Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix It)
In this 14‑minute episode, the host breaks down procrastination as two simultaneous problems—internal triggers and external distractions—and offers a step‑by‑step "Martell Method" to eliminate them. He teaches listeners to distinguish signal (the 20% of tasks that drive 80% of results) from noise, use friction or delayed gratification to block urges, build momentum through tiny actions, and apply time‑blocking, forced deadlines, and Pomodoro intervals for efficient execution. Finally, he shows how to cement these hacks into an identity so productivity becomes automatic. The host draws on his personal journey from a troubled teen to a $100 million entrepreneur and Wall Street Journal bestseller, positioning his advice as battle‑tested.
The Business Expert: How to Make More Money, Beat Self-Doubt, & Reinvent Your Life
In this episode, Mel Robbins sits down with real‑estate mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran to discuss how to overcome self‑doubt, reinvent yourself, and build lasting wealth. Barbara shares the mental “tape‑changing” habit that helped her rise from a...
The Price of Leadership: The Sacrifices Every CMO Has to Make
In this episode, hosts discuss the hidden costs of being a chief marketing officer, highlighting the relentless travel, jet lag, and personal sacrifices that accompany the role. They share personal anecdotes—like logging 64 hotel nights in a year—and strategies for...
Strong Face
In this debut episode of Strong Face, host Tamara Stewart explores the dilemma leaders face when they must enforce policies that clash with their values and watch their teams suffer under flawed systems. Drawing from her own experience as a...
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with leadership educator Margaret Andrews about the often‑overlooked skill of self‑understanding that underpins effective leadership. Andrews shares stories of high‑achieving managers who realize their technical talent isn’t enough, explains her "best boss" exercise which...
The Tyranny of Hope
The episode "The Tyranny of Hope" explores how the modern concept of happiness has shifted from a medieval notion of luck to a compulsory, market‑driven performance. It argues that a multi‑billion‑dollar industry of algorithms, advertisers, and self‑help gurus coerces individuals...
1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)
In this episode, host Akil Stokes explores how subconscious "cognitive scripts"—mental shortcuts formed by early experiences—can sabotage traders before they even start. He outlines two key scripts: the "sequel script," where past beliefs about money (e.g., that money is evil...
400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Dr. Mark Hyman discuss how our personal perspectives and the broken food system are stalling progress on health, the economy, and the climate. They argue that food is...
#852 I Wasted $40K on an AI Agency. Here's What I Built Instead
In this episode, host Dan interviews Aaron Anderson, founder of the link‑building agency LinkPitch.io, about his journey from hiring a $30K AI agency to building his own AI‑driven automation tools. After a disappointing agency experience, Aaron used Claude Code (via...
Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey W/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette
In this episode, founders Allison Ellsworth (Poppy Soda), designer Rachel Roy, and fintech entrepreneur Theresa Fette discuss their journeys from humble beginnings to multi‑billion‑dollar exits, emphasizing the importance of owning control, embracing embarrassment, and making bold, sometimes "stupid" decisions. They...
When You’re Worn Down—And Your Team Is Too
In this episode, workplace strategist Daisy Auger‑Dominguez explores how managers can reclaim joy amid the grind of modern leadership, especially for middle managers feeling the pressure from both senior leadership and their teams. She defines joy as deep, sustainable satisfaction...
Jenny Lawson on HOW TO BE OKAY WHEN NOTHING IS OKAY
In this episode of Poured Over, host Jenna Seary chats with humorist and mental‑health advocate Jenny Lawson about her new book *How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay*. Lawson explains that the book grew out of her own post‑college‑kid‑leaving...
Pencils Down
In this Rework episode, co‑founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss the final "pencils down" phase of Basecamp 5 development, meaning no new features will be added and the team will focus on polishing and stability. They explain the upcoming...
210. Jens Levin, Founder & CEO of Sitoo - No Overnight Success: 22 Years of Focus, Teamwork, and Playing the...
In this episode, Jens Levin, founder and CEO of Cito, shares the 22‑year journey of building a SaaS platform that powers the in‑store experience for non‑food retailers across Europe and beyond. After a decade of experimentation, Cito pivoted in 2015...
How to Build Your Emotional Intelligence - Pippa Topp (CPO, Giffgaff)
In this episode, Chief Product Officer Pippa Topp of giffgaff explains emotional intelligence (EI) as the ability to recognize and regulate one’s own feelings and understand others’ responses, especially within product teams. She highlights common EI pitfalls like defensiveness in...
Episode 447: Anthony Sabo Talks About Maintenance and Operations, Figuring Out the Nuts and Bolts, and Dad-Based Leadership
In Episode 447, VP Anthony Sabo of the Columbus Zoo shares his journey from teenage game attendant to maintenance manager, operations leader, and now senior executive, emphasizing the value of cross‑functional experience in rides and maintenance. He explains how his...
Mastery of the Psychology of Change & Transformation
In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, former CEO Meg Pogue discusses how the psychology of change and transformation impacts private‑equity‑driven acquisitions. She explains that most employees react to change with fear because it threatens their need...
What Great Leaders Do Differently Under Extreme Pressure
In this episode, executive coach and biologist Anouk Braque explains that AI-driven transformation is less a technology upgrade and more a biological stress test for leaders. She describes how constant uncertainty hijacks the nervous system, shutting down the prefrontal cortex...
Rebuilding a $100M Hospitality Brand: Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan CEO, on Failure and Franchising
In this episode, Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of the $100 million Slutty Vegan brand, recounts her journey from a two‑bedroom Atlanta apartment to a national vegan empire, detailing how she leveraged bold branding, TV‑style storytelling, and social media to attract...
ReThinking: David Beckham on Thriving Under Pressure and Learning From Mistakes
In this episode, Adam Grant talks with soccer legend David Beckham about thriving under pressure, learning from mistakes, and the unifying power of sport. Beckham shares how early experiences—like his 1998 World Cup red‑card incident—shaped his emotional regulation, work ethic,...
776: Forge Connections That Help You Thrive, with Neri Karra Sillaman
In this episode, host Dave Stachowiak talks with refugee‑turned‑entrepreneur, academic, and author Neri Karra Sillaman about how intentional, authentic connections drive personal and business longevity. Drawing on a 1930s bird‑behavior story and her research on immigrant entrepreneurs, Neri outlines three...
How To Dream
In this debut episode of "How to Dream," therapist and author Dee Dee Cummings frames dreaming as essential rather than optional, urging listeners to move beyond mere survival toward a life that feels authentically theirs. She outlines how hope can...
A Zen Mind Guided Meditations
In this 3‑minute episode of A Zen Mind, host Jo guides listeners through a short, calming meditation designed to foster inner peace and mindfulness. Jo emphasizes the importance of carving out personal time for reflection amid a busy life and...
From Skeptic to True Believer: How OpenClaw Changed My Life | Claire Vo
Claire Vo, former product executive and AI startup founder, now runs her business, podcast, and family life with nine OpenClaw agents deployed across Mac Minis and old laptops. After an initial mishap that deleted her family calendar, she became a...
Lead Better - On Becoming a Leader Everyone Roots For
In this episode of Lead Better, Scott Baker and Mikey discuss the field note "On Becoming a Leader Everyone Roots For," which distills the core of admired leadership into a simple behavior: leaders must consistently go first—taking on tasks before...
Optimism In Our Age of Anxiety
In this episode, host Jon Favreau talks with Dr. Deepika Chopra, a clinical health psychologist dubbed the "Optimism Doctor," about the nation’s record low future outlook and how chronic uncertainty fuels threat responses in the brain. Dr. Chopra explains that...
Scott’s Greatest Legacy and Why Your 20s Are Overrated
In this episode, the host tackles the anxieties many face after college, emphasizing that early career struggles are normal and that young professionals actually have significant agency despite feeling stuck. He argues that the first job, while often menial, offers...
Can Purpose-Led Organisations Scale?
In this episode, Geoff Guy, Managing Director of Riverlution, discusses how his purpose‑driven environmental business balances mission and commercial viability while scaling up. He explains Riverlution’s evolution from a community arm of the River Stewardship Company to a standalone community...
Acting In vs Acting Out: The Hidden Mechanics of Shame
In this episode, host Carolyn Cowan explores the concept of shame through the lenses of "acting in"—internalized self‑criticism, anxiety, and bodily self‑attack—and "acting out," which manifests as external behaviors like shouting, substance use, or compulsive buying. She explains how the...
The Day of Oaths, The New Year, and the Return to Practice
In this episode the host reflects on the post‑COVID shift toward remote work and community‑based living, arguing that the push to return to office buildings is driven by capitalist profit rather than productivity. They share personal anecdotes about simplifying life...
Why “Brain Rot” Is an Ancient Spiritual Disease
The episode explores the ancient concept of the "Noonday Demon" described by 4th‑century monk Evagrius Ponticus, linking it to modern issues like chronic exhaustion, attention deficits, and doom‑scrolling. It argues that what we now label as "brain rot" was documented...
The Part of You That You Hate Is the Key to Everything You Want
In this episode of Front Row Dads, attorney‑turned‑executive Craig Perra shares his harrowing journey from high‑powered corporate life to rock bottom addiction, self‑harm, and a stint in an inpatient facility. He explains how he applied his risk‑management expertise to his...
If Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Listen to This
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist and author of *The Other Side of Change*, about how to navigate and even thrive during major life disruptions. Drawing on Maya’s research and personal story of...
Addicted to the Drama Until Her Body Sent an Invoice
In this candid episode of Afterthought, host Holly chats with Australian actress Charlotte Chimes about her tumultuous dating history, from early loves and long‑term relationships to the chaotic era of casual hookups and the eventual shift toward more intentional connections....
1961: The Psychology of Never Enough. Why High-Achievers Still Feel Empty and How to Fix It
In this episode of So Money, host Farnoosh Torabi talks with former Google executive and researcher Brooke Taylor about the "success wound"—the feeling that achievement never feels sufficient. Taylor explains how early messages tying self‑worth to performance create a cycle...
Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff)
In this episode, host John interviews author Jon Acuff about his new book *Procrastination Proof*, exploring why procrastination persists even for people who care deeply about their goals. Acuff outlines five common triggers—time scarcity, overwhelming tasks, fear, misleading past experiences,...
Why Your Brain Obsesses Over The Choices You Didn't Make?
In this episode, host explores why our brains obsess over unchosen alternatives, tracing the concept back to the Latin root of "decision" meaning to cut off or kill. Drawing on cognitive psychology and neuroscience, the discussion explains how the brain...
$900M in Revenue: What It Took to Scale
In this episode, Tim, founder and CEO of Eggs Unlimited, shares how his egg‑trading company grew to $900 million in annual revenue by staying laser‑focused on a single product line and building a culture of A‑players. A pivotal moment came when...
How to Build a Saleable, Scalable, and Easy-to-Run Business with Sarah Victory
In this episode of Shocking Profit, host Tim Van Meegum talks with Sarah Victory, founder and CEO of The Victory Company, about how to build a saleable, scalable, and easy‑to‑run business. Sarah shares her bold "do something brave every day"...
Why You're Still Using Social Media (Even If You Want to Stop) with Dr. Cass Sunstein
In this episode, behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein discusses his new concept of the "product trap"—a situation where people continue using products like social media because not using them incurs social costs, even though the products reduce their well‑being. He explains...
Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors [Uncensored Renegades]
In this episode of Uncensored Renegades, the hosts discuss the concept of a personal board of directors—a curated advisory group that helps you navigate pivotal career moments. They explain how to differentiate between community, network, and a personal board, emphasizing...
Why Self-Discipline Is A Lie? (And What Actually Works)
The episode challenges the myth of willpower, arguing that the prefrontal cortex’s rational control is a fragile overlay on a powerful, dopamine‑driven engine. It frames human behavior as a game between conscious intention (Player 1) and neurochemical cravings (Player 2), where the...
Belief, Potential And Breakthroughs With Nir Eyal – TWMJ #1028
In this episode, Mitch Joel talks with behavioral design expert Nir Eyal about the nature of belief and its role in shaping behavior. Eyal introduces his "motivation triangle"—behavior, benefit, and belief—and argues that beliefs are flexible tools rather than immutable...
What Leaders Get Wrong About Helping Their Struggling People
In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws and Zennium HR VP Lacey Partipillo explore how leaders can effectively support employees who are struggling. They emphasize the importance of regular, open‑ended conversations to uncover whether challenges stem from...
#699: Nir Eyal: The Four Questions That Can Change Any Belief
In this episode, Nir Eyal challenges common notions of motivation, arguing that it’s driven by the desire to escape discomfort rather than the pursuit of rewards. He explains why visualizing only desired outcomes can backfire, introducing the concept of mental...
INNER SUN Equinox Meditation
In this Spring Equinox Inner Sun meditation, the host guides listeners through a 20‑25 minute visualization that aligns personal intentions with the heightened planetary energy of March 20, 2026, including Mercury going direct. The practice emphasizes vivification—infusing visions, resolutions, and...
A Forgotten Roman Masterclass in Leadership
The episode spotlights the largely overlooked Roman leader Frontinus, highlighting his extensive field experience as governor of Britain, negotiator with Welsh tribes, and companion of Emperor Domitian in German campaigns. The host argues that Frontinus’s blend of military command and...
How Could I Know? Ep 3: Seizing Opportunity Before You Feel Ready, with Rachel Sheffield
In this episode, hosts Patti Durand and Chris Corbett interview 24‑year‑old farmer Rachel Sheffield about seizing opportunities before feeling fully ready. Rachel shares how she leveraged her agriculture business education, a Young Farmers program, and a newly revamped New Entrant...
Stop Paying the Cynicism Tax: Why Practical Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset
In this episode Gary Vaynerchuk introduces the concept of the "cynicism tax," describing how a habit of saying "no" without exploring possibilities costs massive upside, illustrated by his father's missed $42 million Facebook investment. He contrasts cynicism with "practical optimism," a...
Meditation: The Pathway of Deep Listening (21:16 Min)
In this guided meditation, Tara Brock leads listeners through a practice of deep listening, expanding awareness from external sounds to the subtle sensations within the body. She emphasizes receptive, non‑judgmental attention, inviting participants to experience each region—from ears and mouth...