The James Granstrom Podcast - Super Soul Model series

• The WildFit Way: Closing the Evolution Gap with Eric Edmeades

  Send us a textWhen Eric Edmeades discovered that changing his diet could eliminate chronic infections, clear his skin, and help him lose 35 pounds in just 30 days, it sparked a lifelong mission: to understand how food and evolution shape human health.In this episode, Eric reveals the evolution gap—the mismatch between our ancient biology and modern lifestyles. Despite living in the most comfortable era in history, we face epidemics of disease, depression, and disconnection. Why? Because we’re living out of sync with our natural design.Through decades of research—including time with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania—Eric created WildFit, a revolutionary approach that has transformed over 150,000 lives. Instead of another restrictive diet, WildFit restores our natural rhythms of eating and living.We dive into:The three natural metabolic states—and why most people are stuck in just oneThe hidden power of seasonal eating and extended fastingWhy some foods give us freedom while others keep us trapped in cravingsHow reconnecting with nature can help us reclaim vitality and joy✨ Ready to uncover your own evolutionary mismatches? Take the free assessment at gapfinder.com.📖 And stay tuned—Eric’s brand-new book, The WildFit Way, is coming soon.Support the show

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• How to Come Back Stronger: Self Compassion with Soulla Demetriou

  Send us a textWhat happens when the healer becomes the one in need of healing?In this powerful episode, trauma-informed coach and healer Soulla Demetriou shares the extraordinary journey that unfolded after a freak kite-surfing accident left her with life-threatening injuries. Confined to a hospital bed for a month—unable to eat, drink, or know what her surgical future might hold—Soulla was forced to embody the very teachings she had been offering to others for over a decade.As a somatic therapeutic coach, yoga teacher, and founder of Soul Shine Retreat, Soulla takes us inside her deeply personal process of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. She reveals how her Soul Shine Way begins with one simple yet profound practice: creating the pause between what happens to us and how we choose to respond.This conversation is rich with practical tools for navigating life’s hardest moments—from accessible breathing techniques and nervous system regulation practices to the quiet power of humming, music, prayer, and micro-movements that support healing, even when the body is immobilized.Perhaps most moving is Soulla’s wisdom on surrender and trust. Having experienced three near-death experiences, she speaks with rare authority about letting go of control, meeting uncertainty with grace, and discovering that “pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.”We also explore her upcoming book, You Have Always Been Enough—a message born during her hospital stay that reminds us of an unshakable truth: beneath our struggles, our wholeness has never been broken.This episode is a gift of grounded wisdom and practical resilience. Whether you’re navigating a storm or simply preparing for life’s inevitable waves, Soulla’s story and tools will help you build inner calm, deepen self-compassion, and discover the quiet power of trusting your own healing.Support the show

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• Breaking Free from Nice Guy Syndrome: Harrison Saunders on Living Authentically

  Send us a textWhat happens when your entire identity is built around being the 'nice guy' who never rocks the boat? Harrison Saunders, host of the Growth Voyage podcast, knows this territory all too well. In this raw, illuminating conversation, Harrison reveals how a devastating wake-up call at age 19 began his journey away from people-pleasing and toward authentic living.Behind the nice guy mask often lies deep-seated shame, frustration, and a profound disconnection from one's true self. Harrison unpacks how childhood experiences—particularly his parents' divorce when he was six—shaped his people-pleasing tendencies and desperate need for external validation. "I wasn't voicing my annoyances," he explains. "I would shove it down, build resentment, and what happens with resentment is that it never leaves your body."The turning point came when Harrison recognized himself as the common denominator in his recurring relationship patterns. This crucial realization shifted him from victim mentality to creator consciousness—a transformation that changed everything. Through disciplines like Thai boxing, pro wrestling, and consistent self-development, Harrison gradually built genuine self-confidence rather than the facade he'd previously maintained.Most powerfully, Harrison shares practical strategies for breaking free from nice guy syndrome: testing boundaries in low-stakes situations, surrounding yourself with people who "call you forward," and reconnecting with your authentic self beneath the layers of conditioning. The reward? Genuine relationships, clear purpose, and the freedom of being loved for who you truly are.Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing tendencies or simply want to live more authentically, this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable wisdom. As Harrison puts it: "When you become proud of the person you've become, you stop looking for external approval."Support the show

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• How to Master Your Emotional Triggers (and Find Calm)

  Send us a textWhat if your emotional triggers were your greatest teachers?Instead of avoiding them, imagine seeing triggers as messengers from your past—pointing directly to what’s ready for healing.We’ve all had that moment: a small comment that stings, a situation that rattles us, or someone who knows exactly how to push our buttons. These reactions aren’t really about the present—they’re echoes of old wounds, times when we didn’t feel safe, seen, or heard. When those needs go unmet, similar situations today can spark our fight-or-flight response, pulling us out of presence and into reactivity.But here’s the opportunity: every trigger holds a doorway to transformation. By meeting them with awareness, curiosity, and practical tools, we can shift from reaction to growth. You’ll learn how to notice the signs—racing heart, shallow breath—pause to ask “What’s this really about?” and use grounding, conscious breathing, or Dr. David Hawkins’ “letting go” technique to reset your system.In this episode, I’ll show you how to turn emotional messengers into guides toward a calmer, more magnetic way of living. Because calm isn’t just a mood—it’s a superpower.Support the show

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• The 1% Rule - The Truth About How Well-being Actually Works

  Send us a textThe secret to transforming your life isn't found in massive overnight changes but in the subtle power of daily 1% improvements. Drawing from over two decades of personal experience, including a 21-year meditation practice spanning more than 21,000 sessions, I share how small, consistent actions create profound results through the miracle of compounding.We often chase dramatic breakthrough moments while overlooking the simple truth that Bruce Lee captured perfectly: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." The 1% Rule embraces this wisdom, showing how tiny adjustments in your daily routine—drinking water before coffee, expressing gratitude before scrolling, or taking short walks after meals to boost digestion—create a foundation for remarkable wellbeing.This episode explores practical applications of the 1% Rule across multiple dimensions of life: physical health, emotional resilience, financial growth, and spiritual development. I share how simple mental shifts like asking "What if it turns out great?" transformed an elderly friend's outlook before medical treatment, and how brief daily nature exposure synchronizes your brain to beneficial alpha rhythms. Whether you're looking to increase energy, improve relationships, or build financial security, the compound effect of consistent small improvements creates the sustainable transformation we all seek. What tiny action will you commit to for the next seven days? Your 1% improvement awaits.Subscribe and share this episode to help others discover the life-changing power of incremental improvement and join our community of conscious, thriving individuals making positive ripples in the world.Support the show

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