The Morning Upgrade Podcast with Ryan Cote

Gideon Enok spent five months walking solo from Denmark to the coast of Spain during the 2020 pandemic. No clear plan. No real explanation for why he started. Just a voice at the ocean one morning that said, "Why don't you walk from Denmark to Santiago?" Two weeks later, he was on the road.

In this conversation, Gideon breaks down the three phases of long walking (physical, mental, and spiritual), shares the story of his most painful day on the trail and how it led to forgiveness, and explains why this slow, simple practice changed his life more than anything else he's ever tried. He also talks about his new memoir, The Pilgrim Spirit, and what it was like working with Gregory David Roberts (author of Shantaram) as his writing mentor.

If you've ever been curious about walking the Camino de Santiago or wondered what happens when you strip life down to just putting one foot in front of the other for months on end, this one's for you.

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Kaye, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who has been helping patients improve their health for over 37 years.

Michael's story starts in ninth-grade Philadelphia, where he went from an overweight kid shopping at a store for "husky men and boys" to a competitive bodybuilder, all inspired by Dr. Franco Columbu (Arnold Schwarzenegger's best friend and a chiropractor).

We cover a lot of ground in this one: why Michael set a goal to live to 110, what longevity preparedness actually means beyond just staying healthy, a simple brain exercise using your non-dominant hand, his morning workout and supplement-loaded coffee routine, how he's using AI in his practice to stay present with patients, and what almost four decades of running a practice has taught him about avoiding burnout.

If you want practical habits to keep your mind sharp and your body strong as you age, you're going to enjoy this conversation.

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In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast, Ryan talks with Sheree Young, COO of Vitality Natural Wellness. Sheree shares how The Miracle Morning helped her create slower, more intentional mornings, why breathwork has become one of her go-to tools for stress, and how a consistent nighttime routine supports better sleep. She also opens up about life as an empty nester, working in functional medicine, navigating busy seasons, and the value of taking hard seasons one step at a time.

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In this episode, Dr. Joseph Conerty shares practical lessons from psychology, therapy, and business ownership that can help you think clearer, communicate better, and build healthier routines. He breaks down how to listen more effectively, build trust faster, and protect your energy through exercise, sleep, and work-life balance. You’ll also hear what surprised him most about going from employee to business owner and the mindset shift required to make it work.

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In this episode, Matt Kutz shares how a life-changing cancer diagnosis pushed him to rethink health, work, gratitude, and resilience. He talks about his morning routine, the danger of comfort zones, and why small doses of “curated disruption” can help us become stronger, more adaptable, and better prepared for life’s bigger challenges.

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