The Daavi Gazelle Podcast
A home for long-form yaps and conversations about spiritual alignment, business success, fulfillment, and crushing your twenties. Big brother podcast coming to your eardrums whenever a good idea hits. Shoot a dm on instagram @daavigazelle with requests for future episodes.
Episodes
Hey There Delilah | Ep 21
The most beautiful love song ever written is actually kind of creepy. Hey There Delilah has over a billion streams, and you've probably heard it in your local CVS.It actually wasn't written by a lover, or an ex, just some dude obsessed with another hot chick.Life is so funny 🤣A short essay on love, lust, and looks
Sydney Sweeney Bullshit, sports gambling, and YOUR story | Ep 20
Let yourself go deep. You are so much more than big tits, Kalshi ads, and the MLB playoffsThis was a special one.
Vipassana Retreat Full Breakdown - 10 days in Silence | Ep 19
A full breakdown of my 4th Vipassana retreat - technique overview, what the course is *actually* like, lessons learned, what I'm taking with me as I live my life from here. Vipassana changed my life, and I am extremely passionate about sharing it with the world - check this one out if you're looking to get the fuck out of your head and enjoy a bit more happiness, connection, peace, etc.
Shit Ain't Always Sweet | Ep 18
Your friend group facing a lil drama? Ya get into a fight witcha homie? Ya lose ya job?THIS THE ONE FOR YOU COMPADRE. A quick yap while I roam the streets of Paraguay... in advance of the full Vipassana reflection, coming on Monday.
The Beginner's Mind | Ep 17
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A FRESH CANVAS MY BROTHER! 0:02 Beginner's mind: treating every day as a clean slate1:07 The last time you'll ever scoop up your kids2:17 Treat your first like your last and your last like your first2:56 The phoneless walk that pulled me out of a rut4:57 Why a construction site left me in total awe5:22 The hidden greatness in every craft around you5:55 How seeing
You Gotta be Built Tough | Ep 16
Open up IG and you're blasted with 200 examples and instances of you not doing enough. You gotta be built tuff. And me and Deion Sanders are here to remind you of that.
Lose Track of Time | Ep 15
Some of the best moments in your life are the ones where you lose track of time completely (flow state)!A brief yap (rant) on accessing it, and losing track of time. 0:01 Audit your week 2:28 Clock time vs. presence, and why time doesn't really exist4:07 Why your best moments are the ones with no clock4:41 What she wants more than gifts or a perfect plan5:01 Flow at work: losing track of time when
Why You Always Feel Behind / The Hormozi Convo | Ep 14
The richest guy I've ever met told me he feels poor (and his name rhymes with "More-Slowly"). A deep dive on the hedonic treadmill, the comparison trap, and how to actually appreciate where you are NOW. 0:01 Hormozi feels POOR1:28 Why the goalpost moves no matter how much you make2:41 How last year's best month becomes this year's worst5:25 Self-doubt7:37 Why your brain is wired to focus on what's
The Vipassana Episode | Ep 13
The most pivotal experience I've had on my journey of growth and consciousness was spending 10 days in complete silence, practicing and learning Vipassana meditation. I've since completed three 10 day retreats, and encouraged my followers to do the same. One of them took me up on it, and he gave me a phone call just after his retreat. This is that call!If you're curious about meditatio
There's Nothing Wrong With You Bro | Ep 12
There's nothing wrong with you bro. In this episode I break down what that existential shame and feeling of "not being enough" actually is, where the pain body comes from, and why your imperfections are actually the very thing that make you lovable. We get in to how to disidentify from that inner critic, the healing power of non-judgment, and how doing this work now ripples out to yo
The Chancellor Zeppos Episode | Ep 11
One of the most special episodes yet. I talked with a college hero of mine, the eighth chancellor of Vanderbilt University (the greatest university on planet Earth), none other than Nicholas Zeppos. Nicholas Zeppos is a legend in higher education, helped Vanderbilt soar to new heights, and now is doing special things in the startup ecosystem.We talked about the future of higher ed, AI, NIL money,
3 Followers Recognized Me on the Street, I Had Them On My Pod | Ep 10
I was walking around the block when 3 NYU kids recognized me and asked for pictures. I invited them back to my apartment and we recorded a podcast! We talked religion, dating, success and entrepreneurship as a young man, and LIFE. This was a beautiful one and was a blast for me to tap in with 3 younger versions of me :). Enjoy!
What I am Learning Right Now | Ep 9
00:22: I spent $100K on coaching03:45: Most self-improvement starts because of women 06:01: Big unlock in relationships08:41: My Vipassana story11:47: Male presence is the ultimate gift14:09: God's goals for you17:24: Burnout fix: “aggressively close the loops”19:25: Naval’s “big three decisions” 22:50: Nervous system regulation
Ep 8 | Why You're Never Truly Satisfied
00:00: Intro 00:51: How we cope (food, sex, drugs, alcohol, etc)02:38: Why we are never satisfied03:57: A literal CVS beggar, and the "rich" beggars we all know06:48: Your ego and dating 08:30: Whether she likes you or not! 11:03: Goalposts move (the hedonic treadmill) 13:53: My Vanderbilt story and what REAL charisma looks like17:39: The rare few who are actually at peace20:06: How to f
The Power of Gratitude and AI as an Existential Threat | Ep 7
00:00: Miami recap01:00: Gratitude, even when you are banged up03:45: The negativity bias and evolutionary psychology05:08: Artificial Intelligence as an existential threat to humanity 07:03: The reframe, life is precious right now08:22: Swim with the current10:27: Hedonic treadmill13:21: Win today
Why Men Are Actually Lonely | Ep 6
Eat dinner with me as I tackle a roundtable of topics: loneliness in your twenties, what self-love actually means, and letting go of the "transformation fantasy" loop. This one was a banger.0:00 - Intro, raw dinner-table yap1:14 - Why so many young men feel lonely3:15 - You outgrew your old circle, but you haven't earned your new one yet6:57 - The war between self-love and self-hate8
You Cannot Fathom How Good It's Going to Get | Ep 5
Another banger episode. We have ChatGPT 5.2. What about YOU5.2? And 6.2? And 7.2? You can't fathom how good it's gonna get bro.
LIVE COACHING CALL WITH 6 LIVE CALLERS | Ep 4
CRAZY live call with 50 listeners of the podcast and long-time supporters - this was a banger. Listen in on a live private call and enjoy. Lot of sauce about making money, dating, and personal development in your 20s. 0:42 Intro 3:17 Guided Meditation 6:50 Guest Caller 1: Friends think I'm balling - but I'm not... 10:00 How to Get over Uncertainty12:45 The Eminem 8 Mile Method14:45 Guest C
NYC Dating, Balancing Career and Social Life Post Grad, and College Glory Days with Veer | Ep 3
A stellar convo with one of my closest friends, Veer Shah!Veer was student body president at Vandy (trust me, he'll remind you frequently) and works in Private Equity now in NYC. We talk dating, life after college, status, money, post-grad life, and sharing plenty of laughs. Enjoy. 0:00 Intro1:32 Juggling Mental Tabs and Dating 5:10 The Hotter You Are the Lazier You Can Be8:30 The Miami Scene 9:04
WIN your twenties with the Paul Pierce Method | Ep 2
daavigazelle.com to get my emails This one was a banger, all about how to WIN your 20s - with some inspiration from a properly rated mid-2000's NBA star. 0:00 Intro 1:22 The Story of Paul Pierce (written by Bill Simmons, in The Book of Basketball) ((goated book)) 6:27 The Only Moment that Matters in Your 20's7:55 My Failures in My Early 20's9:30 Why Failing in Your Early 20's is a
My 5 Biggest Lessons from 2025 | Ep 1
I share five crucial life lessons I learned in 2025, and reflect on the year more broadly. My first podcast! Hope you enjoy. Get my long-form insights in your inbox here: https://daavigazelle.com/writing0:00 Intro1:32 2025 Quick Recap 3:10 First Lesson: You Gotta Give Yourself Permission to Fail 14:20 Second Lesson: The Inner Work IS Work 17:59 Third Lesson: Behind Mountains, are More Mountains23:
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