The Hidden Why Podcast

In this episode of The Hidden Why, I sit down with Ken Berenger — CEO, co-founder and co-chairman of Water on Demand®, with more than 35 years' experience across banking, investing and structured finance. Ken's story starts with a job ad promising $30,000 a month. The son of an ironworker who helped build the New York City skyline, he walked onto Wall Street in 1990 with no point of reference and...

  In this episode of The Hidden Why, I sit down with Stacie Shifflett, founder of Modern Consciousness® and Amazon bestselling author of Treasure Map to Joy: One Woman's Journey from Disruption to Joy. Stacie calls herself "a proficient student of life". Self-taught and endlessly curious, she has worked in hospitality and tech, run a construction company, raised award-winning llamas, and, with no...

In this episode of The Hidden Why, I sit down with Steven Ringelstein — founder and CEO of Evolve Institute, serial entrepreneur, former tech CEO of 17 years and an executive coach for more than two decades, who now helps leaders move from a "3D" to a "5D" way of operating. Born in Israel, Steven spent his twenties chasing money at any cost: his health, his relationships, his time. At 28, everythi...

In this episode of The Hidden Why Podcast , I sit down with Leslie Harter-Berg , writer, speaker, business owner, founder of Vids for Wids, and author of You're So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment .   In 2019, Leslie was on a family holiday when her 34-year-old husband, Ryan, died suddenly following an aneurysm and stroke. In an instant, she became a young widow raising tw...

In this episode of The Hidden Why Podcast , I sit down with Jennifer Shoop , writer, founder of Magpie by Jen Shoop , and author of Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life's Quiet Joys , to explore the simple but increasingly difficult art of paying attention.   Jen shares how her journey through academia, corporate life, motherhood, and writing gradually shifted her focus away from chasing a "big li...

In this episode of The Hidden Why Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Suzan Song , adult and child psychiatrist, medical anthropologist, humanitarian adviser, and author of Why We Suffer and How We Heal . Drawing on more than two decades of working with children, families, refugees, and communities affected by war, displacement, and adversity, Suzan offers a fascinating perspective on what helps human b...

In this episode of The Hidden Why Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson , brain and cognitive scientist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Bright Line Eating , to explore the science of food addiction and why our relationship with food can be far more complicated than simply having enough willpower. Susan's story is extraordinary. After struggling with severe drug and...

In this episode of The Hidden Why Podcast , I sit down with Chris Bennett , Global Head Coach of Nike Running, better known to millions of runners around the world as Coach Bennett . Chris believes running is both about running and not about running at all. The lessons we discover while moving, including courage, honesty, resilience, patience, vulnerability, and showing up when things are difficul...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Jennifer Shahade, two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, poker pro, author, commentator, and speaker to explore how the mental frameworks behind chess and poker can help us make better decisions and live more intentionally.   Drawing  on her new book,  Thinking Sideways: How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life , Jennifer shares why great...

In this episode of The Hidden Why Podcast , Leigh sits down with David Gerber, mental performance coach, TEDx speaker, partner at Novus Global , certified lion tracker, and author of The Lion Is You: Lessons from the Wild on Coming Alive Again . David has spent years coaching elite athletes, CEOs, and high-performing leaders, but some of his greatest lessons haven't come from the boardroom. They'v...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Thais Gibson,  a relationship expert, bestselling author, and founder of  The Personal Development School,  to explore how our attachment styles shape how  we love, communicate, and connect with others.   Drawing on years of research, clinical experience, and her own healing journey, Thais explains why traditional attachment theory is only part o...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Dr. Mary Sanders, a chiropractor, medical intuitive, and host of the Energy Medicine: Align Your Mind, Body, and Spirit podcast, to explore the powerful connection between our energy, our health, and the way we experience life.   Drawing on more than 35 years in the healing arts, Dr. Mary shares how true wellbeing goes beyond treating physical sy...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with chef, author, and mindfulness teacher Nicki Sizemore to explore how cooking can become so much more than preparing a meal. It can be a daily practice of presence, creativity, and connection. After experiencing burnout in both her career and home life, Nicki realised she had lost the joy that first drew her to the kitchen. By combining mindfulness...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Marcus Aurelius Anderson, leadership catalyst, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and U.S. Army veteran, to explore how our greatest challenges can become the foundation for our greatest growth. After suffering a catastrophic spinal injury that left him paralysed from the neck down and dying twice on the operating table, Marcus was told he would n...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Scott Scovill, an award-winning live entertainment producer, entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, and author of Tenacious . Scott shares the remarkable journey that took him from crippling fear of failure and rock bottom to touring the world with the Rolling Stones, directing shows for Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, and building one of the most succe...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Dr. Peggy McColl, New York Times bestselling author, manifestation expert, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder & CEO of ALIGNA AI Corp. Peggy shares her remarkable journey from a struggling, suicidal teenager to becoming one of the world's most respected voices in personal development. Together, we explore the true meaning of alignment, how our beliefs...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Parul Somani, an MIT and Harvard Business School graduate, cancer survivor, speaker, and author of The Path of Least Regret .   Parul shares the powerful story behind her framework, born during one of the most uncertain and traumatic moments of her life. Shortly after giving birth to her second daughter, she was diagnosed with aggressive breast c...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Miriam Putnam, Certified Wellness Coach, Freedom from Stress Counsellor, and holistic mental health advocate.   Miriam shares her deeply personal journey into wellness advocacy after witnessing firsthand the shortcomings of the traditional mental health system through her mother's struggles with misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. That experi...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Bharon Hoag , Executive Director of OneChiropractic and a passionate advocate for chiropractic care and healthcare freedom around the world.   Baron shares his unexpected journey into chiropractic and the powerful patient experiences that inspired a lifelong mission to help people understand their health choices and take greater responsibility fo...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Vanessa Errecarte, award-winning lecturer, marketing consultant, and author of Valuable & Visible: Redefining Personal Branding by Putting Impact Over Image .   Vanessa challenges the common idea that personal branding is about self-promotion, influencer culture, or constantly posting online. Instead, she shows us how to build a personal brand ro...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, neuroscientist, author, and one of the world's leading experts on memory, brain vitality, and successful aging.   We explore how lifestyle choices can literally reshape the brain, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, and help us stay sharp as we age. Dr. Fotuhi shares the science behind his Brain Fitness Program , the po...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Master Mingtong Gu ,  a world-renowned Qigong master, teacher, healer, and founder of The Chi Centre .   We explore the ancient practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong and what it means to come home to the body in a world full of noise, distraction, stress, and digital overload.   Mingtong explains how many of our deepest struggles stem from a disconne...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Cate Osborn   certified sex educator, author, speaker, and mental health advocate known online as Catieosaurus .   With nearly 2 million followers, Cate has become a leading voice on ADHD, neurodivergence, sex, and relationships. In this conversation, we explore what ADHD really is (and isn't), why so many adults are only just discovering it, and...

In this episode of The Hidden Why , I sit down with Natalie Clays, Director and Facilitator for Allen Carr's Easyway across the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.   Natalie shares her powerful journey from a 20-year smoking habit to becoming a leading drug-free cessation expert. What stands out most is how different this approach is; rather than relying on willpower, patches, or substitutes,...

In this episode of The Hidden Why, I sit down with Nelson Dellis  6x USA Memory Champion, mountaineer, author, and Alzheimer's advocate to explore how anyone can dramatically improve their memory, focus, and mental performance.   What's fascinating about Nelson's story is that he wasn't born with a "gifted" memory. Inspired by his grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's, he trained his brain from av...