He grew up without limits—roaming forests, facing pain, and learning what it means to be human before the modern world could tell him otherwise.

Csaba Lucas shares a radically different perspective on what it means to be human—shaped by a childhood in socialist Hungary, years of elite athletic training, and decades spent living with tribal cultures across Africa, the Amazon, and beyond.

From learning meditation through pain… to understanding the human body through survival… to witnessing how modern systems disconnect us from ourselves, this conversation challenges nearly every assumption we hold about health, longevity, and identity.

Csaba breaks down why most modern “optimization” is missing the point, how we’ve become disconnected from our natural intelligence, and why the future will reward those who deeply understand themselves.

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00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”

02:00 — Why most people don’t actually know who they are

05:00 — Childhood in Hungary: freedom, forests, and early awareness 

10:00 — Discovering meditation through pop culture and intuition 

14:00 — Training in a brutal athletic system and learning through pain 

20:00 — Why struggle and “edges” are essential for growth

26:00 — Moving from socialism to capitalism—and seeing both clearly 

32:00 — The question that changed everything: what does it mean to be human?

38:00 — Living with tribes across Africa, the Amazon, and beyond

45:00 — What tracking animals reveals about the human brain

52:00 — Why modern life disconnects us from our natural intelligence

58:00 — The truth about running, movement, and human design

1:05:00 — Why most fitness and longevity advice is flawed

1:12:00 — The danger of modern “optimization” culture

1:18:00 — How technology and AI can either free you—or control you

1:24:00 — Why knowing yourself is no longer optional

1:30:00 — The biggest mistake people make in health and longevity

1:35:00 — Why most people follow instead of thinking for themselves

1:40:00 — Final reflections: reclaiming agency in a modern world

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She spent years mastering the game of business… only to realize the real work was learning how to let go.

Julie Meyer spent decades building a global consulting firm, working with some of the world’s biggest brands.

Julie opens up about the reality behind high performance—the patterns, pressure, and identity tied to achievement—and what it took to step away from it all.

From becoming a “recovering hustler” to embracing a slower, more intentional chapter of life, Julie shares what it means to rebuild from the inside out.

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00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”

01:00 — Julie’s current chapter: joy, intention, and awareness

03:15 — The perspective shift that comes with life experience

05:00 — “Recovering hustler”: her early identity and self-doubt

06:30 — Failing school, rebelling, and finding her own path

08:30 — Only child mindset and entrepreneurial imagination

10:50 — Leaving corporate life and starting her first business at 24

13:30 — Moving to China and building a business from scratch

15:00 — The minivan sales story that sparked Eat Well Global

17:30 — Building a global consulting firm with major clients 

20:00 — Mental fitness during high-growth years

22:00 — The hidden challenge: needing variety vs. staying focused

24:30 — When success starts to feel misaligned

25:30 — The moment things started to break internally

29:40 — Getting sober and confronting deeper patterns

31:00 — Letting go of identity and external validation

32:00 — Following “green flags” into a completely new chapter

33:30 — Becoming a professor (and why it surprised her)

34:00 — The inner voice of pressure and how she calms it

38:00 — Journaling, fear mapping, and mental resets

40:00 — The “living under a bridge” mental trap

42:30 — Why everyone is struggling more than they show

43:30 — What she’s learning from the next generation

45:30 — Teaching, boundaries, and leadership lessons

47:00 — Creating space and protecting energy

49:00 — Finding joy outside of work (pickleball + play)

50:30 — What truly makes her smile today

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Why is it that we chase longevity like it’s a number, yet ignore the daily behaviors that are aging us from the inside out?

Most of us think longevity is about adding years. But what if it’s really about removing what no longer serves you at the cellular level and at the identity level?

Renee Fitton — registered dietitian, longevity specialist, and one of the leading voices in fasting-mimicking science (VP at Prolon) — breaks down the biology of renewal… and the psychology that quietly shapes our habits.

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00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”

03:00 — Perfectionism, ambition, and living in the imperfect

07:00 — Personality tests, self-work, and using tools like ChatGPT for reflection

11:00 — Preparing for the Hoffman Process: deep psychological self-work

15:00 — How to prepare your body for intense personal growth

16:00 — Alcohol, sleep, and energy management before a retreat

18:00 — Why plant-based nutrition supports repair and rejuvenation

21:00 — Growth mode vs repair mode: the biology behind it

23:00 — Autophagy explained: your body’s cellular vacuum cleaner

25:00 — What is the fasting mimicking diet?

29:00 — Why prolonged fasting (3+ days) activates deep repair

31:00 — The mental shifts that happen during fasting

33:00 — Behavior change, food psychology, and identity

34:00 — Type 2 diabetes study: self-initiated behavior transformation

37:00 — Why five days can change your long-term habits

39:00 — Why water-only fasting feels harder

41:00 — How often should you fast for longevity?

44:00 — Gratitude journaling as a daily mental fitness tool

46:00 — The power of daily movement for emotional regulation

47:00 — Renewal at the cellular and personal level

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Stephanie Harrison, a happiness science expert and founder of the New Happy philosophy, holds a master's in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, she led the development of science-backed well-being programs as the Director of Learning at Thrive Global. Her company, The New Happy, has transformed how people perceive and seek happiness, reaching millions globally through various mediums.

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Jeff Wetzler, co-CEO of Transcend, brings over 25 years of expertise in learning and human potential. With a background spanning business and education, he's served as a management consultant to leading corporations, facilitated learning for global leaders, and held the role of Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff holds a doctorate in adult learning and leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor's in psychology from Brown University.

He is also the author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You For Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life.

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Jeff is CEO and Co-Founder at Commune, an online course platform featuring world-renowned teachers in integrative medicine, personal development, yoga, meditation, and social impact. Jeff is also the host of the Commune Podcast, which ranks in the top 1% of all podcasts.

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David Binns leads individuals to build elite strategies in mind, money, body and love. He is the founder of the transformational program, BASECAMP. 

"It's time to stop looking for answers outside of yourself and justifying why you aren't living up to your full potential. Today is the day that you will make THE DECISION to rewrite your future." - David Binns

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Kelly Noonan Gores has worked in entertainment since she was seven years old. In 2012, she transitioned from acting and started Elevative Entertainment with the intention of creating conscious media that informs, empowers, and inspires. 

She is the writer, director, and producer of the award-winning feature-length documentary Heal, and, due to the film’s popularity, wrote the companion book. To continue the conversation around healing, consciousness, and personal transformation, she founded and hosts The HEAL Podcast. She is a mother, a seeker, a meditator, and loves to read, write, play sports, travel, and spend time in nature.

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Mia Martina's journey is one of stark contrast, from the humble beginnings of a small town with just 500 residents to the electrifying stage where she performed before 200,000 screaming fans.

As a multi-platinum recording artist, Mia reached the zenith of her career, yet chose unwavering authenticity over conformity, a decision that left her ostracized by the industry and grappling with shattered resolve.

Now, for the first time, Mia unveils her story, sharing not only her struggles but also the mental resilience strategies and tools she employed to rebuild her shattered spirit and life. These very tools offer a pathway for others to embrace their true selves, fostering mental fortitude and clarity in pursuit of their aspirations.

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Mages Ruiz Diaz is the founder and creative director of the production house, Acts of Imagination. She embodies a lifelong commitment to creativity and immersive storytelling. With over 15 years of diverse experience spanning film, major events, media, advertising, and branding, both in Australia and abroad, she has cultivated a unique expertise in crafting collective moments of awe and wonder.

Beyond her commercial ventures, she is an artist at heart, continually exploring the depths of her imagination, lived experiences, and emotions. Her current focus centers on the pursuit of awe, seeking to infuse every project with a sense of wonder that leaves a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

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Zack Langlois: CEO and co-founder of Northern Raised Meats, a company on a mission to create a closer connection to our food source and to think consciously about the quality of our food, what’s really in it, where it comes from, and its impact on our climate and local economy.

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Tychon Carter-Newman, mental wellness ambassador, TV personality, speaker, creator and winner of Big Brother Canada.

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Steve Coady began his career in the music industry as a touring and recording musician. He recently retired from the Canadian record industry after 30 years. During his career, he worked at several major record labels, with his most recent position being Vice President of Radio Promotion at Warner Music Canada, where he spent 21 years.

Decorated with a constellation of Canadian and international industry accolades, Steve’s journey shines brightly, marked by enduring connections to globally renowned artists. Now, he stands on the brink of a thrilling new chapter in life.

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What if mental clarity, emotional regulation, and better sleep weren’t about adding another practice—but undoing a hidden one?

In this conversation, Patrick McKeown reveals how chronic over-breathing quietly drives anxiety, rumination, poor sleep, and brain fog. Drawing from decades of research and lived experience, he explains why breathing less (not more) can improve oxygen delivery, blood flow to the brain, and nervous system balance.

This episode challenges modern breathwork myths and offers practical, science-backed ways to retrain your breathing for everyday life.

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Timestamps:

00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”

01:20 — Living out of the head vs. living life

03:10 — How stress, sleep, and breathing patterns intersect

05:00 — Discovering breath as a path to presence

07:40 — Why The Power of Now actually worked

10:15 — Walking away from the corporate world

12:30 — The origins of the Buteyko Method

14:40 — Why breathing more air can reduce oxygen delivery

17:10 — Nasal breathing and brain function

19:50 — Rumination, CO₂, and cerebral blood flow

22:30 — Why slow breathing isn’t always good breathing

25:10 — Everyday breathing vs. breathwork sessions

28:00 — Practical exercise: calming the nervous system

32:10 — Clearing a blocked nose naturally

36:40 — Breathing for performance and public speaking

41:30 — How to retrain your breath throughout the day

46:00 — Measuring progress: the BOLT score & breath mastery

50:10 — Final reflections on calm, clarity, and control

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Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, where she spearheads the company's thought leadership initiatives. With a keen focus on engaging top researchers and partners, Kristen delves into the intricate realm of individual and team biometric and performance data across high-stakes verticals. Her expertise extends to working closely with premier tactical, professional, and surgical teams, as well as NCAA athletes and teams worldwide, aiding them in deciphering WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behaviors.

Before her role at WHOOP, Kristen established herself as a force in the athletic arena; here are just a few of her accomplishments:

• Three-time All-American and two-time Big 10 Athlete of the Year at the University of Iowa in Field Hockey and Basketball.
• A seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team.
• One of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University

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Maria Barrera: Founder & CEO of Clayful, a company on a mission to end the youth mental health crisis.

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Chrisette Michele is a Grammy Award-winning recording artist who has collaborated with hip-hop icons like Jay Z, Rick Ross, and Nas and R&B/soul singers such as John Legend and Musiq Soul Child. Chrisette has performed internationally, from South Africa to Amsterdam, and has been invited to sing at the White House multiple times by former President Obama.

In addition to her musical achievements, Chrisette Michele has been involved in various initiatives, including partnering with the American Heart Association and VH1 Save The Music to raise awareness about healthcare and education disparities. She has empowered young people through motivational speaking engagements at universities like Harvard and has impacted women's empowerment and entrepreneurial events. Chrisette has also focused on promoting inner peace and mental wellness, earning her Yoga Association teacher training certification and organizing wellness events through her "Soft Life Circle" gatherings.

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The Founder Series is an original podcast series by Behind the Human & Wisdom Ventures that explores the mental fitness practices, rituals, and sources of wisdom fuelling founders who are scaling compassion and wellness. 

Nick Allen is co-founder & CEO of Sunnyside. He’s a student of habit change and behavioural psychology and an avid self-improvement enthusiast. He founded Sunnyside after finding few options to help with more mindful drinking, vs an all or nothing approach. Before co-founding Sunnyside, Nick held various growth and business development roles, including serving as the head of growth at the rideshare app Lyft.

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Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who retired at the age of 39 in order to teach others how to reach financial freedom through non-traditional ways.

Elizabeth marries accessible financial education with the nuances of energy and intuition to create confident, aligned investors. She helps individuals reshape their perspectives on wealth, rewrite their money narratives and redirect their financial future with consistent income that grants them more time and energy to focus on the deeper purpose of their work and the things that truly light them up.

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The Founder Series is an original podcast series by Behind the Human & Wisdom Ventures that explores the mental fitness practices, rituals, and sources of wisdom fuelling founders who are scaling compassion and wellness. 

Mari Sierra is a somatic designer, embodiment practitioner and creative strategist advancing a culture of holistic wellbeing by creating experiences that support embodied learning. Her healing practice is based on the teachings of Qi-gong, elemental dance and craniosacral therapy. Her aim at OYE is to create a movement that inspires the next generations to spark their own self-healing journeys by practicing new emotional habits.

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Kim Strother is a wellness coach, personal trainer, and yoga instructor. As aptly named one of LA’s top celebrity trainers, she has spent two decades creating individualized health programs for clients, including her popular 30-Day Transformation Program and In-Home Bootcamp. Kim is a featured fitness instructor on the Melissa Wood Health App and has taught for various studios and workshops nationwide, including Yoga Glo, Barry’s Bootcamp, Bandier, SXSW and Summit Series.

Join Kim at Raffles Bali on retreat: Discover a sensory journey of wellbeing!

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The Founder Series is an original podcast series by Behind the Human & Wisdom Ventures that explores the mental fitness practices, rituals, and sources of wisdom fuelling founders who are scaling compassion and wellness. 

Cara Abbott, Founder & CEO of Betterleave, a new integrative grief care system to treat the whole person—mind, body and soul.

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Topaz Adizes is the founder of The Skin Deep, an experience design studio that creates the Emmy award-winning web series called {THE AND}. The Skin Deep's main focus is using questions as a powerful tool to facilitate intimate conversations and foster deeper human connections. Topaz and the team have spent the past ten years distilling their knowledge and are now sharing it more widely with others. This effort culminates with the upcoming release of the book, The 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships.

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The Founder Series is an original podcast series by Behind the Human & Wisdom Ventures that explores the mental fitness practices, rituals, and sources of wisdom fuelling founders who are scaling compassion and wellness.

Cecily Mak, Partner, Start-up Operator and Investor at Wisdom Ventures has been working with start-ups and their founders to bridge analog and digital experiences for twenty year. She’s held roles ranging from General Counsel, Chief Revenue Officer, and most recently Chief Operating Officer in the fields of music, publishing, VR, mindfulness/wellbeing, and crypto.

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Why is it that the stories that change our lives rarely begin with certainty, but with curiosity and risk?

Marc sits down with author, ghostwriter, and screenwriter Platte Clark to explore why storytelling isn’t just an art form—it’s a survival tool. From abandoning law school for philosophy, to writing bestselling fiction, to ghostwriting more than two dozen books for thought leaders, Platte shares what he’s learned about creativity, courage, and the quiet mental practices that make meaningful work possible.

This episode dives into the tension between art and business, the myth that creativity must be strategic to matter, and why naivety may actually be the greatest creative advantage we have left—especially in the age of AI.

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Timestamps:

00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”

02:10 — Discovering the identity of a humanist

04:20 — Leaving law behind for philosophy and meaning

07:30 — Falling in love with learning (and being a lifelong student)

10:15 — Writing the first book without knowing the rules

13:40 — Why quitting your job to write is usually a bad idea (and why he did it anyway)

17:00 — The bird and the sword: a metaphor for creative balance

20:45 — Why writing the book is the easy part

24:30 — Ghostwriting, abundance, and unexpected opportunity

28:10 — Advice to first-time authors: protect your naivety

31:40 — AI, storytelling, and what machines can’t replace

34:50 — Mental fitness, breathwork, and creative recovery

38:30 — Music, movement, and engineering the creative environment

41:20 — Who reads the first draft (and why honesty matters)

43:10 — Why every human has a story worth telling

45:00 — Final reflections on humanity, story, and meaning

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Judi Holler is a keynote speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and entrepreneur who imagines a world where the word regret has been eliminated from the conversation.

“I’m here to move people into massive action despite doubt so they can turn setbacks into success, fear into faith, and excuses into energy.” — Judi Holler

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James Burstall is CEO of Argonon, one of the UK’s top international independent production groups. The group is headquartered in London with hubs in New York, Los Angeles, Oklahoma, Liverpool and Glasgow. Founded by James, the group has won more than 125 international awards, including Emmys, BAFTAs and Royal Television Society Awards, and encompasses nine world-class production companies.

During his tenure at Argonon he has had to deal with a variety of existential crises. Through them all, he's managed to guide his team out the other side successfully. Whether it's been the credit crunch or terror attacks. Recessions. Natural disasters. Pandemics. The TV industry has felt the strain of these recurring events like all of us. And each time, James has put strategies in place in order to be prepared for the next time something like this happens: because it will happen again.

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Tony Hawk — Professional Skateboarder, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist.

A sample of the topics explored:

• The early days of skateboarding
• The paradox of Tony’s high school years
• Tony Hawk, “The Hollywood Consultant”
• Overcoming challenges in the industry and his most significant physical injury
• The effects of fame on Tony, his family, and his relationships
• The Mental Fitness practices that keep his mind healthy and thriving
• How Tony has adjusted his perspective and style to continue skating at 55 years old
• The future of Skateboarding & advocating for Skateparks

Shout-out to Birdhouse Skateboards and the Skatepark Project

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Jerry Colonna is the CEO, and co-founder, of reboot.io , an executive coaching and leadership development firm whose coaches and facilitators are committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. For nearly 20 years, he has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others to lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity. Previous to his career as a coach he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners, which he launched 1996 with partner, Fred Wilson. Flatiron became one of the most successful, early-stage investment programs in the New York City area. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

I highly encourage you to read Jerry's latest book, "Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong". In my opinion, it is one of the most important books of the year.

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Scott Shigeoka is a globally recognized expert in curiosity, a speaker, and the author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. He is renowned for translating research into strategies that promote positive well-being and meaningful relationships worldwide.

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In this episode, Marc interviews Adam Higgins head coach and high-performance director for Canada Skateboard. They discuss Adam’s journey in adventure/ extreme sports, from growing up in Northern Ontario to working with top athletes in Whistler. Adam shares his passion for coaching and helping athletes reach their full potential. Tune in to learn more about Adam’s experiences and insights into the world of extreme sports.

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Bree Wasylenko: Actor, dancer and choreographer. 

Marc and Bree discuss her journey from the dance floor to the film set, exploring her transition from one art form to another. Bree opens up about her experience with depression after achieving her goal of making it to "So You Think You Can Dance" and the subsequent confusion she faced. She delves into her discovery of acting and how it improved her dancing by adding an emotional element to her movements. Bree also shares her struggle and eventual understanding of social media, turning it into a tool for connection and public journaling. This episode is a deep dive into a life shaped by arts, self-reflection, and constant learning.

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NOA AON, aka Pavel Stuchlik, is a sought-after leader in self-realization techniques and application, an internationally conscious DJ/producer, serial impact entrepreneur, investor, and certified Ambassador of Peace & Wim Hof Instructor. His primary intention is to help others realize their full potential while unifying the world one person at a time.

Special offers from Pavel and team:

>>> 30% discount code for courses & Waveguard EMF protection - HUMAN30

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Eric Balance is a Conscious Business Curator, host, visionary, and integrator for conscious entrepreneurs and world-renowned artists. He has spent time as a Tony Robbins Platinum Partner, and raised his visibility by consulting top names in the business development industry.

Eric founded Balance Media Ventures and The Resilient Minds Podcast to raise the levels of awareness in community, and to challenge thought leaders around the world by offering them an opportunity to share with vulnerability their insights and journeys, hoping it would allow others to see that leadership is about leading yourself and building a powerful relationship with yourself.

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Justin McLeod is the Founder and CEO of Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted. After a few years in management consulting, he attended Harvard Business School, where he was inspired to follow his passion for connecting people. Justin founded Hinge in February 2011 with a mission to create real-life connections. Justin's vision for a more thoughtful experience resonated with singles and Match Group, which acquired the company in 2018.

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You Don't Need to Try Harder. You Need to Understand the Patterns Running Your Mind.

In this solo episode, Marc breaks down a pattern he’s seen across 500+ conversations, boardrooms, and personal turning points: capable, intelligent people who know what to do, yet still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of alignment.

This episode introduces a practical framework for designing a Mental Fitness Blueprint. A system that helps you understand your mental operating pattern, align your practices to what you’re actually building, and recover faster when life gets messy.

Think of this as a blueprint for your next 90 days, not just what you’ll do, but how your mind will support you along the way.

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Timestamps:

00:00 — Why this solo episode needed to be said

01:40 — The pattern Marc kept seeing across 500+ interviews

03:10 — Why insight alone never creates change

04:40 — The hidden cost of running life without a mental system

06:30 — Why most mental fitness advice doesn’t work

09:00 — The three things every mental fitness system must do

10:50 — Mental operating patterns (and why none are “wrong”)

13:40 — Designing your next 90 days from the inside out

15:30 — Daily rituals that actually match how you work

16:40 — The reset protocol: Pause, Reset, Re-enter

18:10 — How this expands your operating range over time

19:40 — Why self-knowledge is becoming the ultimate advantage

21:00 — Building your own system vs. using the Blueprint

23:00 — The real risk of doing nothing

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Tamara Loehr is an award-winning 8-figure Growth Advisor, recently named Forbes Top 11 Most Impactful Leaders. Tamara is an Investor, Mentor, Author and Speaker committed to driving impact by supporting others to grow their business and use it as a force for good.

We discuss Tamara's journey as a musician and songwriter, her transition into entrepreneurship, and the importance of finding purpose in business. Tamara shares insights on creativity, problem-solving, and the power of tapping into one's zone of genius. She also emphasizes the need for self-care, mental fitness, and nurturing the five extensions of being: self, family, community, business, and Mother Nature. Throughout the conversation, Tamara highlights the value of positive mindset, surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals, and making decisions based on both logic and intuition.

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Roderick de Rode, founder & CEO at Spinn Inc, serial entrepreneur and tech executive. Roderick has scaled $250M+ online and distribution businesses co-founded Limeau (acquired by Heineken) and has acquired financial backing from top VCs like Spark Capital, Amazon’s Alexa Fund & Bar9 Ventures.

We had a fascinating conversation covering a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, coffee rituals, innovation, disruption, sustainability, and the use of IoT (Internet of Things) in the coffee industry.

I personally use a SPINN machine at home and it's exceptional! For 20% off, use "Champagne20" at check-out! https://www.spinn.com/

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Stephen Gyllenhaal, a visionary director, producer, poet, and writer, discusses various topics including philanthropy, radical change, the power of storytelling, rewiring the brain, and finding fulfillment in life. He also introduces his documentary film, UnCharitable, which delves into the hidden depths of philanthropy and calls for a call to action for a better future. Additionally, he shares information about the Identity Development Institute, an organization focused on human development. Throughout the conversation, Stephen reflects on his own experiences as a parent to Jake, Maggie and Luke and the influence of his grandmother on his perspective to life, parenting and working in chaos.

UnCharitable Documentary: https://uncharitablemovie.com/

The Identity Development Institute: https://www.identitydevelopmentinstitute.com/

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Emma Dunwoody is a qualified Master Coach and Human Behavioral Specialist who wakes people up to the power within them using her unique method of Transformational Human Design(TM), a system of self-knowledge and guidance unlike anything else that exists. 

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Andrew Barnsley is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Executive Producer based in Toronto and Los Angeles. A six-time Canadian Screen Award winner, three of his series have been nominated for Best Comedy over the past 10 years. Andrew previously served as an Executive Producer on the comedy SCHITT’S CREEK (80 x ½ hour) starring Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara, for which he received Emmy, Golden Globe, and Canadian Screen Awards. He is the CEO of Project 10 Productions and currently the President of the Toronto Film School.

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Hannah Blake is a somatic healer and founder of Somaya, a meditative movement method that promotes healing and higher states of consciousness. With a background as a professional dancer, Hannah has shared her practice around the globe and expanded to include preparation and integration of psychedelic medicine journeys. She is also the director of programming at Holos Costa Rica, a retreat space and holistic community with indigenous traditional medicines at the center. Through her work, Hannah aims to help others access their innate wisdom through the power of movement and dance.

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Paula Carozzo is an inclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker who has cultivated and created a space to redefine disability. At the age of five, Paula was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after experiencing brain damage from surgery, which caused a non-traumatic brain injury in the motor cortex region of her brain. On her journey with a cane, Paula shares her story about what it's like to live with a disability by amplifying the voices of her community and sharing their laughs, struggles, and adventures.

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Jeff Depatie is a former Canadian JTF2 Combat Sniper and is currently a documentary film producer and the Chief Course Architect of The Special Forces Experience and Art of Adversity. As a former tier 1 special forces soldier, Jeff has refocused his form of service to dedicate his life to exploring PTSD and how we can turn life’s adversities into opportunities for new life and personal growth.

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Darren’s ChatGPT bio:

Darren Berrecloth, widely known as "The Claw," is a renowned professional mountain biker hailing from Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. He has become an icon in the world of freeride mountain biking, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on two wheels.

Darren’s fearless riding style and innovative approach to the sport have earned him a prominent position among the elite riders in the industry. He has competed in numerous international competitions, including Red Bull Rampage, where he has consistently showcased his exceptional skills on some of the most challenging terrain.

Beyond his success in competitions, Darren is also an avid explorer and adventurer. He has travelled to remote corners of the globe, seeking untamed landscapes and uncharted riding opportunities. His adventures have been featured in documentaries and films, inspiring countless riders to pursue their own mountain biking dreams.

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In this episode of Behind the Human, acclaimed filmmaker and director Martin Webb shares his journey and insights on creating emotionally powerful documentaries, including the hit Netflix series Drive to Survive. Listen in as he discusses the importance of humanizing subjects, understanding the audience's emotions, and the power of storytelling.

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What if grief isn’t something you heal from…but something that teaches you how to love differently?

Marc sits down with medium and spiritual guide Michelle Murphy to explore grief not as a problem to solve, but as an experience that reshapes identity, presence, and love itself.

Michelle shares what she’s learned from over 20 years of guiding people through loss—why grief lives in the body, why time doesn’t “fix” it, and how moments of joy after loss often arrive wrapped in guilt. Together, they unpack the difference between missing someone and missing their presence, the danger of spiritual bypassing, and how love continues even when form disappears.

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Timestamps:

00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”

02:00 — Being a medium: why it’s not something you can turn off

04:30 — Grief as an embodied experience (lungs, breath, nervous system)

07:15 — Why grief isn’t linear—and never really ends

10:30 — The isolation of grief and the healing power of being seen

13:45 — The four-year cycle: anniversaries, acceptance, and new reality

17:20 — “Grief is the price we pay for love”

20:10 — Why joy after loss often brings guilt

23:40 — Missing someone vs. missing their presence

27:00 — Spiritual bypassing and toxic positivity in grief

30:15 — What actually helps people who are grieving

34:50 — Love as continuity, not absence

38:30 — Final reflections on patience, presence, and living forward

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Frank Bach’s Chat GPT bio:

A dynamic individual driven by passions that shape his life, thrives in the world of mindful living, skateboarding, and fatherhood. Hailing from the scenic lands of Canada, he embarked on a transformative journey that led him to the sun-soaked shores of California. It was there, amidst the bustling creativity of Edenspiekermann, that he honed his skills in product design, design systems, and the art of seamless collaboration across diverse platforms and time zones.

A natural leader, he ventured into the realm of Headspace, where he steered the ship of core product development and monetization with unwavering dedication. His commitment to excellence propelled him forward, as he refined his craft and brought forth captivating features and offerings that not only elevated metrics but also evoked pure joy.

Fuelled by his entrepreneurial spirit, he fearlessly embarked on multiple ventures, kickstarting businesses and lending his expertise to startups. From crafting immersive online and offline communities to curating e-commerce platforms, microbreweries, and record labels, his boundless creativity knew no bounds.

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Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views. She’s a regular contributor to Forbes, NBC, and Psychology Today where her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month.

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Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Performance Coach, and author who guides high-performance leaders to ignite their second wind to confront challenging midlife transitions with meaning and adventure. He practices and refines the core principles and strategies of the midlife high-performance plan he designs for clients in his own life and pursuits at his Pyrenees mountains home beside the 1992 Olympic Canoeing venue in La Seu d’Urgell in the Spanish state of Catalunya - the same canoeing venue where he and his canoeing partner, Scott Strausbaugh, won America’s first-ever Olympic Gold Medal in the sport of Whitewater Canoe Slalom at the 1992 Olympic Games.

In 2022, Joe published his first book, Slalom: 6 River Classes About How To Confront Obstacles, Advance Amid Uncertainty, & Bring Focus To What Matters Most - Joe's reflections, experiences, relationships, and strategies from more than 40 years on the river transferred to navigating your river of the life.

Link to Joe's Journaling Framework.

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