The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel

In this bonus transmission, Craig Siegel explores why strategies alone can’t create lasting expansion when your identity is still rooted in fear, guilt, or the need to stay familiar. He introduces the “capacity gap,” the distance between what you consciously desire and what you’re currently able to receive, hold, sustain, and steward. Your desires reveal where you want to go, but your patterns reveal what you’re currently available for. Craig challenges you to stop asking only what you need to learn and start asking what you need to release and return to within yourself. Because sometimes what looks...

In this powerful conversation, Craig sits down with entrepreneur Anne Mahlum to unpack the mindset, leadership, and relentless commitment to growth behind building [solidcore] into a multimillion dollar fitness brand. Anne shares how her journey began with Back on My Feet, a nonprofit using running and community to help people experiencing homelessness rebuild self belief and self sufficiency, and how that experience shaped her approach to entrepreneurship. She reveals the importance of setting high standards, protecting culture, and creating authentic community, while navigating lawsuits, early business setbacks, private equity, and the uncertainty of COVID. Anne also opens up about...

In this short bonus transmission, Craig explores why the next level of expansion sometimes begins with subtraction. He challenges the idea that growth always means doing more, explaining the difference between acceleration and expansion, and why increasing your capacity may require letting go of what no longer aligns. Whether it’s narrowing your focus, reducing commitments, changing relationships, or serving fewer people more deeply, subtraction can create the space needed for something greater to emerge. Craig also tackles the myth of readiness, asking what we’re really waiting for before we take the next step. More confidence? More certainty? Less...

In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Craig welcomes back New York Times bestselling author and therapist Dr. Laura Berman to explore somatic grief healing, spirituality, and how love continues after loss. Drawing from the devastating loss of her 16 year old son Sammy, Laura shares how her journey through unimaginable pain transformed her understanding of grief and led her to embrace somatic work, therapy, yoga, and spiritual practices. Together, they unpack why grief cannot always be resolved through intellectual understanding alone, why we must learn to feel rather than manage our emotions, and how guilt, anger, and family dynamics...

In this short Minisode, Craig challenges us to stop thinking small and recognize that our expansion impacts more than just ourselves. He unpacks why playing small is often fear disguised as humility, and how stepping into our gifts requires us to raise our standards, take responsibility, and let go of the excuses that keep us comfortable. Craig asks us to consider who misses out when we suppress our potential, negotiate with our greatness, or pretend we don’t want what we truly desire. Drawing on Kabbalah, he explores desire as a sacred vessel and a soul level assignment, reminding us...

In this powerful conversation, Craig welcomes Master Mingtong Gu, founder of the Chi Center and the Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom, and author of Coming Home to Embodied Awakening. Master Gu shares how childhood hardship, illness, and trauma led him to discover the profound connection between mind and body, ultimately guiding him to Wisdom Healing Qigong and the teachings of Dr. Pang Ming. Together, they explore how our perception of healing can limit what we believe is possible, why so many of us are living from the neck up, and how constant thinking and distraction disconnect us from the...

In this bonus Minisode, Craig explores why subtraction isn’t about losing more, but about refining what remains. He unpacks how unfinished conversations, unmade decisions, and misaligned relationships can quietly drain energy and scatter our power, and why truth tends to simplify while ego complicates. Craig dives into discernment as a skill we can develop by learning to recognize what aligns with truth rather than fear, and shares how difficult conversations approached with heart can create immediate relief and better outcomes than expected. As we move toward the next level, he challenges us to examine what we’re still hold...

In this powerful episode of The CLS Experience, Craig welcomes back - biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey for a wide ranging conversation on energy, consciousness, longevity, and the future of human optimization. Dave shares what’s next in his journey, including his work with Danger Coffee, and explains why he sees biohacking as a gateway to deeper consciousness and a more intentional relationship with reality. They explore sleep quality, cognitive enhancement, nicotine, peptides, nervous system regulation, HRV training, and the emerging technologies that could shape the future of human performance. Dave also shares his perspective on allocating energy effectively, the im...

In this minisode, Craig explores why letting go can feel so difficult, especially when we confuse familiarity with alignment. He breaks down how old habits, relationships, environments, identities, and emotional attachments can quietly overcrowd our energy and make clarity harder to access. Craig shares why some of his biggest breakthroughs came through subtraction rather than addition, and how creating space through silence, solitude, and simplicity can reveal what’s actually true. He also explores how busyness can become a form of emotional avoidance, why fragmented energy can stall momentum in business, and how small tolerations can reveal deeper misalignment. Th...

In this episode of The CLS Experience, Craig sits down with somatic experiencing practitioner and Relational Somatics Institute founder Lauren Zoeller to explore the language of the nervous system and how it shapes our relationship with money, visibility, relationships, leadership, and growth. Lauren breaks down the difference between healthy activation and perceived threat, sharing how nervous system patterns can influence everything from intimacy to financial behaviors. They explore why someone can create significant wealth through hustle while still not feeling safe enough to receive or keep it, leading to patterns like overgiving, discounting, overspending, and avoidance. Lauren also explains...

Let's have some fun. In this short mini-sode, Craig explores the real spiritual work of trusting before the outcome arrives, especially when life feels uncertain and things are still unfolding. He shares his morning practice of reframing whatever happens as part of his “vessel expanding,” choosing to see challenges as assignments rather than interruptions. Craig breaks down how resistance to reality creates unnecessary suffering and why grounded trust is not passive positivity or pretending everything is fine. Instead, it’s about working with reality, regulating your response, and making every moment useful. He also connects this to business and leader...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel welcomes back Najwa Zebian, Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator, for a powerful conversation about healing, revenge, closure, toxic bonds, and reclaiming your worth. Najwa opens up about her new book, The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You, and why seeking revenge can keep you emotionally tied to the very people who hurt you. They unpack why closure is often a myth, how trauma bonds and over-performing for love keep us stuck, and why self-validation is the foundation for healthier relationships. Najwa also shares her own evolution from...

In this short bonus episode, Craig explores the powerful connection between your beliefs and your income, revealing how your bank account can become a mirror for the stories you hold about money. He breaks down why receiving is a practice, how turning down compliments, help, opportunities, and money can quietly block the very abundance you’re asking for, and why circulation is essential to expansion. Drawing from his study of tithing and unconditional giving, Craig shares the principle that what you circulate expands, and explains why money needs to flow with purpose rather than being held from a place of...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel continues his powerful conversation with spiritual advisor Benjamin Malul, breaking down seven practical Kabbalistic principles to live by, especially as we approach Rosh Hashanah. They explore the importance of using your values as a filter, addressing root causes instead of symptoms, and aligning your decisions with your higher assignment rather than your ego. Benjamin unpacks the seven principles, including taking full responsibility for your reactions, embracing rejection as refinement, choosing an empowering environment, building momentum through consistency, creating harmony in chaos, and practicing caution through greater awareness. They close wi...

Let’s have some fun. On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel delivers a powerful solo bonus transmission on why your business can only grow as far as your consciousness does. Drawing from his 13 years on Wall Street and his study of Kabbalah, Craig explores the connection between spirituality and business and the difference between making decisions from fear versus consciousness. He breaks down how your business mirrors your inner state, why intention and identity can be more powerful than tactics, and why true success is measured by congruence and growing without abandoning your integrity. If you’...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel sits down with his spiritual advisor Benjamin Malul at The Kabbalah Centre in New York City for a powerful conversation on Rosh Hashanah, consciousness, and the opportunity to radically change your destiny. Benjamin breaks down Rosh Hashanah as a universal cosmic portal - a time to reset, expand your vessel, and consciously create the next 12 months. They explore the three core practices of teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah, the internal opponent that pulls us back into old patterns, and why our intention matters when it comes to transformation. They also di...

Let’s have some fun. On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel delivers a powerful bonus transmission on the hidden cost of tolerating misalignment. He challenges you to look at what you’ve normalized in your life that your soul may already be done with, from relationships and careers to the backup plans that quietly keep you from going all in. Craig breaks down why eliminating “Plan B” can create a deeper level of commitment, desire, and focus, while reminding us that the riskiest move may actually be refusing to take the bigger swing. If there’s something...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel sits down with Lacey Newman, founder, coach, real estate juggernaut and keynote speaker, for a powerful conversation about success, freedom, AI, and what it really means to build a life that doesn’t require you to constantly over-function. Lacey shares how she scaled a real estate team to nearly $1B in sales, hosted an Emmy-nominated TV show, and ultimately realized that more money wasn’t the answer - freedom, alignment, and actually loving her calendar were. They dive into how to use AI without losing your voice through the 10-80-10...

On today's episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel unpacks the hidden cost of staying loyal to an identity you've already outgrown: the identity tax. Drawing from his own experience on Wall Street, Craig shares how external success can still leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected when you're maintaining an identity instead of building a life that feels aligned. He explores why growth requires us to create space between stimulus and reaction, let old identities die, and become the person our goals actually require. If you feel stuck despite knowing you're capable of more, this episode will challenge you...

On today's episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel sits down with Ryan Duey, co-founder and CEO of Plunge, to unpack the journey from building cold plunges in a garage during COVID to creating a $100M+ wellness movement. Ryan shares the personal upheaval that preceded the business, the power of saying yes to the right opportunity, and the importance of mission aligned co-founders. They dive into the early decisions that helped Plunge take off, from selling the first 20 units to leveraging SEO and influencer marketing, while exploring cold plunging, resilience, mindset, and the vision to build a complete home...

On today's minisode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel explores why abundance isn't something you wait for - it's something you practice. He shares a powerful perspective on how your "map of the world" shapes every opportunity you see, every decision you make, and every result you create. Through the lens of NLP, Craig explains why two people can experience the same reality yet build completely different lives, and how expanding your thinking is the first step toward expanding your results. If you're ready to move from scarcity to possibility and cultivate true wealth from the inside out, this...

On today's episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel shares the deeply personal story behind his own reinvention and the journey that led to the creation of Cultivate Lasting Symphony. He reflects on his years on Wall Street, where external success masked an internal identity crisis, and why walking away from a comfortable career became the catalyst for discovering his true purpose. Craig reminds us that reinvention isn't about becoming someone else, it's about having the courage to become who you were always meant to be. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside...

Let's have some fun. On today's minisode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel shares a powerful Kabbalistic teaching that reveals why abundance isn't always blocked by circumstance, but often by our own unconscious resistance. Through the story of a spiritual man who couldn't seem to receive financial prosperity despite doing everything "right," Craig explores how fear, scarcity, and feeling unsafe with success can quietly push away the very blessings we're praying for. If you're ready to shift your relationship with abundance and become someone who can truly receive, this conversation is for you.

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On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a transformative conversation with somatic educator and holistic nutrition expert Luis Mojica about the powerful connection between food, anxiety, stress, trauma, and human performance. Inspired by his book Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, Luis breaks down the concept of “food induced stress” and explains how what we eat directly impacts nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, clarity, leadership, and business capacity. Luis shares his framework of depressant, stimulant, and balancing foods, revealing how many high performers unknowingly rely on stimulants like caffeine and sugar that spike...

On today’s minisode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel challenges you to stop making decisions based on your current circumstances and start living in alignment with the person you're becoming. He explains why your future is built through today's standards, not tomorrow's intentions, and reminds us that extraordinary lives are created through ordinary choices made consistently. If you're ready to elevate your identity, let go of old patterns, and step into your next chapter with greater certainty, this episode will give you a simple but powerful framework to begin.

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Let's have some fun. On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel shares one of the most profound lessons that transformed both his business and his life: the miracle often arrives the moment you release your attachment to how it's supposed to happen. Through a personal story about chasing revenue goals and a powerful conversation with his spiritual advisor, Craig reveals why surrender isn't about giving up. It's about creating space to receive what you couldn't have planned yourself. If you've been gripping tightly to outcomes, this episode is an invitation to keep the vision, release the ro...

Let's have some fun. On today’s bonus episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel challenges listeners to stop focusing on accomplishing more and start becoming more. As we head into the second half of 2026, Craig explains that lasting transformation begins with identity, because results always follow who you believe you are. He shares three powerful identity shifts designed to help you create your biggest chapter yet: protecting your identity over your calendar, compounding your strengths instead of constantly fixing your weaknesses, and becoming impossible to distract in a world full of noise. This episode is a powerful reminder th...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel explores the difference between living from wholeness and living from lack, revealing how the energy you bring into every situation shapes the opportunities you attract. Craig explains that lack isn't about having less money or fewer resources, it's a mindset rooted in fear, urgency, and seeking external validation. In contrast, wholeness comes from feeling connected to enoughness right now, allowing you to lead with confidence, certainty, and trust. Through relatable examples from business, relationships, and everyday life, Craig shares why people are drawn to certainty, how needy energy quietly re...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader Andy Andrews for a powerful conversation on perspective, faith, leadership, and personal growth. Andy shares the daily non negotiables that keep him grounded, including quiet time, prayer, and scripture, while explaining why prayer is often more about listening than speaking. Drawing from the lessons he learned after becoming homeless at 19 and studying hundreds of biographies, Andy reveals how perspective can completely change your life without changing the facts of your circumstances. The conversation explores the difference between tr...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel delivers a powerful reminder that abundance isn't something you chase, it's something you become available to receive. Craig introduces the idea of a "receiving conflict," explaining that many people don't have a money problem, but rather an unconscious resistance to receiving more because of limiting beliefs, fear, or the need to struggle. He challenges listeners to shift from scarcity to sufficiency, reminding us that money isn't asking if we're worthy, it's asking if we're available. Through personal stories and practical reflection, Craig encourages us to release the belief that su...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel sits down with board certified holistic plastic surgeon and bestselling author Dr. Anthony Youn for a fascinating conversation on aging well, longevity, and natural rejuvenation. Dr. Youn introduces his concept of autojuvenation, the idea that the body has an incredible ability to regenerate and heal when given the right support. Together, they explore how nutrition, intermittent fasting, skincare, lifestyle habits, and holistic health can help you look and feel younger from the inside out. Dr. Youn breaks down the biggest causes of skin aging, shares a simple yet effective sk...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel shares a powerful lesson on why chasing outcomes often keeps people stuck, while focusing on process creates lasting results. Craig challenges listeners to stop obsessing over goals and start becoming the person capable of producing them. He explains that winning is not a result, it's a pattern, and that true success comes from building an identity rooted in consistent execution. Through personal stories from his return to training for the Brooklyn Half Marathon and the New York City Marathon, Craig illustrates how progress accelerates when you focus on daily ac...

Let's have some fun. On today’s bonus transmission of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel delivers a powerful reminder that abundance is not a hustle game, it’s a receiving game. Craig challenges the belief that working harder automatically creates greater results and instead explores the idea that money responds to consciousness, alignment, and your capacity to receive. Drawing from the Kabbalistic meaning of the word "receive," he explains why people don’t get what they want, they get what they are an energetic match for. Craig dives into the connection between the nervous system and abundance, revealing that life e...

Let’s have some fun. On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel dives deep into abundance, reinvention, identity transformation, and the spiritual practices that create lasting fulfillment. Craig shares his journey from a successful but misaligned Wall Street career to discovering his true purpose, explaining how stress, burnout, and a personal dark night of the soul ultimately became catalysts for growth. He introduces a powerful framework for expansion: awaken desire across every area of your life, focus on who you need to become, and build an identity capable of holding your next level. Craig emphasizes the impo...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a powerful bonus Minisode with Craig Siegel diving deep into fulfillment, abundance, money consciousness, and the hidden relationship we have with receiving. Craig challenges listeners to consider whether the success they are chasing would actually bring fulfillment or simply relief from pressure. He explains why true abundance comes from becoming the source rather than relying on external validation, outcomes, or bank account balances. Craig introduces his powerful RECEIVE Framework, a practical roadmap for uncovering limiting beliefs around money, identifying energy leaks, expanding receiving capacity, and upgrading identity. He explores wh...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a powerful conversation where Craig was the guest on Matt LeBris Podcast diving deep into identity, consciousness, spirituality, and the internal shift that unlocks true abundance. Craig Siegel shares why becoming who you are meant to be is less about adding more external strategies, hacks, or achievements and more about returning inward through stillness, awareness, and spiritual alignment. Together, Craig and Matt explore how many people unconsciously chase validation, success, and outcomes from a place of lack, while true abundance comes from operating from wholeness. Drawing from Kabbalah principles an...

Let’s have some fun. On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a powerful bonus conversation with Craig Siegel diving deep into personal responsibility, bold action, reframing challenges, and becoming the person capable of holding your next level. Craig shares why complaining quietly gives away power while reframing situations takes your power back, reminding listeners that growth begins the moment you stop identifying as a victim to circumstances. He also redefines “playing small,” explaining that it is not humility but withholding your gifts, voice, and impact from people who genuinely need what you have to offer. Craig ch...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a transformational conversation with the brilliant Marcus Weston, diving deep into Kabbalah, ego mastery, conscious leadership, and building true wealth consciousness. Marcus shares his powerful journey from Goldman Sachs and Citibank into becoming a global thought leader helping people reconnect to purpose, soul alignment, and fulfillment. Together, Craig and Marcus unpack why stress is often created by the gap between who we truly are and who we think we need to be, and how Kabbalah offers a lifelong path of awakening deeper desire, consciousness, and meaning. Marcus reframes ego no...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a powerful bonus conversation with Craig Siegel diving deep into nervous system calibration, abundance, and expanding your capacity to receive. Craig breaks down the concept of “building a bigger vessel” and explains why success, money, and opportunity often challenge identity more than strategy. He shares how many people unconsciously sabotage growth because their nervous system is not calibrated to safely hold overflow, visibility, or expansion. Craig reframes manifestation as seed level work rather than obsessing over visible results, reminding listeners that desires already exist “in escrow” waiting for energetic alignment...

On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a powerful live conversation from CLS Genesis in New York City with one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism, Dr. Ramani. Together, Craig and Dr. Ramani go deep into how narcissistic patterns show up in relationships, leadership, business, family dynamics, and everyday life. Dr. Ramani breaks down what narcissism actually is, including validation seeking, entitlement, emotional dysregulation, manipulation, gaslighting, and inconsistent empathy, while explaining why culture often rewards these traits. They explore trauma bonding, why traditional boundaries often fail with narcissistic people, and how self abandonment becomes one...