Theme · 119 writingsFamily, Love & Friendship
The people who matter most: Lori, the kids, old friends, and Beth — always Beth.
My cousin Tom with his wife Nancy Houston Lochtefeld
Cousin Tom with his wife Nancy Houston Lochtefeld.
The Lochtefelds.
The Lochtefelds.
Sunsets in Miami can be truly special.
Miami sunset and Game 7 with his Miami crew.
How do you win a war when the front lines are handing out the very thing that’s making people sick?
Rushes to his 94-year-old dad's hospital bedside; appalled by the sugar on every hospital tray.
Mothers are the original entrepreneurs of chaos management.
Mother's Day tribute to the mothers in the group and his mom Gini.
my very first attempt to inspire people to choose to live their best life.
Celebrates 30-year friend Mike Stein's wedding and their shared history.
she wanted to personally thank them for making their son an athlete again.
Hosted his 92-year-old mom for a week in Miami, touring his favorite spots.
Family time in Tennessee, meeting great-nephew Beau.
Family time in Tennessee, meeting great-nephew Beau.
Met a new friend in Nashville!
Met a new friend in Nashville!
Eric's parents enjoying happy hour in their 90s.
Eric's parents enjoying happy hour in their 90s.
Caption savoring a moment with family that never gets old.
Caption savoring a moment with family that never gets old.
Eric's 92-year-old mom approves of the pool's serenity.
Eric's 92-year-old mom approves of the pool's serenity.
That feels like a hundred years ago, not five.
Eric marks five years since publishing his first book with Patrick Combs.
94 is the new 70!
Eric takes his 94-year-old father for a haircut.
One-word caption teasing tonight's PanAm reunion.
One-word caption teasing tonight's PanAm reunion.
I truly won the lottery when I was assigned a mother.
Eric celebrates his mom's 92nd birthday and calls her his inspiration.
Caption honoring the coach who launched his health journey and gut healing.
Caption honoring the coach who launched his health journey and gut healing.
Photo of the bride and groom in Scottsdale.
Photo of the bride and groom in Scottsdale.
Grateful. Inspired. Exhausted in the most beautiful way.
Eric officiates the wedding of Akshay and Melissa Nanavati in Scottsdale.
Best friend Patrick Combs and Polly drove from San Diego for the wedding.
Best friend Patrick Combs and Polly drove from San Diego for the wedding.
The Laugiers hosted Eric and Lori for Thanksgiving in Provence.
The Laugiers hosted Eric and Lori for Thanksgiving in Provence.
Caption from the couple's many Paris date nights.
Caption from the couple's many Paris date nights.
I love my wife.
Eric celebrates Lori's joy receiving feedback from the Master Chef.
Congrats on all your business success, but what good is any of it if you're dead by 60?
Eric honors trainer Titus Jean for rebuilding his body from zero push-ups to strength.
▶ videoHis godson Carden enjoying a sunset in Hawaii.
His godson Carden enjoying a sunset in Hawaii.
One of the most important questions I hope to answer before I leave this earth is simple: Did I do the job?
A reflective post on trust and impact: godfatherhood, Titus mentoring his brother, and a wedding to officiate.
Christopher Kidawski and godson Carden together.
Christopher Kidawski and godson Carden together.
Titus inspiring all men over 50 with his fitness.
Titus inspiring all men over 50 with his fitness.
Akshay and Melissa on a date, typical only of them.
Akshay and Melissa on a date, typical only of them.
Lori hamming it up for the camera.
Lori hamming it up for the camera.
My fellow classmate and new buddy R.P.
His classmate R.P., a local Frenchie they rely on, is a great guy.
I’ve had the joy of connecting with friends from every era of my life from elementary school legends, to col
Posting transformation photos sparked a flood of reconnection with old friends.
And as we all know, no one makes it into their 90s untouched health wise.
Back home: dad turned 94 with a pacemaker battery swap; mom is a coffee-shop legend.
Today, Lori Lochtefeld and I celebrate 18 years of marriage.
Celebrates 18 years of marriage with Lori, aligned in health and adventure.
After about a dozen of these “ride-bys,” I finally worked up the courage to say hello.
Two Liberian friendships linked across decades: his trainer and an old friend converge.
Got to spend quality time with my Mom on my way back from Hawaii.
Quality time with his mom on the way back from Hawaii; at 90 she moves like 70.
Fun date night at Ovo cirque du Soleil in Miami.
Fun date night at Ovo Cirque du Soleil in Miami.
We will take the win with gratitude.
Thanks for prayers; staff and properties unhurt, island mostly spared.
Prayers for the Big Island and all its inhabitants, including my incredible staff.
Prayers for the Big Island and his staff ahead of a storm.
Meet Carden Kidawski, the son of my health advisor & dear friend Christopher Kidawski.
Became a godfather this weekend to Carden Kidawski.
These final years to a life incredibly well lived are all about keeping my Dad comfortable and feeling support
These final years are about keeping his dad comfortable, supported, and loved.
Looking forward to a wedding ceremony with Lori.
Looking forward to a wedding ceremony with Lori.
Photo caption: father of the groom and cousin Tom Lochtefeld.
Photo caption: father of the groom and cousin Tom Lochtefeld.
Photo caption: first cousins Jim and Peter Lochtefeld.
Photo caption: first cousins Jim and Peter Lochtefeld.
Trying to get Tom to smile in a photo.
Trying to get Tom to smile in a photo.
Photo caption: three nephews John, Tim and John with bride Kate.
Photo caption: three nephews John, Tim and John with bride Kate.
Welcomes the newest Lochtefeld, Kate.
Welcomes the newest Lochtefeld, Kate.
It was a real honor to attend my nephew Will’s wedding to his amazing bride Kate this past weekend.
Honored to attend nephew Will wedding to Kate in Bay Head.
Introducing Will and Kate Lochtefeld.
Introducing Will and Kate Lochtefeld.
Playful caption: has anyone seen his wife purse?
Playful caption: has anyone seen his wife purse?
You were the absolute best at living your Bliss in our family.
Eulogy for Uncle John: one-of-a-kind artist and father.
Got my parents home safely from their Hawaiian adventure yesterday.
Got his parents home safely; they celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary.
Brought my parents for the fifth year in a row.
Brought his parents to Hawaii for the fifth year; they flew like champs.
Caption about Lori face lighting up over cooking school in Paris and eating in Italy.
Caption about Lori face lighting up over cooking school in Paris and eating in Italy.
Thanks George for the assist.
Thanks George for the assist.
A joyful and memorable excursion with my Pops on Lake Como.
A joyful excursion with his dad on Lake Como.
Enjoying a weekend island staycation getaway with Lori Lochtefeld in Maui.
A Maui island staycation with Lori at the property where they honeymooned.
My 20+ year friend Chris Duggan swung by today.
Twenty-year friend Chris Duggan visited; he was the last to see him before the fast.
A short caption from a birthday evening out with friends.
A short caption from a birthday evening out with friends.
Lori and I are celebrating my 54th birthday in Miami.
Celebrating his 54th birthday over dinner in Miami with friends.
An inspired Miami weekend with lifelong friends and Pure Kauai co-owners.
An inspired Miami weekend with lifelong friends and Pure Kauai co-owners.
Pop turned 93 — a life so well lived.
Pop turned 93 — a life so well lived.
17th wedding anniversary: one heck of a ride with Lori Lochtefeld.
17th wedding anniversary: one heck of a ride with Lori Lochtefeld.
you get your ass on a plane no matter where you are or what you are doing doing.
Flew to Menlo Park to see EO brother Akshay Nanavati before his solo 110-day Antarctic crossing.
Mom and Dad, both around ninety, visiting Hawaii for Dad's 94th birthday month.
Mom and Dad, both around ninety, visiting Hawaii for Dad's 94th birthday month.
Your gain is not my loss and I want you to do well.
Shares his brother Charley Lochtefeld's beautiful essay on aging, change, and living on solid air.
Notice how little, if at all, you allow your Ego to participate in the relationship.
Identify the people who bring out your best, and tell them — you'll barely notice your ego in those relationships.
Friends Cody Leclaire and Dave Muntner met at his properties and now hang out independently.
Friends Cody Leclaire and Dave Muntner met at his properties and now hang out independently.
A special evening on the water in Miami with dear friends.
A special evening on the water in Miami with dear friends.
He’s both the strongest and most honorable man I’ve ever known.
Asks the group for prayers and support for his father Chuck.
I won the lottery when I got these two as my parents.
Congratulates his parents on their 65th wedding anniversary.
We both instantly knew that this wasn’t a request. The Universe commands it.
Recounts a muralist's unprompted whale — the signature of murdered cousin Beth's artist father — prompting a memorial.
Welcomes first guests to their new Miami home with sunset cocktails on the balcony.
Welcomes first guests to their new Miami home with sunset cocktails on the balcony.
Thank you Brian & Edna. You have honored Beth’s memory so substantially, it blows me away.
Praises wife Lori's visit to the Dream Volunteers school in India honoring Beth Lochtefeld's legacy.
Bryce participated in my University of Dreams program 20 years ago as a college student and as a fitness coach
Thanks former mentee Bryce Henson for inviting him to keynote the Fit Body Boot Camp franchise conference.
Pure Joy would be an adequate description.
Recounts a joyful dinner with two successful former mentees, Bryce Henson and Chris Duggan.
Shares a photo wishing his 90-year-old mom many more happy years.
Shares a photo wishing his 90-year-old mom many more happy years.
It’s been an honor to be your son.
Wishes his mom a happy 90th birthday with a grateful love letter.
Your dreams await you little buddy!
Introduces new family member Will McDonald, joking about his NFL training and full-time security.
Shares a fun night at the Miami Heat vs OKC game, thanks to seats Lori gave him for Christmas.
Shares a fun night at the Miami Heat vs OKC game, thanks to seats Lori gave him for Christmas.
These are my favorite qualities in any human. Heart and grit!
Honors sister Sue McDonald's heroic care of their aging parents and thanks family members stepping up with heart and grit.
Merry Christmas from the Lochtefeld’s & McDonald’s in Tennessee.
Merry Christmas from the Lochtefeld and McDonald families in Tennessee.
When Clase Azul isn’t on the menu, my go to is anything served in a Santa Mug! Merry Christmas from Nashville
Christmas cheer from Nashville: Clase Azul or a Santa mug.
Manifestation at its finest! Who says you can’t find good tequila in Nashville? Never given up!
Good tequila found in Nashville — manifestation at its finest.
Game, set, match - your life’s work is complete brother. You did the job!
Patrick Combs' one-person show moves Eric to tears; he declares Patrick's life's work complete.
Best banking relationship/friendship that I have ever had!
Eric's banker — in the group and a true friend — texts him at 6 a.m. to delete a signed-check photo.
Holy shit! My best friend is mentioned on Wikipedia for one of his solo performances!
Eric discovers his best friend Patrick Combs is cited on Wikipedia for a solo performance.
Happy Birthday to my colleague and friend of three years Valerie Mendoza.
Eric wishes colleague and friend Valerie Mendoza a happy birthday.
▶ videoThe apron comes off! I’ve never known a finer chef and who knew he could river dance
Eric salutes Chef Joseph — 'the finest chef' — as his retreat apron comes off.
officially 53 and taking on a new year! I’m inspired and ready for the ride!
Eric marks turning 53 with thanks to Lori and the group.
▶ videoMy wife felt bad cause I had to work a retreat on my birthday. So, she rewarded me with three epic nights in W
Lori treats Eric to three nights in Waikiki for his birthday — his first visit since age 18.
▶ videodiscovered an excellent way to wake up at 6 AM in the morning at our Waterfalling property in Hawaii.
Longtime friend Brian Buntz finds a fun 6 a.m. wake-up at Waterfalling.
what I vividly remember the most so clearly is my bride-to-be walking down the aisle looking the most beautiful
Eric celebrates his 16th wedding anniversary in Kauai and recalls his wedding day.
Newly engaged Akshay Nanavati & Melissa Barker enjoying a rainbow.
Newly engaged Akshay Nanavati and Melissa Barker enjoying a rainbow at the retreat.
My beautiful wife Lori Lochtefeld having a blast.
Lori Lochtefeld having a blast at the retreat.
Best Person To Take On A Culinary Journey….Lori Lochtefeld
Best Person To Take On A Culinary Journey: Lori Lochtefeld.
Akshay is hands down the most courageous person I know.
Profile of dear friend Akshay Nanavati — from Marine PTSD and near-suicide to Fearvana author — co-leading the courage curriculum.
Life goes by in a blink doesn’t it?
Forty-two years after seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark with his parents, he takes them to the final Indiana Jones.
Spontaneous last minute date night trip to New Orleans with my girl Lori Lochtefeld!
A spontaneous last-minute date-night trip to New Orleans with Lori.
Quite possibly the best meal we have ever had and a fantastic fireworks show after.
New Year's Eve in Miami with Lori: possibly their best meal ever, then fireworks.
If you have never bathed another human, it is a tender act of love that brings peace.
He bathes his 91-year-old father and reflects on aging, humility, and tender love.
Grateful for this moment and this beautiful year.
Merry Christmas from Destin, hosting ten family members in the Florida sunshine.
My 91 year old Dad getting his leg work out in this morning. If he can do it……
His 91-year-old dad getting his leg workout in.
An early birthday celebration with friends on the island.
An early birthday celebration with friends on the island.
Being married to you for 15 years has been a supportive and inspirational joy ride on a magic carpet where any
Fifteen years of marriage celebrated with a date week in San Francisco.
Costa Rica coaching trip wraps; now a week of R&R with Lori.
Costa Rica coaching trip wraps; now a week of R&R with Lori.
R&R in Miami Beach with his wife.
R&R in Miami Beach with his wife.
you smile and video it like it’s the coolest thing you’ve ever seen cause it is!
His 90-year-old dad still doing boxing sessions.
when Patrick speaks - it’s a sermon for the soul!
Celebrating Patrick Combs' speaking magic at Bliss Island.
She’s batting a 1000% and does an amazing job!
Surprise visit to Lori in Redwood City while she sells his sister's house.
It’s nice to know that we have real life heroes among us.
Celebrating his friend Alepho Deng, a lost boy of Sudan turned author and hero.
it was never about compensation for Nigel. It was about actually caring about what he wanted most - to be a gr
A tribute to Nigel Pearmund, the legendary production manager of his theaters.
For me, it doesn't get any better than hanging with my two best friends in the world Patrick Combs and Lori Lo
Rooftop night with best friends Patrick Combs and Lori Lochtefeld — pure bliss.
I love my sister. She's reliable, loyal, fun and a joy to have as a big sister.
Honoring his big sister Sue: their bond grew through caring for their parents, Lori, and travel.
Happy Birthday to 2x Bliss Champ Alumni Pat Obuchowski.
Sunset boat evening with staff and friends, celebrating Bliss Champ alum Pat Obuchowski's birthday.
He helped give me permission to dedicate my life to my true passions.
Tribute to friend T.J., lost in a ski accident, who gave him permission to follow his passions.
I live for moments. Moments like this one with my Mom & Dad.
Short photo caption: living for moments with Mom and Dad.
Always happy to do the work to make magic happen.
Hosts family for Christmas in the new Destin home and plans goosebump moments.
life is really about two things. Love and Joy.
Reflects on reuniting with high school friend Ted Bull after decades apart.