Learn or Be Learned

In Miami’s cocaine cowboy days, Bob Martin was a high-powered lawyer defending the mob. Money flowed, power followed, but everything else—his marriage, his family, his peace—was falling apart. Then a single word from his therapist changed everything:  Retreat.  What started as anger and disbelief led him into the ancient world of Taoism and the teachings of a 72nd-generation Shaolin master. This e...

At fourteen, Rhonda Britten watched her father murder her mother and then himself. Shattered by trauma, she spiraled into alcoholism, three DUIs, and three suicide attempts before realizing she had to find another way to live. Out of her brokenness, she created the Wheel of Fear — a model that helps people uncover their hidden fears and transform them into freedom. In this conversation, Rhonda sha...

An English teacher spotted something in Terry Whalin’s writing that set him on a path toward journalism. But a single book — Jesus the Revolutionary — completely rewrote his destiny, pulling him from newsrooms into missions, and eventually back to the publishing world where he’s authored 60+ books and guided countless writers. In this episode, Terry shares the turning points, rejections, and secre...

He walked into an office one morning and by sundown the entire department was gone—boxes in the hallway, jobs erased in an instant. Before that, he had built a dot-com only to watch it collapse. Medicine, finance, entertainment, supply chains—every path seemed to twist, stall, or shatter beneath his feet. But instead of breaking, he adapted. Each setback sharpened his vision. Each detour pulled hi...

Jared Jennings chased a baseball dream until an undiagnosed thyroid condition forced him into business school and corporate life. What looked like stability soon felt suffocating, and he walked away to build something of his own. The early grind was brutal—a hacked ad account, unsold inventory, and fear of rejection at every turn. But in failure he discovered his edge: mindset. This episode unpack...

Matthew Lesko, the OG Question Mark Suit Guy, crashes into the podcast with more energy than a double espresso. He rants, raves, and revolutionizes your idea of money—turns out the real flex isn’t making millions, it’s knowing where the  free  millions are hiding. From teaching you how to scam the system (legally) to exposing Google as a capitalist swamp, Matthew drops truth bombs, charts, and dad...

What do mice, angels, and Tony Robbins have in common? Kari Warberg Block. Once a broke farmwife in North Dakota battling rodents without poison, Kari turned a pest problem into a purpose—founding EarthKind, a toxin-free pest control empire now in 35,000+ stores. In this wildly inspiring (and hilarious) episode, she shares how near-death moments, spiritual awakenings, and a stubborn sense of justi...

John Graham was 53, broke, and working on a falling-apart house when he and his wife decided to create something bigger than themselves. What started as a last-ditch effort to find purpose turned into a mission that would help over 2,500 men and women rebuild their lives after prison. In a world obsessed with punishment and broken systems, John chose something radical: compassion, structure, and l...

Craig and Meredith Bennette had everything they were told would make them happy—stable jobs, steady paychecks, and a clear path forward. But when faced with a life-altering choice—relocate for work or step into the unknown—they chose the terrifying path of uncertainty. A family health scare reminded them that time, not money, was the real currency, and they walked away from the corporate world in...

Brad Chandler spent most of his life chasing external success—until he discovered that self-love, not money, was the missing key to happiness. Most people live trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, unknowingly shaped by childhood wounds. The brain, designed for survival, clings to familiar pain rather than facing the unknown. This unconscious programming dictates relationships, career decisions, and e...

Catherine's profound spiritual awakening began with a life-threatening illness in childhood, setting her on a lifelong journey toward presence and intuition. She highlights how chasing external success often leads to emptiness and explains that true fulfillment lies in cultivating self-love, intuition, and deep connection. Catherine explores spirituality beyond religion, guiding us toward a br...

Dr. Torkil Færø takes us on an eye-opening journey into the powerful connection between our bodies, stress, and modern wearable technology. By exploring ancient wisdom from hunter-gatherer lifestyles, he reveals how balancing exertion and recovery, respecting circadian rhythms, and managing inflammation are essential to lasting health. Dr. Færø uncovers hidden truths about alcohol's impact and sho...

Success often promises fulfillment, yet so many high achievers find themselves feeling empty, trapped by the very mindset that got them ahead. The real breakthrough isn’t in pushing harder but in turning inward—unraveling the unconscious patterns shaped by childhood, understanding how fear drives decisions, and discovering the hidden power of breath to unlock self-awareness and higher consciousnes...

Lee Stewart grew up exploring the wild landscapes of New Zealand, unaware that his love for nature would one day clash with corporate reality. Traveling through Asia, he saw beaches drowning in plastic and asked himself: *Can business be both profitable and good?* Now, after years in sustainability leadership, he’s helping others find purpose, avoid burnout, and build a future where impact and suc...

In a world where challenges seem insurmountable, one individual's journey of transformation stands as a testament to human resilience. Through raw conversations about mental health, career pivots, and personal growth, we discover how embracing vulnerability becomes the cornerstone of authentic success. This powerful narrative weaves together lessons of self-discovery, professional reinvention, and...

Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about how we think, act, and navigate the world. *The Psychology of Money* reveals that true wealth isn’t built through secret formulas or risky investments but through small, consistent choices that compound over time. Success comes not from brilliance but from behavior—discipline, patience, and the ability to manage emotions in the face of uncertainty. It’s ab...

Life is filled with noise, distractions, and stress, keeping us trapped at the surface of our minds. But beneath the chaos lies a deeper awareness—an unshakable stillness that remains untouched by external turmoil. By mastering cosmic consciousness, you can cultivate clarity, resilience, and creativity, transforming the way you navigate life. The journey inward isn’t about escaping the world but l...

Stuck. Lost. Trapped in the same cycle, no matter how much you plan, learn, or dream. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In this episode, **Shiva Dhana** unpacks the hidden forces that keep people stuck—overthinking, fear, identity struggles, scattered focus, and the illusion of motivation—while revealing how to break free. Through personal stories of his own crossroads, from leaving...

In a world dominated by swipes, likes, and fleeting connections, modern dating feels more like a battlefield than a journey to love. With deception lurking behind curated profiles and filtered photos, the pursuit of genuine connection has become tangled in a web of misunderstandings and unspoken rules. Why are we drawn to quick dopamine hits over lasting intimacy? How did we lose sight of vulnerab...

In a world where our minds are constantly crafting stories—about who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re headed—understanding the narrative becomes a journey of self-discovery. In this episode, Madelaine Weiss, a Harvard-trained expert in human behavior, unpacks the delicate dance between the ego, mindfulness, and the stories we carry. Through rich conversations and thought-provoking insight...

Craig Meriwether, a hypnotherapist, delves into the transformative power of therapeutic hypnosis and its role in self-healing. He shares how hypnotherapy helps reprogram the subconscious mind, empowering individuals to reshape their brain chemistry and overcome anxiety, fear, and depression rooted in past trauma. Through a compelling story of a client’s journey to self-worth and productivity, Crai...

True mindfulness isn’t about forcing silence; it’s about immersing fully in life’s simplest moments. From the warmth of a coffee cup to the rhythm of a knife slicing a tomato, each experience can be a gateway to presence, turning the mundane into moments of profound freedom. In the art of simply "being," life reveals itself as rich, timeless, and accessible to anyone willing to pause and truly not...

It starts with a subtle shift—irritability, sleepless nights, and brain fog. The signs are easy to dismiss, but they quietly build, eroding emotional resilience. Days blur into weeks, and soon a sense of dread takes over, as if trapped in an endless cycle of tasks that no longer hold meaning. Resentment seeps in, the warning sign of deeper burnout creeping closer. Driven by perfectionism and the n...

What if the way you show up in life is the key to unlocking your true potential? Marcy Axelrod takes us on a deep dive into the art of presence, revealing how the roles we embody—self, situation, and society—shape our identity and interactions. She shows that authenticity isn’t just a choice but a conscious practice, influenced by both our inner world and external circumstances. We explore the tra...

What happens when you leave behind the security of a stable career to chase something deeper—driven by passion and purpose? In this episode, a woman shares her courageous leap from a predictable path into the unknown. She reveals how she rewired her mindset, faced her doubts, and unlocked her full potential. Through moments of struggle and growth, she learned to treat her mind like software—debugg...