Whoop, Aura Ring, Garmin, Apple Watch. So many people these days are tracking their body's data. From sleep to strain to movement to rest, these devices have allowed us to understand our bodies more than ever before. But is it truly helping or making us more on edge?

Elevator 239: Ryan Shaer is the Vice President of Ace Limousine, where he helped scale a family business into a 100+ employee operation serving clients worldwide. From a former startup CSO to founding his new sustainable apparel brand, AYDN, Ryan’s career is defined by high-stakes transitions and a relentless focus on culture.

In this podcast: Ryan gets honest about his journey from a struggling student to a leader in the tough-as-nails limousine industry. We dive into the unique pressure of navigating family dynamics in business, the hard lessons learned from a global pandemic, and why he believes the best way to find fulfillment is to make sure the people around you are winning.

Parker and Sam talk through the dilemma that comes with success.

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Sam takes a solo trip to Puerto Rico and realizes that it was the opposite of a relaxing vacation.

Elevator 238: Betsy Kaplan is a PR expert for some of the world’s biggest spirits brands at Campari. She is also the founder of Grief, Sweat, & Tears and a Program Director at Experience Camps, where she is redefining how we navigate loss by bringing it out of the shadows and into the gym.

In this podcast: Betsy gets real about the "grief gap" in our culture and why movement is often the best way to process what words can't touch. We dive into the unique energy of grief communities, the importance of "trusting your gut" when life hits its fastest pace, and how she’s building safe spaces in NYC where crying is a sign of strength, not a stigma.

Parker and Sam discuss the implications of AI on society, drawing insights from Mark Manson's books. They explore the idea of AI becoming a new form of religion, the potential dystopian future it may create, and the importance of authenticity in a technology-driven world.

Elevator 237: Scott Smith was a football player at the University of Maryland when a degenerative disc injury changed everything. After being told there weren't more options to fix his pain by traditional medical professionals, he spent years navigating the gap between high-level performance and debilitating injury. Today, he’s the founder of Euphoria Healing & Wellness in DC, where he’s helping others find the holistic recovery tools that traditional medicine missed.

In this podcast: Scott gets real about the mental toll of losing your identity as an athlete and the grit required to advocate for your own health when no one believes you. We discuss the critical connection between mental health and physical recovery, the power of community in wellness, and why Scott is on a mission to help people live authentically and without limitations.