Best Nathan Riley Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 312: Why This OB-GYN Walked Away From the System with Dr. Nathan Riley 1:00:01

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Hospital birth may not be the right path for every OB/GYN. This week, I’m in conversation with Dr. Nathan Riley, an OB-GYN and palliative care physician who left conventional medicine to support home birth and midwifery-led care. We talk about what the system gets wrong, what it does right, and how honoring true autonomy can transform the birth exp…

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How Circadian Rhythms Shape Strength, Recovery, and Health with Dr. Karen Esser #829 51:25

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In this episode, Dr. Karen Esser Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiology and Aging at the University of Florida joins the crew to break down one of the most overlooked performance variables in human physiology: circadian timing. After a career spent studying muscle adaptation, Dr. Esser shifted her research toward the molecular clocks i…

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[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Recognizing When You Need Mental Health Support 55:16

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This is a special rebroadcast of one of my most essential postpartum episodes — a clear, compassionate conversation about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and how to recognize when you need support. This episode will help you clearly know what’s “normal,” what’s not, or when to consider treatment. I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Waggle — ps…

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#438 Exploring Metabolic Health & Cold Therapy w/ Dr. Thomas Seager 1:33:58

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In this podcast, Kyle welcomes Dr. Thomas Seager, a professor at Arizona State University and founder of Oz Co Forge. Dr. Seager elaborates on the benefits of pre-cooling before workouts with ice baths. Key concepts discussed include the decline in testosterone levels, mitochondrial health, and the role of biomolecules in testosterone synthesis. Th…

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[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Thriving After the NICU Journey 44:39

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This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most-loved postpartum episodes, a powerful and practical conversation for any parent navigating life after the NICU. Whether you’re currently in the thick of it or simply want to feel more prepared, this replay will leave you feeling supported, grounded, and seen. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jess…

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#437 Unleashing Potential: Blood Flow Restriction w/ Dr. Mike Debord 56:17

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In this episode of the podcast, Kyle is joined by Dr. Mike Debord to delve into the advanced technology of blood flow restriction (BFR) and its extensive benefits. They discuss the science behind BFR, its applications in different age groups, and its potential to revolutionize athletic performance and recovery. Dr. Debord elaborates on how BFR can …

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Can’t Spell Larian Without A And I 1:34:50

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On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley convene one last time to close out 2025, a notably horrible year for the world but a pretty solid one for Aftermath. We begin by talking about a controversy that was unexpected, to say the least: Larian, riding a wave of goodwill by making perhaps the ultimate example of a big game for people and by …

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Radical Islamic Terror, the NGO Complex & West Virginia (ft. Congressman Riley Moore & Noah Wall) | #77 35:59

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Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with U.S. Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) and Noah Wall (President, co-founder at State Leadership Initiative) to discuss the attacks on Christians abroad and American sovereignty at home. We dive into what state and federal levers can solve the problems we face today. Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) represents Wes…

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Menopause, Weight Gain and Hormones with Fat Loss Expert Dr. Bill Campbell #828 54:24

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In this episode, Dr. Bill Campbell returns to the show to discuss a major pivot in his research from building muscle and optimizing fat loss to understanding menopause and its effects on women's body composition. After watching his wife struggle through a severe perimenopause transition that resisted every traditional fat loss strategy, Campbell un…

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[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Healing After A Traumatic Birth 54:39

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This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most downloaded postpartum episodes, and for good reason. This conversation is for you if your birth didn’t go the way you hoped. In this replay, I sit down with Kaylee Summers — the Birth Trauma Mama — to unpack what birth trauma actually is, why it’s so common, and how you can begin to heal. Kaylee brin…

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#436 Mind Master: Navigating Peak Performance w/ David Nurse 1:14:27

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In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes David Nurse, a renowned mental coach who has worked with elite athletes, particularly in the NBA. David talks about his experiences and the track record that sets him apart in the realm of life and mental coaching. The conversation transitions to various topics, including the importance of managing negative se…

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Advent: Joy

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By Jessye Saemenes

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Hunting for a good wife (ft. Anon Guest - 'The Lone Ranger' & Dylan Schroeder) 1:21:05

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Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with an 'Anonymous Guest' and Dylan Schroeder, New Founding Chief of Staff, to discuss family formation, good wife hunting, and spiritual infrastructure in the United States. Our anonymous guest "The Lone Ranger" is former 75th Ranger Regiment, an Ivy League dropout, and has storied experience across business, po…

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A Lot Of Great Games Will Never Win Game Awards 1:31:46

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This week, Gita, Riley, and Chris talk about many games that came out recently that will never win a Game Award, and what our attitudes about the event are. First, the enigmatic Ys-alike Angeline Era, a beautiful game with thoughtful design. Second, the toe tapping Rhythm Doctor which feels like it takes cues from Rhythm Tengoku and iNIS games like…

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The Lionglass: Jordan Rassas 48:37

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Rassas — also known as The Lionglass — a father, thinker, and fierce advocate for traditional family values and grounded masculine leadership. Jordan shares his journey from becoming a father at 17 to building a family-centred life rooted in devotion, presence, and responsibility. We speak about the embodiment …

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Holiday Boundaries, Big Milestones & What I’m Carrying Into 2026 14:58

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This episode is your invitation for a softer season, a clearer mind, or just a moment to breathe before the year ends. It will feel like a nice warm exhale. In this reflective end-of-year episode, I’m sharing the milestones, challenges, and growth that shaped my 2025 — from sending my NICU graduate to college, to navigating perimenopause, to choosi…

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Black Root Recovery: The Multi‑Modality Recovery Sauna Built for Veterans, Athletes, and High Performers #827 45:34

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Former Marine and general contractor Andrew Kavanaugh joins the crew to share the origin story of Black Root Recovery, a company he founded after watching too many of his fellow Marines struggle physically, mentally, and emotionally after returning home. What started as a personal quest to rebuild his health led to a 90-pound weight loss, the elimi…

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Schedule Breakdown and Around The CFL With Justin Dunk 1:14:36

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It was an early Holiday present for BC Lions and CFL fans, as the 2026 schedule was dropped this week! In their finale of 2025, Matt and Nik break down some of the more exciting games of our 72nd season filled with big matchups. Justin Dunk from 3DownNation stops by to talk schedule, the Lions hanging on to Keon Hatcher Sr. and his website’s exciti…

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#435 Alchemy of Life, Vision Quests & Spiritual Mastery w/ Erick Godsey 2:26:46

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The podcast features a return visit from Erick Godsey, who has worked alongside Kyle for over six years in Fit For Service (FFS) and previously at Onnit, where their desks were next to each other. They share a deep bond over discussions on Jungian psychology, tarot readings, and personal growth. The conversation primarily centers around their recen…

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How the Shadow Government controls Red States - Sec. Chuck Gray (WY-R, Secretary of State) & Thomas Murray 54:40

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Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State, and Thomas Murray, Senior Economic Strategist at the State Leadership Initiative, to discuss the national associations that comprise the "shadow government" and the covert influence they wield in red states. Thomas Murray is a Senior Economic Strategist at the State Le…

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Advent: Peace

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By Matt Campbell

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No More Horses Around (With Eyepatch Wolf) 1:48:44

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On this week’s episode, Nathan, Gita, and Chris are joined by the one and only John “Super Eyepatch Wolf” Walsh, YouTuber extraordinaire and, now, author of The Bizarre World Of Fake Games, a book about exactly what it says it’s about: meticulously crafted settings and rule sets for games that don’t actually exist. Walsh explains his fixation with …

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Ben Johns - The Most Dominant Pickleball Athlete In The World #826 50:34

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In this episode, the world's #1 pickleball player, Ben Johns, joins Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dr. Mike Lane to unpack what it really takes to stay at the top of one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet. Ben walks through the insane travel schedule, the perpetual in-season demands, and the growing physical toll of a sport p…

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Ep 311: 11-Pound Baby, 3-Hour Labor: Leah’s Powerful Home Birth Story 56:29

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Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a home birth story! Home birth can be safe, supported, and deeply empowering when planned well. In this birth story, I’m joined by Leah, a writer, mom of two, and aspiring childbirth educator who planned a home birth after a positive but impersonal hospital birth with her first child. Despite navig…

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Advent: Hope

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By Jessye Saemenes

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#434 Navigating Life from Athletics to Parenthood w/ Mike Salemi 1:25:02

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In this podcast, Kyle welcomes back Mike Salemi. They catch up on significant developments in Mike's life, including his journey into fatherhood and personal growth through education and fitness. Mike shares the crucial transition from his family business to pursuing his passions, which led him to study under Paul Chek. He discusses the profound in…

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Nathan Riley: The Holistic OBGYN 1:12:01

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nathan Riley — OB-GYN, holistic health advocate, and the first man we’ve had on The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast. Nathan brings a unique and deeply respectful perspective to the world of birth and womanhood — one shaped by his years working alongside midwives, his departure from conventional medicine, and his comm…

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Jacob Bond’s Journey From BCFC To The Lions + Touchdown Kelowna News, Grey Cup Week Recap 49:03

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Matt and Nik are back on what has been an exciting couple of days in Lions land. The fellas recap Monday’s Touchdown Kelowna announcements and look ahead to the two pivotal matchups with Calgary and Edmonton next summer. Jacob Bond knows a thing or two about the Apple Bowl from his time with the Okanagan Sun, The fullback recaps his rookie season a…

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MRI-based Muscle Analysis with Dr. Doug Goldstein #825 1:00:37

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In this episode, the Barbell Shrugged crew explores how next-generation MRI muscle analysis is transforming the way high-performing athletes train, recover, and prevent injury. Dr. Doug Goldstein walks Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash through Doug Larson's full Springbok Analytics scan a 3D "digital twin" of his musculoskeletal system th…

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Ep 310: What I'm Thankful For After 20+ Years as an OB-GYN 17:25

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This Thanksgiving, I’m inviting you into my heart. After more than two decades in obstetrics, raising a family, and building this platform — I’m pausing to name what I’m deeply grateful for. It’s more than a holiday checklist. This is about honoring the anchors that carry me through birth work and life. Whether you’re cooking, commuting, or just ca…

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The Gospel According to Matthew: Matthew Recap

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By Matt Campbell

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#433 Nomadic Wisdom & Astrological Insights w/ Julie Dean Richards 1:55:57

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In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes back Julie Dean Richards, affectionately referred to as the 'crunchy legal lady'. Julie's diverse expertise spans working with Bobby Kennedy’s team, Children's Health Defense, and offering legal support to families on medical decisions. She also has a deep passion for astrology, which is the focal point of thi…

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Harvard's Conservative Fight - Carter Stewart & Leo Koerner | #74 1:11:33

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Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Leo Koerner and Carter Stewart to discuss the current situation at Harvard: dealing with the administration, navigating the evolving realities of campus life, and advancing MAGA priorities within the student body. Leo Koerner is a senior history major at Harvard University, where he serves as president of th…

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MrBeast Dreams Of Elon (With Kat Tenbarge And Steven Asarch) 1:41:10

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by two of the finest internet culture reporters to ever lace up their boots and wade into the muck, Kat Tenbarge and Steven Asarch, to discuss why MrBeast’s new theme park, Beast Land, is so bad – and why quality was never the point in the first place. Spoiler alert: It’s a giant ad, as many so-called theme park…

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Lourdes Well of Being 1:08:34

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In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Lourdes Orozco — homeopath, healer, and fierce advocate for the Mother-Baby Dyad. We explore the deep, often unspoken bond between mother and child — and how modern culture so often overlooks the energetic, emotional, and physiological connection they share. Lourdes brings her wisdom in homeopathy and h…

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The Gospel According to Matthew: Matthew 28:11-20

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By Matt Campbell

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Precision Muscle Analysis with Matt Brown of Springbok Analytics #824 55:13

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In this episode, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash sit down with Matt Brown, Director of Business Development at Springbok Analytics, to explore the cutting edge world of MRI based muscle analysis. Matt breaks down the origins of Springbok, how the company grew from a university research lab solving cerebral palsy surgical problems into o…

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Ep 309: The Oral Health–Fertility Link No One’s Talking About 35:49

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What if the key to your fertility isn’t just in your hormones—but in your mouth? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Lee, dentist, entrepreneur, and author of Saved by the Mouth, to uncover the powerful connection between oral health and reproductive outcomes. We break down how bacteria in your mouth can influence conditions like…

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#432 The Path to Healing & Performance Through Breathwork w/ Nick Sweeney 57:17

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In this episode, Kyle has on Nick Sweeney, a breathwork expert with a background in athletics. Nick shares his journey from being a ski racer to overcoming a severe injury through breathwork after a mountain biking accident left him unable to walk for months. The discussion covers various aspects of breathwork, including its role in regulating the …

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It Came From Outer Space 1:31:37

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This week, Chris, Riley, and Gita raise our heads above the water of Aftermath’s relaunched website to talk, excitingly, about things that aren’t relaunching a website. To start, Chris and Gita talk about the movie Bugonia, a remake of 2003’s Save the Green Planet. We talk about how it’s different from the original, for better and worse, and what i…

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Carmen Rocha 58:21

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In this episode, I’m joined by Carmen — healer, coach, and guide for women walking the path of deep nervous system healing and birth imprint repair. We dive into a powerful conversation about how our earliest experiences, our own births, can leave lasting imprints on the nervous system and ripple into our relationships, our parenting and our work. …

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Subchorionic Hematomas: Here’s What You Need to Know 10:08

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Bleeding early in pregnancy can be terrifying — but in many (even most) cases, it’s not as dangerous as it seems. In this short episode, I’m unpacking what it means when you’re told there’s a subchorionic hematoma. I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in your body, how it’s diagnosed, what it means for your baby, and — most importantly —…

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End Of Season Roundtable With The Moj & Giulio 51:29

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The boys welcome in the dynamic duo of The Moj & Giulio for a post-mortem on the Lions’ 2025 season and Western Final loss at Saskatchewan. While the ending wasn’t what we wanted, the fellas all agree that the future is bright with Buck Pierce and Nathan Rourke at the helm. They also discuss what needs to be done this off-season to get over the hum…

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Measuring Muscle Mass Percentage with Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #823 45:41

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In this week's episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, and Dr. Chris Perry dive deep into the real science of muscle mass, why it's the single most important tissue in the human body and what happens when you don't have enough of it. They cover everything from how muscle mass impacts disease risk, hormone balance…

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Ep 308: From IVF to Fast Labor: What Dr. Allison Learned on Both Sides of Birth 44:59

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What happens when a perinatal psychologist — who supports women through fertility and birth trauma — becomes the patient herself? In this honest and heartfelt episode, I chat with Dr. Allison Altman, a Bay Area psychologist who specializes in women’s mental health and trauma, about her deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, and an unexpe…

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The Gospel According to Matthew: Matthew 27:62-28:10

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#431 The Language of Transformation w/ Mark England 2:03:13

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In this ep, Kyle welcomes back Mark England, a TEDx speaker, co-founder, and head coach of Enlifted, known for his work on the power of words and storytelling. Mark shares his 18-year journey in coaching and research, emphasizing the significance of language and how it shapes our reality. The conversation covers Mark's background, his connections w…

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Aftermath’s Two-Year Anniversary Spectacular 1:51:55

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On this week’s episode, the WHOLE gang – Nathan, Gita, Chris, Riley, Luke, Isaiah, and Nicole – gather to celebrate Aftermath’s two-year anniversary. We begin by announcing that we’re relaunching the site next week, but not with all the bullshit bells and whistles you’d typically expect from this sort of thing. Instead, it’ll still be the simple, s…

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South Africa: Ground Zero for Global DEI – Piet le Roux | #73 46:29

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Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Piet le Roux, CEO of Sakeliga, to discuss the current state of South Africa's economy and business culture, "state-proofing" to mitigate harm during state-failure or collapse, and future litigation strategies to combat DEI. Piet le Roux is the Chief Executive Officer of Sakeliga in South Africa. Le Roux has …

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Louisa Thomas 1:01:27

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In this episode, I’m joined by Louisa Thomas — core and pelvic floor specialist, mother, and educator supporting women to reconnect with their bodies from the inside out. We speak about postpartum recovery, body literacy, and the long-overdue shift away from shame-based narratives around women’s cores, bodies, and healing timelines. Louisa shares h…