Harison Saunders

The Growth Voyage Podcast

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The Growth Voyage Podcast explores the journey from approval-seeking to self-led living. Each week I speak with men at different stages of that path - some still navigating the messy middle of growth, others who have already transformed their lives. Through honest conversations about identity, discipline, relationships, faith, purpose, and personal standards, we explore what it really takes to become the man you know you’re capable of being. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Harison Saunders

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#47 - From Passion to Career: How He Made It Work Without a Plan | Paul Adamy 05.08.2025

In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Adamy, a lifelong musician who built a career doing what he loves, without a grand plan - just consistent effort, connection, and deep trust in the process. Through stories from the stage and reflections from life, Paul shares the mindset and habits that helped him turn passion into a path — and stay grounded along the way. We dive into: - What it's like to...

#46 - Finding True Alignment: How I Get Paid To Be Me | Jaymin Patel 29.07.2025

​​Today’s guest is Jaymin J. Patel, a global speaker, coach, and soul mentor who’s traveled to over 50 countries, written eight books, and been invited to speak at Harvard Business School, LSE, TEDx, and major transformational festivals. He's also a devoted dad living in Bali, blending the corporate and spiritual worlds to help others live in full alignment. In this episode, we explore: - Navigati...

#45 - What If the Struggle Is Part of Life's Design? | Paul Dettmann 22.07.2025

In this episode, Paul Dettmann, founder of The Social Foundry, shares the real story behind building a social enterprise focused on community, mentoring, and life skills. We explore how meaningful work can transform lives - especially for those facing mental health struggles and isolation. Paul opens up about fear, self-doubt, and the power of faith, movement, and support in hard times. This is a...

#44 - I Was Betrayed, Misunderstood, and Labelled Crazy — But I Never Lost Faith | Wil Adamy 15.07.2025

We welcome back Wil Adamy for a raw, unfiltered conversation on spirituality, betrayal, and the brutal beauty of life’s challenges. We explore a recent, dark chapter in his life that involved identity theft, being misunderstood, and the loneliness of not being believed. Wil opens up about the dark pull of alcohol, losing himself, and rebuilding from the wreckage. This episode dives deep into frien...

#43 - Cultivating Self-Love: Why Sitting With Struggle Is the Key to Growth | Walter Carter 08.07.2025

In today’s episode, I sit down with Walter Carter for a raw and expansive conversation on the inner journey—through struggle, healing, and self-discovery. We explore the highs and lows of life, and how the moments we often resist—loneliness, insecurity, emotional pain—can actually become portals for rebirth. Walter opens up about reconnecting to self-love after the end of his marriage, and what it...

#42 - Rewire Your Mind: From Drug Addiction to Peak Performance | Nick Elvery 01.07.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Elvery, a hypnotist and peak performance coach who has been sober for over 13 years after spending more than a decade addicted to hard drugs. His story of recovery is raw, inspiring, and filled with insight into the inner work it takes to truly transform your life. We explore how addiction blinds us from truth, how we unconsciously live out the stories of othe...

#41 - Doing What You Love When the World Wants You to Conform | Wil Adamy 24.06.2025

In today’s episode, I sit down with Wil Adamy - a deeply creative soul who’s walked the path of purpose, passion, and profound self-reflection. We explore what it really means to do what you love in a world that often pushes survival over soul. Wil shares how nature, stillness, and self-honesty have helped him reconnect with what truly matters - health, connection, and meaning. This conversation d...

#40 - Finding Purpose By Losing Yourself: Discovering Who You Really Are | Jibri Bell 18.06.2025

In this episode, I sit down with artist, world traveler and truth-seeker Jibri Bell, who has visited over 47 countries in search of something deeper than external success - and now lives to share love and light with the world. His story is one of radical perspective shifts, spiritual awakening, and the kind of inner work that changes how you see the world — and yourself. We explore: - How travel c...

#39 - From Perfectionism to Presence: Reclaiming Your Inner Peace | Encho Rachev 10.06.2025

In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, Encho Rachev joins us to explore the deep inner world behind creativity, identity, and emotional resilience. Encho shares a powerful journey of growing up between cultures, navigating the pressures of perfectionism, and learning to reconnect with presence, peace, and purpose. We dive into the challenges of burnout, fear, and self-doubt — and how shifti...

#38 - The Illusion of Happiness: Why You're Still Depressed, Lost, or Addicted | Lauren White 03.06.2025

For this episode, I’m joined by Lauren White — a motivational speaker, life coach, and counsellor — whose work challenges the status quo of mental health and personal development. We dive deep into topics that many people are afraid to touch, such as: - The flaws in traditional mental health systems - The real cure for addiction - Enmeshment and the loss of self - The illusion of chasing possessio...

#37 - Reinventing Yourself: How to Take Back Control of Your Life | Dovydas Liaudanskas 27.05.2025

Feeling stuck, lost, or like you're just going through the motions? In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, I sit down with Dovydas Liaudanskas — a man who transformed his life by breaking free from society’s expectations and following his inner truth. If you're exposing yourself to the world of self-development and want to take back control, this conversation is packed with real-wor...

#36 – From Trauma to Transformation: Inner Child Healing & Spiritual Growth | Theodoros Fotopoulos 20.05.2025

In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, we welcome Psychosomatic Coach Theodoros Fotopoulos to explore the journey of healing the inner child after trauma, and how early emotional wounds can shape our adult lives in ways we often don’t realise. From a life-threatening car accident at 16 to a near-death stabbing, Theodoros shares how these events shattered his identity and pushed him into dee...

#35 - From Crisis to Clarity: Rebuilding Yourself After Rock bottom | Didier Valentino 13.05.2025

If you’ve hit rock bottom and don’t know how to climb out… this episode is for you. In this raw and deeply honest conversation with Didier Valentino, we explore what it really feels like when life falls apart — and how those darkest moments can become the unexpected starting point for healing, growth, and self-discovery. From panic attacks and burnout to financial collapse, isolation, and losing t...

#34 - Becoming a Man: Finding Strength in Truth, Vulnerability, and Faith | Ryan Herrington 06.05.2025

In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Herrington – Co-Founder of Bali Brotherhood, a men’s group devoted to helping men drop the mask, embrace vulnerability, and open up to the truth of who they really are. If you’re a man feeling lost, stuck, or like you’re carrying a weight you can’t quite name — this episode is for you. We explore what it really means to become a man in today’s world: not through...

#33 - Rewrite Your Story: Mental Health, Understanding Addiction, and Starting Over | Eamon McGrath 29.04.2025

Today’s conversation is with Eamon McGrath - a man who embodies courage, reinvention, and resilience. Eamon and his wife were both working stable jobs in the public service in Perth, Australia, raising their four kids — until they made a decision most people only dream about: they sold everything and took a leap of faith to start a new life in Bali. As a mental health social worker, he spent years...

#32 - Quantum Networking: How to Build Relationships That Change Your Life | Gil Petersil 25.04.2025

Today, I’m joined by none other than Gil Petersil — a visionary speaker, quantum networking expert, and global strategist with over 20 years of experience catalysing change in conscious entrepreneurship. Gil has guided world-changing startups from their earliest stages to global recognition, mentored thousands of leaders, and embodies the truth behind his signature philosophy: “Your network is you...

#31 - From Negativity & Fear to a Life of Inner Alignment: Bart Krzysiak 22.04.2025

In today’s episode, I sit down with Bart Krzysiak — someone who’s been through many transitions and is now living from a more grounded, aligned place. We talk about the turning points that sparked his growth, the moments of discomfort that forced him to look inward, and the mindset shifts that helped him take his power back. We explore the uncomfortable process of looking back at our past — not wi...

#30 - The Truth About Building Confidence, Character & Discipline: Rick Boundy 15.04.2025

In today’s episode, I sit down with Rick Boundy for an honest and insightful discussion about the ups and downs of building a business, navigating personal growth, and finding balance in a chaotic world. Rick opens up about his journey from being expelled at 14 to using martial arts and the gym as a lifeline. We talk about the reality of turning your passion into your work, the dangers of burnout,...

#29 - How to Master Your Emotions as a Man — And Discover the Strength in Vulnerability: Jody Dontje 11.04.2025

Today, we’re joined by Jody Dontje, a TEDx speaker, emotional fitness coach, and public speaking mentor who helps individuals break through fear and express their authentic selves with confidence. With a deep understanding of emotional resilience and vulnerability, Jody has worked with men around the world to develop healthy emotional regulation, authentic self-expression, and stronger leadership...

#28 - Who Were You Before They Told You Who to Be? A Journey of Untangling Identity: Bobby Makepeace 08.04.2025

In today’s episode, I sit down with Bobby Makepeace for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about navigating life’s twists and learning to find meaning in the mess. Bobby opens up about his transformative mushroom trip and the perspectives it gave him, along with why mainstream mental health approaches didn’t give him the breakthroughs he was looking for. We dive into how our external world sh...

#27 - Building Resilience, Navigating Uncertainty, and Unlocking Growth: Brandon Simon 01.04.2025

In this episode, we are joined by Brandon Simon as we dive deep into an awesome story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Brandon shares how he built his first events business from scratch, learned to thrive through constant rejection, and picked up the hard-won lessons that only running your own business can teach you. From losing almost all his money to becoming the #1 party ev...

#26 - How to Escape the 9-5, Overcome Adversity, & Live Your Dream: Mike Bauer 25.03.2025

In this episode of The Growth Voyage, I sit down with Mike Bauer - a man who’s navigated some of life’s deepest lows and found his way to the other side. We dive into the story of how his entire world crumbled in the space of a year and how he battled anxiety, depression, guilt, and shame, while feeling trapped in a life that wasn’t true to him. Mike shares how he overcame limiting beliefs, dealt...

#25 - How to Overcome Anxiety & Take Back Control of Your Mind: Magnus Davies 24.03.2025

Today, we’re diving deep into the world of anxiety, self-discovery, and transformation with anxiety solution coach Magnus Davies. Magnus has been on an incredible journey - from battling crippling anxiety and false confidence to breaking free from the patterns that kept him stuck. In this conversation, he opens up about his first panic attack that left him housebound, how the worst day of his life...

#24 - How to Overcome Self-Sabotage & Create a Life of Purpose: Diarmuid O'Donoghue 11.03.2025

Today, I’m joined by Diarmuid O’Donoghue, better known as Dermo, for a powerful conversation on breaking free from limitations and reinventing yourself. Dermo’s story is one many can relate to - getting caught up in the party lifestyle, living for the weekend, and feeling stuck in a cycle that no longer serves you. But what happens when you decide to challenge the status quo? When you step away fr...

#23 - Rebuilding from Zero, Reframing Addiction & Proving the Doubters Wrong: Rocco Nahrstrom 04.03.2025

Rocco Nahrstrom returns to the show for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about resilience, growth, and breaking free from limitations. Rocco’s journey - from battling addiction to helping others, pursuing his dreams, and building a life of true freedom - is nothing short of incredible. We dive deep into the power of surrounding yourself with the right people, the importance of support fro...

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