Best And Highperformance Building Podcasts (2025)

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Yes, We Ran A Christmas Beep Test And Loved It 9:04

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Want a team that shows up, leans in, and stays connected when it matters most? Start with one small tradition. Ben shares a simple holiday story—a family beep test before Christmas lunch—and turns it into a clear playbook for leaders who want stronger culture and steadier performance. From youth to grandparents, everyone takes a role, and that shar…

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EP. 351: Stefanos Sifandos: How To Break Survival Patterns and Build Real Inner Safety. 13:34

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This powerful clip is from episode 338. In this honest, soul-stretching microsode, I sit with Stefanos Sifandos — Renowned Relationship Coach — to explore what it really means to know, love + lead yourSELF. We talk about growing up in environments shaped by impatience, survival, + unspoken pain — and how those early imprints write the emotional cod…

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The Future of Digital Marketing: Where AI Meets Authenticity with Dave Parkhurst | Episode 246 43:55

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EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a lifelong technologist who helped build the early internet now leads the AI revolution in digital marketing? In this episode, I talk with Dave Parkhurst, founder of GreenHaven Interactive, one of the first full-service digital agencies in the Pacific Northwest. Dave shares how he went from his days at Apple to hel…

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EFR 916: What to Do When God Feels Distant: Faith, Obedience, Healing, and the Search for Deeper Meaning with Apostle Kathryn Krick 1:19:43

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In this expansive and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Apostle Kathryn Krick to explore faith, spiritual authority, healing, and what it truly means to live a life "ever forward." Kathryn unpacks the biblical foundation of apostleship, the modern restoration of spiritual gifts, and her belief that healing, deliverance, and miracles ar…

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Chris Lendrum: Leading the leaders, running the NZRU 1:09:05

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What truly turns a collection of talented individuals into a team that outperforms its parts? Chris Lendrum, GM of Professional Rugby and Performance at New Zealand Rugby, reframes culture with a striking idea: ten times eight can equal 60, 80, or 120 depending on the environment you build. From there, we unpack the daily leadership work that makes…

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EFR 915: Why Money Is the #1 Reason Relationships Fail, Why You Should Never Fall in Love With Potential and Why Your Partner Is Your Biggest Financial Decision with Pattie Ehsaie 58:05

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This epsiode is brought ot you by Quickbooks, Audible and Caldera Lab. What if the most important financial decision you ever make has nothing to do with investing, real estate, or your career—but who you choose as your partner? In this powerful episode of Ever Forward Radio, Chase sits down with attorney, financial expert, and author Pattie Ehsaie…

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Reflections: Small Players Tackle, Big Players Run 11:20

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One sentence can tell the truth about a team: small players want to tackle and big players want to run. We took that line apart and found the blueprint for a culture that turns comfort zones into competitive edges and effort into belonging. Across the mic, we share stories from the 10–7 connection, why the jersey’s history pulls more weight than an…

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EP. 350: Q&A: Getting Hurt, Getting Honest & Getting Grounded — Real Talk on Love & Life. 35:17

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In this heart-to-heart Q&A, we move through themes of self-trust, relationships, courage, + the quiet strength of asking for help. I talk about what it means to ground yourself in hard moments, how to shift from self-critique to self-compassion, and why the question “What can I do to make things easier on myself right now?” can change everything. I…

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EFR 914: The Hidden Triggers of Cancer: What 95% of Us Are Getting Wrong About Health with Elissa Goodman 1:05:40

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This epsiode is brought ot you by LMNT, Strong Coffee Company, Legion Athletics and Fatty15. After healing from Hodgkin's lymphoma in her 30s, Elissa Goodman turned her personal health crisis into a lifelong mission: helping others prevent and recover from cancer through holistic nutrition and mindful living. In this episode, she opens up about her…

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YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED BUT ARE STILL EMPTY—HERE’S WHY | Finnian Kelly - E132 53:28

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Visionary leader, author, and breathwork guide Finnian Kelly explores the power of intentionality, the courage to face old patterns, and the profound moments that crack us open to deeper truth. Finnian shares his journey through fatherhood, trauma, healing, and the spiritual science of feeling-based living. You’ll hear how presence can change every…

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Tessa Bradley - Artisans Group 30:16

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Tessa Bradley is the principal architect and CEO of the Artisans Group Architecture and Planning Company, a woman-owned, woman-led firm based in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Tessa was in the second round of PHIUS trainings, and Artisan's Group did the second certified Passive House in Washington State ... so they've been in this spac…

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Reflections: From D Team to the Working with the Worlds Best 16:53

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A team list can teach you more than a scoreboard. Ben opens up about growing up in New Zealand rugby culture, missing A teams year after year, and how that sting forged a durable kind of resilience that later powered a professional career and a life in coaching. The story tracks an unlikely path from D team disappointment to Super Rugby, through co…

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EP. 349: Q&A: Being Misunderstood, Setting Real Boundaries, and Staying True to Yourself. 33:41

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Some truths arrive as whispers. Some arrive as wounds that teach. Some arrive as a reminder: you were never meant to fit… You were meant to be. In this intimate Q&A episode, I answer your questions on misunderstanding, boundaries, and creative resilience — pulling from the decades I’ve spent writing my way into my values, my voice, + mySELF. We exp…

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Finetuning the Longevity Lifestyle with Oz García | Episode 248 44:13

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if aging wasn't a slow decline… but a design choice? This week I'm talking with longevity pioneer Oz Garcia—the man Fortune 100 CEOs and A-list performers call when their energy, immunity, or performance is on the line. We explore the future of bio-hacking, the hidden biological costs of entrepreneurship, and the surprising hab…

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EFR 913: Why GLP-1 Medications Work (and When They Don't): The Hidden Hormone Story Behind Ozempic & Wegovy with Ashley Koff 1:39:20

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This episode is brought to you by Joi & Blokes, Troscriptions, and Caldera Lab. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD breaks down the truth behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, reframing them not as magic weight-loss shots but as hormone replacement therapies that reveal how dysfunctional most peop…

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Augustine Pulu: How Coaches Can Create Monsters! 57:42

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Send us a text If you can SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE the show and series, you would be doing your bit to grow this show. Very appreciated. Ben To subscribe to the newsletter or to get a copy of the book, jump onto: www.coachingculture.com.au Support the show Share this show with your mates, rugby, coaches, leaders! Dont be shy.…

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THE HIDDEN BRAINWAVE SHIFT THAT REGULATES EVERY WOMAN’S NERVOUS SYSTEM | Dr. Melissa Sonners - E130 58:31

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What if the key to reclaiming your true self isn’t found in more hustle, but in nervous system regulation, brainwave awareness, and micro-moments of self-connection? Dr. Melissa Sonners shares her powerful journey from burnout and illness to rediscovering alignment, intuition, and playful vitality. This conversation is equal parts science and soul,…

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UNLOCK YOUR NEUROCHEMISTRY BY REMOVING THIS ONE DAILY HABIT | Amanda Kuda - E131 59:06

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Amanda Kuda opens up about choosing an alcohol-free life without a “rock bottom,” how removing one habit can transform every layer of your potential, and why this movement is far bigger than wellness trends. This conversation dives into the deeper truth beneath “normal” drinking culture, identity, intuition, emotional resilience, and the spiritual …

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Mike Catt: No Dumb Questions. Building Brave Team Cultures 1:01:09

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A golden Sydney evening sets the scene, but the real heat in this conversation is Mike Catt’s blueprint for durable, high-performing teams. We go far beyond tactics to unpack why love for the game, genuine care, and trained calm turn individual talent into collective results. Mike traces a remarkable journey from South Africa’s hard-edged competiti…

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Trey Farmer - Forge Craft Architecture + Design 35:54

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Trey Farmer is a Principal and Partner, as well as the Chief Sustainability Officer, at Forge Craft Architecture and Design, based in Austin, Texas. His Passive House journey began in Grad School, where he got his CPHC as part of the program. He is one of the team of friends who bring the Humid Climate Conference to life, looking forward to the six…

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EFR 912: How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life and Why Optimizing Your Libido is the Missing Key to Being a High-Performer with Dr. Susan Bratton 1:04:07

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This episode is brought to you by Joymode, Strong Coffee Company and Cured Nutrition. In this high-energy and revealing episode, intimacy expert Dr. Susan Bratton, PhD joins us to explain why great sex is not just pleasurable — it's powerful. We explore how optimizing your sex life is the "fourth health factor" that most high achievers overlook, ye…

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The Tony Brown Effect. How he has got the Springboks to a new level. 11:59

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A 70-point demolition tells one story. The way South Africa kept shape with cards, shuffled roles without panic, and attacked with conviction tells the real one: culture, clarity, and coaching aligned. We trace that edge back to Tony Brown’s fingerprints and the mindset that flips good teams into ruthless, resilient units. We start with the simples…

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EP. 348: Oliver Mann: How Journaling Helps You Discover Your Truth and Break Self-Judgment 1:20:07

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I sat down with Oliver Mann — 30+ years deep in the journaling world, a keeper of stories, a guide for the brave — to explore the REAL reason journaling works. Spoiler: it’s not the pen. It’s not the page.It’s YOU. Your courage. Your SELF-honesty. Your willingness to stop hiding from your own reflection. This conversation is an initiation into radi…

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The Invisible Forces That Hold Leaders Back with Janet Breitenbach | Episode 247 41:07

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EPISODE SUMMARY What's really holding your team back from having candid conversations, collaborating, and thriving? Today, Janet Breitenbach, executive coach to Fortune 500 leaders and creatives, pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces that prevent high-performing teams from reaching their potential. We talk about - Identifying blind spots t…

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EFR 911: Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant Brain - How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Sleep, Focus, and Stress Relief with Dr. Patrick Porter 1:29:47

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This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, WHOOP and Timeline. Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD joins us today to break down what brain fitness really means and why modern life is overwhelming a biological system that was never designed for today's pace. Dr. Porter explains how brain energy, neuroplasticity, breathwork, mitochondria, sleep architecture, str…

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Phil Dowson: How A Director Of Rugby Shapes Behavior, Balance, And Belief 1:02:36

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If culture is just words on a wall, it won’t survive a 30‑game season. We sat down with Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson to unpack how a top Premiership club actually lives its values: clear behaviors, blunt but caring feedback, and a sense of humor that makes hard work sustainable. From academy integration to senior leadership, fro…

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RECLAIM YOUR BODY AFTER YEARS OF DISSOCIATION WITH THIS PSYCHEDELIC-SOMATIC METHOD | Olivia Young - E129 1:03:43

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Olivia Young joins Kristin to explore trauma, transformation, and the courageous path to self-healing. From surviving sexual assault and disassociation to rediscovering wholeness through movement, plant medicine, and inner work, Olivia reveals how pain can become a portal to power. Together they unpack the complexities of embodiment, intimacy, femi…

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Michael Quast - Passive House Canada 38:15

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Michael Quast is the CEO of Passive House Canada. With a career that spans marketing, PR, executive management, and communications, including being executive producer for the successful HGTV renovation show, Holmes on Homes, and then later CEO for The Holmes Group, Michael feels that his role at Passive House Canada is something of a unicorn job, p…

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HEAL TRAUMA FASTER THAN TALK THERAPY WITH PSYCHEDELICS, SOMATICS & IFS | Mike Zeller - E128 47:36

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Kristin sits down with mentor and transformational guide Mike Zeller to explore the profound intersection of trauma healing, psychedelics, and personal transformation. Together, they unpack how therapies like MDMA-assisted IFS work, somatic practices, and sacred medicines are reshaping the way we heal from trauma, reclaim our nervous systems, and s…

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A reflective look at the philosophies of Eddie Jones. 20:57

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Coaches love big ideas until pressure hits and the ideas melt. Today we share our drafted chapter on Eddie Jones and pull out the hard, usable lessons that survive heat: culture as behavior, observation as a craft, and high standards delivered without resentment. After nearly 50 interviews with elite rugby minds, Eddie’s lens still cuts the cleares…

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EP. 347: Christine Hassler: Why Your Childhood Shows Up in Your Relationships (And How To Shift It) 13:18

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This powerful clip is from episode 336 In this raw + illuminating microsode, I sit down with Christine Hassler to explore the invisible threads between childhood wounds, creativity, + the way we show up in our adult lives. We talk about the moments when expression felt unsafe — when you learned to silence yourSELF to be accepted — and how that supp…

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RENOWNED NUTRITIONIST WARNS AGAINST LOW-FAT DIETS | Dylan Gemelli - E127 45:16

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Dylan Gemelli opens up about his incredible journey from modeling and prison time to becoming a respected voice in health, fitness, and biohacking. He shares with Kristin raw truths about resilience, overcoming negative self-talk, optimizing nutrition, and unlocking the power of cellular health. With unfiltered honesty and practical wisdom, Dylan s…

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From Chaos to Clarity: The Hidden Systems of Sustainable Success | Episode 246 29:18

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EPISODE SUMMARY Ever feel like the more your business grows, the less peace you have? Navy Veteran and Business Strategist Chanda Coston says the key to scaling isn't more hustle — it's structure with soul. In this episode, we talk about how to break mindset blocks, build systems that serve your sanity, and create a business that makes sense — and …

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EFR 910: Muscle, Menopause & Metabolism - The Hidden Health Crisis Impacting Every Woman After 40 with Dr. Jessica Shepherd 1:26:17

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This episod is brought to you by Cured Nutrition, Caldera Lab and Joi & Blokes. Dr. Jessica Shepherd—OB/GYN, clinical advisor for P-Volv, and author of Generation M—breaks down everything women need to know about perimenopause, menopause, and longevity. She explains why mindset is the foundation of midlife health, how declining estrogen affects eve…

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Nathan Grey: Toughness is a talent. Coaching the Red/Blue Head Mindset. 1:02:09

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What if the best culture in your team is hiding in plain sight—in the way players clean a table, put plates away, or stick around for a coffee that really means connection? We sit down with Nathan Gray—Wallaby, defense specialist, and now director of rugby—to map the behaviors that make standards visible and repeatable under pressure. Nathan pulls …

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THE MENTAL PRISONS KEEPING YOU STUCK IN GRIEF & PAIN | Peter Crone - E126 1:00:37

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Kristin welcomes Peter Crone, the renowned “Mind Architect,” for a deeply personal and liberating conversation. Together, they unravel the human experience of grief, loss, and healing, and how our deepest pain often holds the key to our greatest freedom. From childhood trauma to awakening, Peter shares how the stories we tell ourselves trap us and …

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Jeremy Clarke - Simple Life Homes 32:47

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Jeremy Clarke is the founder and CEO of Simple Life Homes and Simple Life Building Systems, based out of Bowmanville, Ontario. They combine the principles of passive house design with off-site (prefabricated) and carbon-conscious construction to produce sustainable, healthy home packages. In this episode, we talk about Passive Houses, Pretty Good H…

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You Don’t Need More Time; You Need Simpler, Sharper Sessions That Fit Your Team’s Identity 17:04

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Ever feel like two practices a week can’t possibly cover skills, systems, set piece, and fitness? We unpack a practical blueprint that turns time pressure into sharper sessions, starting with the one choice that clarifies everything: define your team identity and let it set the plan. From there, we lean into a DIY fitness culture that takes conditi…

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EP. 346: How To Be More Stoic Under Pressure. 33:31

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I say your emotions aren’t your enemy—they’re data. They’re messages from your body + your soul, guiding you toward your truth. This episode is your framework for learning how to feel it all without losing yourSELF in the process. Through my 5-step Emotional Agility Framework, we dive into the art of self-awareness, emotional discipline + integrati…

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EFR 909: Stop Trying, Start Doing: How to Overcome Fear, Procrastination, and People-Pleasing with Carla Ondrasik 1:00:47

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This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab and Audible. Author and mindset disruptor Carla Ondrasik unpacks the radical idea behind 'stop trying'. Carla challenges the culturally accepted virtue of "trying," revealing it as a fear response that keeps us stuck in inaction and self-sabotage. Through personal stories—from pitching hit songs to Cher…

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Sean Graham: Youth Rugby Coaching Masterclass. A Playbook for School Rugby Success 58:47

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What does a team feel like when the culture works? Players show up early. Coaches look for solutions when it rains. Conversations flow before and after practice because care and connection aren’t slogans—they’re the system. We sit down with Sean Graham, long‑time Director of Rugby at St. Joseph’s Nudgee College and founder of the Youth Rugby Coache…

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EFR 908: How to Use Methylene Blue Safely for Energy, Recovery & Brain Health with Dr. Scott Sherr 51:44

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In this second part of the conversation, Dr. Scott Sherr returns to unpack one of the most fascinating compounds in modern mitochondrial medicine — methylene blue. Once used as the first FDA-approved antimicrobial drug, methylene blue is now being rediscovered as a powerful mitochondrial optimizer that helps the body both produce and detoxify energ…

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Coaching Under Pressure: Owning Your Dark Traits 15:17

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Pressure doesn’t invent character—it reveals it. When the game tightens and the season bites back, many of us slide into sarcasm, shut people out, or bury ourselves in busywork that feels safe. I unpack those dark traits head-on and share how elite coaches identify them, speak them aloud, and build systems that keep emotion from hijacking the facts…

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EP. 345: Ellina Abovian: How To Move On From Heartbreak + Rise Into Your Real Power. 1:09:05

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In this episode of The Roxanne Show, I sit down with the unapologetically raw Ellina Abovian — journalist, storyteller + woman in the wild process of BECOMING. Together we dive deep into the art of self-discovery, the courage to walk away from what no longer fits, + the beauty of rebuilding yourSELF from truth, not expectation. They say certainty i…

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EFR 907: Why Men Are (Quietly) Giving Up - Modern Masculinity in the US and Promising Mental Health Therapies with Benjamin Forest 58:06

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In this moving Veterans Day episode of Ever Forward Radio, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Forest opens up about his personal battle with depression, grief, and identity loss after 25 years of service — and how psychedelics became a catalyst for healing, love, and authentic living. He and Chase explore the mental-health crisis among veterans, t…

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The Truth About Wellness Hype and Preventive Health with Niko Hems | Episode 245 30:51

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EPISODE SUMMARY How can entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships, or happiness? In this episode, Niko Hems, Growth Lead at Berlin-based longevity company YEARS, shares his insights on preventive health, debunks wellness myths, and explains how a data-driven approach can optimize both life and bus…

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Jacob Deva Racusin - New Frameworks 39:06

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Jacob Deva Racusin is the lead researcher at Builders for Climate Action and the co-founder of New Frameworks. Jacob comfortably bridges the gap between seemingly (though not, in fact) disparate worlds, valuing both the intuitive comfort of building with the natural materials our ancestors have used for millennia and the cutting edge of building an…

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EFR 906: The #1 Thing Killing Your Mitochondria & How to Stop it TODAY with Dr. Scott Sherr 1:01:58

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This episode is brought to you by Troscriptions. Tired, drained, and ready for a change? You are not alone. In fact, 94% of Americans experience some degree of mitochondrial dysfunction that is possibly leading to unwanted symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, and even poor mental health. In this episode with Dr. Scott Sherr, MD you wil…

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Mick Byrne : From All Blacks to Fiji. How Self Awareness Creates Culture that Lasts. 1:04:22

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What if culture didn’t need a slogan? Mick Byrne, head coach of the Flying Fijians and former All Blacks coach, joins us to unpack a disarmingly simple idea: culture is values, standards, and beliefs lived every day. No fanfare. No buzzwords. Just behavior. From a Fijian security guard celebrating effort after a loss to rival teams singing together…

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EFR 905: How to Know You Have a Wounded Inner Child (and How to Heal It) with Olivia Amitrano 1:23:05

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Olivia Amitrano — founder of Organic Olivia and now recording artist OLIVIA — returns to explore the art of reinvention, inner child healing, and overcoming the fear of the unknown. Olivia opens up about shedding the identity that built her success, rediscovering creativity through play, and learning to trust herself again after a period of deep ch…