Zero Distortion with Russ Bates

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, burnout expert and bestselling author Lisa Hammett breaks down the real reason so many people—especially healthcare and HR leaders—struggle to set boundaries and protect their energy.

We dig into:

✔ Why boundaries feel so uncomfortable (and why that’s exactly why you need them)

✔ How saying “yes” is really saying “no” to something else that matters

✔ Simple scripts you can use with your boss...

If you’ve ever said, “I’m just tired—I’ll push through it,” this episode is for you.

Russ Bates sits down with Lisa Hammett, TEDx speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and two-time bestselling author of From Burnout to Best Life, to talk about what burnout really looks like—and how to stop it before it wrecks your health, career, and relationships.

In this conversation, Lisa shares her personal burnout story after 26 year...

We used to talk to understand each other. Now we talk to perform. To be seen. To win.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates explores how we replaced conversation with content and connection with commentary. From social media performance to screen addiction, this is a raw look at how digital life is reshaping our ability to listen — and why it’s leaving us lonelier than ever.

📱 In this episode:

• Why empathy levels hav...

We’ve turned distraction into a lifestyle — and called it productivity. But multitasking isn’t a superpower. It’s fragmentation.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down the neuroscience behind the myth of multitasking — why it feels productive but actually drains focus, clarity, and creativity.

🧩 In this episode:

• The neuroscience of “switching cost” — why every task switch can cut your productivity by up t...

We don’t just consume outrage anymore — we fuel it. Anger isn’t an accident online; it’s the product. In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down how outrage became a commodity — and why it’s now the most profitable emotion in the world.

We live in an economy that rewards reaction over reason. Media, politics, and social platforms profit every time you get angry, click, share, or argue. The result? Logic gets buried,...

We used to rely on logic, reason, and a little thing called common sense. Now? Emotion runs the show. Outrage is rewarded. Facts are optional.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down how common sense collapsed — and what it’ll take to rebuild it.

🧠 You’ll learn:

• Why emotion has replaced logic in modern life

• How social media rewards outrage over understanding

• The illusion of intelligence in the age of i...

Confidence isn’t built by saying yes to everyone — it’s built by setting boundaries that protect your time, energy, and self-respect.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down why boundaries are essential for mental health, focus, and personal growth. You’ll learn:

-Why saying “yes” too often drains your confidence

-How your boundaries define your standards

-Why enforcing boundaries isn’t rude — it’s self-respect i...

Real confidence isn’t built overnight — it’s earned through discipline, consistency, and keeping the promises you make to yourself. In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down why confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from it.

Every time you follow through, you’re proving to yourself that you can be trusted. That’s how self-trust and real, lasting confidence are built.

If you’re ready to stop waiting for m...

Your mindset is only as strong as the inputs you allow in. Garbage in, garbage out.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down why what you consume—news, social media, conversations—directly shapes your mindset and focus.

👉 You’ll learn:

-Why negativity is baked into the news cycle and social media

-How to identify inputs that drain your energy

-What to replace them with to protect and fuel your mindset

-A one-week...

Motivation comes and goes — discipline is what keeps you moving when the spark fades.

In this Zero Distortion episode, Russ Bates breaks down the difference between chasing motivation and building discipline that lasts.

You’ll learn why consistency beats emotion every time, how to train your mindset for follow-through, and why showing up matters more than feeling inspired.

Because anyone can start — but discipline is what gets you ...

Nine-year-old Mateo had just celebrated his birthday with $23 in hand. But instead of spending it on toys, he saw a woman selling candy at a stoplight — and gave her all of his birthday money so she could buy milk for her baby. That selfless act of kindness went viral, touching hearts around the world.

In this Feel Good Friday episode of Zero Distortion with Russ Bates, we share Mateo’s story — a simple moment that reminds us what ...

Emotions are running high everywhere — politics, social media, even day-to-day conversations. But here’s the truth: if you don’t control your emotions, they’ll control you. In this short Zero Distortion episode, Russ Bates breaks down how to stop reacting on impulse and start responding with intention.

You’ll learn why emotional control isn’t about shutting down — it’s about protecting your peace, thinking before reacting, and choo...

The world’s changing fast — work, life, everything. But staying stuck isn’t an option.

In this short Zero Distortion episode, Russ Bates breaks down how to adapt, grow, and keep moving forward when everything around you feels uncertain.

Learn how to:

-Stay focused when the world keeps shifting

-Recognize the signs of stagnation before they take hold

-Build the mindset to adapt, not just react

-Keep evolving — one small step at a ti...

In Part 2 of this Zero Distortion conversation, Russ Bates and fitness coach Joe Callari go beyond workouts and dieting to explore how fitness builds mindset, discipline, and leadership for busy men over 40.

Joe breaks down how the promises we make to ourselves shape our confidence, why sustainable habits beat extreme diets every time, and how small daily wins create unstoppable momentum.

We dive into practical, real-world strategi...

Who you spend your time with matters more than you think. Your circle either pulls you forward or holds you back. There’s no middle ground.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down why the people you surround yourself with shape your mindset, your energy, and ultimately, your future.

👉 You’ll learn:

-How negative people normalize excuses and stagnation

-Why positive people normalize growth and progress

-The impor...

Not every fight is worth your time. But in today’s world—social media, endless news, even daily conversations—it’s harder than ever to remember that.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates breaks down why discipline is about protecting your energy and refusing to be pulled into chaos.

👉 You’ll learn:

-How social media, news, and arguments act as bait for your attention

-Why reacting to everything hands over your energy and...

Momentum is everything. When you have it, even big challenges feel manageable. When you don’t, even small tasks feel overwhelming.

In this short solo episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates explains why small wins matter more than we think.

👉 You’ll learn:

-How small wins create momentum and shift your mindset

-Why stacking daily wins leads to lasting progress

-Examples of small actions that build confidence

-A challenge to grab on...

In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates sits down with fitness coach Joe Callari to break down what it really takes for men over 40 to get back in shape, lose stubborn belly fat, and boost energy without extreme dieting or endless cardio.

Joe shares his personal journey, the powerful lessons that shaped his approach, and his 3-step framework (Coaching • Consistency • Community) that has helped thousands of busy professionals...

Why wait until New Year’s Eve to make resolutions? In this special episode of Zero Distortion, Russ and his wife Alisa share their 4th Quarter Lock In strategy — using the final 3 months of 2025 to focus on fitness, mental self-growth, and growing together as a couple.

Alisa opens up about her personal fitness goals (including Dexa scans, body composition, and daily habits), her mental growth practices (better sleep, reducing toxic...