Best Nextstep Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Thriving Future: AI Ethics & Security in Virtual Worlds | Dr. Paola Cecchi - Dimeglio 56:03

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The mistakes we made building the internet don't have to be repeated in the metaverse—if we act now. Join SecureTalk host Justin Beals for an essential conversation with Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio about building secure, ethical virtual worlds. Dr. Cecchi-Dimeglio brings 25 years of experience advising governments, Fortune 500 companies, and global i…

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Why Security Leaders Struggle With Security Culture | Steven Sloman on Secure Talk 55:54

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Brown University cognitive scientist Steven Sloman reveals the hidden mechanism driving cultural division—and why it matters for security leadership. In this wide-ranging conversation, Sloman explains the fundamental tension between sacred values and consequentialist thinking, and how understanding this dynamic transforms how leaders communicate ri…

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From Punk Rock Anarchist to Bank Security Leader: An Unlikely Journey in Threat Intelligence | SecureTalk with Joe Rossi 51:25

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Most threat intelligence programs can't prove their value. Joe Rossi's team at Zions Bank did the opposite—preventing $3 million in fraud annually while actually attracting new customers to the bank. In this episode, former punk rock kid turned threat intelligence leader Joe Rossi reveals why your most valuable security intelligence isn't from expe…

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Inside CMMC Implementation: What November 10th Means for Defense Contractors | Secure Talk with Bob Kolasky 55:38

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Bob Kolasky walked the halls where CMMC was built. As founding director of CISA's National Risk Management Center, he watched this policy evolve from concept to pilot program to federal law—surviving three presidential administrations because the need never changed. On November 10, 2025, that policy becomes mandatory reality for every defense contr…

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Beyond Big Cities: Understanding Cybersecurity in Mid-Sized Communities | with Lars Kruse 51:57

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When we think about cybersecurity, images of tech giants and major financial centers come to mind—but what about the towns where most of us actually live? This SecureTalk episode with cybersecurity researcher Lars Kruse explores an often-overlooked question: how do communities of 20,000-100,000 residents protect themselves in an increasingly digita…

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Preparing for the Quantum Era: Why Blockchain is Leading the Charge | James Stephens 46:19

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By Justin Beals

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Breaking Cybersecurity's 12 Hidden Paradigms: A Futurist's Guide to Security Evolution with Heather Vescent 52:38

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Discover how strategic foresight is revolutionizing cybersecurity thinking. In this compelling SecureTalk episode, renowned futurist Heather Vescent reveals the 12 invisible paradigms that have shaped our entire approach to cybersecurity - and why breaking them could transform how we defend digital systems. Back in 2017, Vescent applied strategic f…

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AI Coding Hype vs Reality: The 2025 AI Code Security Report with Chris Wysopal 46:36

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In a converted hat factory in 1990s Boston, a group of hackers worked through the night to techno beats and Soul Coughing, driven by a simple philosophy: "smarter beats bigger." One of them, Chris Wysopal, would later stand before Congress and deliver a stark warning—a small group of dedicated hackers could bring down the entire internet in 30 minu…

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The Invisible Majority: How Social Media Erases 90% of Voices | Dr. Claire Robertson 44:08

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90% of Twitter users are represented by only 3% of tweets. When you scroll through your feed and form opinions about what "people are saying" about politics, you're not seeing the voices of nine out of ten users. You're seeing the loudest, most extreme 10% who create 97% of all political content on the platform. In this episode of SecureTalk, host …

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An Identity Crisis: How AI Agents Are Redefining Enterprise Security | with Rishi Bhargava 41:13

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The cybersecurity landscape just shifted permanently, and most organizations aren't ready. While CISOs struggle with alert fatigue from 40+ security tools, a new threat vector is emerging that makes traditional identity management obsolete: AI agents acting autonomously across enterprise systems. Join Secure Talk host Justin Beals for a critical co…

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The Insider Threat: How a US Soldier Planned for Years to Kill His Own Unit 55:05

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The most dangerous threats don't break down the door - they already have the keys. March 23, 2003, Kuwait: Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack was loading ammunition and watching Tiger Woods play golf at 1 AM when a grenade rolled into his tent. What followed was every leader's worst nightmare - discovering that one of your own had been planning to …

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Machines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can Secure with Oded Hareven 45:12

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Machines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can Secure Twenty years ago, you could count the servers in your data center. Today, we've unleashed an army of digital entities that's spiraling beyond our control. For every human employee, there are 50-100 machine identities operating in your environment—containers, serverless functions, and auto…

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Open Source vs Commercial: How "Winning Culture" Has Made Us More Vulnerable | Greg Epstein 1:00:00

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Open Source vs Commercial: How "Winning Culture" Has Made Us More Vulnerable | Greg Epstein Silicon Valley's shift from collaborative open-source principles to winner-take-all commercial dominance hasn't just changed business models—it's made us fundamentally more vulnerable. When companies prioritize winning everything over building secure, collab…

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Securing AI at Enterprise Scale: Lessons from Walmart's Transformation with Tobias Yergin 44:22

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When one of the world's largest enterprises deploys AI across 10,000+ developers, the security challenges are unlike anything most organizations have faced. In this episode of SecureTalk, we explore the critical security and strategic considerations for deploying AI tools at enterprise scale with Tobias Yergin, who led AI transformation initiatives…

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Special Episode: The Secure Talk Security Awareness Training 2025 (With HIPAA!) 1:11:17

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SecureTalk 2025 Security Awareness Training | Complete Compliance Guide Welcome to SecureTalk's comprehensive 2025 Security Awareness Training video! This annually updated training is designed to help organizations meet their security compliance requirements while building a strong security culture. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Social Engineering & AI-Enha…

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The Security Leader Who Predicted AI Would Replace His Own Team (And Why He's Right) with Satyam Patel 42:02

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🌙 THE MIDNIGHT SECURITY GUARDIAN: A CISO'S ORIGIN STORY At 2 AM, most people are dreaming. Satyam Patel is wide awake, sending texts to his security team: "Are we secure? Did we patch that server? Is MFA enabled on that service account?" This isn't insomnia—it's the origin story of how a "big firewall guy" transformed into one of cybersecurity's mo…

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The Thing Youre Hiding Behind-From Rock Bottom to Real Integrity - 61625 11.43 PM 20:55

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🎙 Podcast Episode 566: "The Thing You're Hiding Behind: From Rock Bottom to Real Integrity" What happens when the dream becomes a nightmare? When your "perfect life" crashes, and all your unchecked weaknesses catch up? In this raw, unfiltered episode of The No Comfort Zone™, host Dan Brzozowski shares the turning point that changed everything—passi…

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Can Cybersecurity be "Agile"? with Brian Wagner 46:02

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Can Security be “Agile”? with Brian Wagner In this comprehensive interview, Brian Wagner, CTO at Revenir and former AWS security executive, shares insights from his new book "Redefining Information Security" and explains why the cybersecurity industry needs a fundamental shift in approach. With over 20 years of experience leading security transform…

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The AI Creator's Confession: "I Built Google Translate to Unite People. It's Now Tearing Us Apart" with De Kai 44:18

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What happens when you realize your life's work is being used to destroy what you hoped to create? Meet De Kai - the man who helped build Google Translate, Siri, and modern AI systems. In 1990s Hong Kong, he dreamed of AI that could bridge cultural divides. Thirty years later, he experienced his "Oppenheimer moment" - the same machine learning he pi…

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Cant Get There Doing What Got You Here. 18:56

7M ago18:56

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[email protected] Dan Brzozowski

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Stop Waiting Start Acting 26:28

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By Dan Brzozowski

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Securing Society Through Data Kindness: How Cooperation Becomes Our Best Defense with Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert 53:36

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Episode Description: Every device around you is collecting data about you and everyone you interact with. Amazon Echo recordings are being subpoenaed in murder trials. Period tracking apps are being used to prosecute women. Ancestry websites are revealing family secrets. We're participants in the largest social experiment in human history—and we ne…

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Conversation with Brett in the No Comfort Zone 50:53

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A conversation with my friend Brett Talmadge of 30 years. This podcast is all about learning from adversity. Those lessons are the opportunities to create a successful future that could be yours. Tune into the no comfort zone and start living on purpose.By Dan Brzozowski

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The Quantum Security Precipice: Why Michele Mosca is Building Cryptographic Resilience Before It's Too Late 51:34

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***Are you attending the Gartner GRC Summit? If so, come along on our Sunset Trip on June 10, 2025. Register here! https://www.strikegraph.com/boat-party-2025?utm_source=secure-talk&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gartner-boat-party Episode Description: When quantum computing pioneer Michele Mosca met Peter Shor in the 1990s, he thought quantum com…

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National Security in Crisis How Geopolitical Chaos Threatens Cybersecurity & Democracy" SecureTalk with Mike LeFever 48:14

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In this riveting episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes back decorated military leader and security expert Mike LeFever, Executive Vice President of National Security at Concentric, to discuss the intersection of physical security, geopolitical instability, and the future of national defense. From the polarization of American politics to…

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How Russian Disinformation Networks Are Poisoning AI Chatbots | SecureTalk with NewsGuard Experts 43:28

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Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals investigates how foreign disinformation campaigns have evolved to target AI systems. NewsGuard researchers McKenzie Sadeghi and Isis Blachez reveal their groundbreaking investigation into the Moscow-based Pravda network that has successfully infiltrated Western AI chatbo…

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The Future of APIs in the Age of AI Agents A Conversation with Postman's Sam Chehab 46:01

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In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals explores the evolving world of API technology and security with Sam Chehab, Head of Security at Postman - the platform used by over 35 million developers and 90% of Fortune 500 companies. Episode Insights: Postman's Strategic Position: Learn why Sam joined Postman in September 2024 and how they're po…

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Beyond the Blinky Lights: Why Security Governance Drives Technology with Bryant Tow 46:50

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In this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes Bryant Tow, Chief Security Officer at LeapFrog Services, to discuss why technology alone can't solve cybersecurity challenges. Bryant reveals how the "Ring of Security" concept shows that up to half of your attack surface lies outside of technology—in governance, policies, people…

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From Burning Servers to Enterprise Resilience: The Evolution of Internet Security With Akamai 45:39

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In this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes Joe Gronemeyer, Solutions Engineer at Akamai Technologies, for a masterclass in how internet security has evolved from basic content delivery to sophisticated edge protection powering 30% of global web traffic. From stories of literally burning servers in 1999 to today's quantum-…

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"There's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime": Nick Furneaux on Blockchain Investigation, Digital Forensics, and the Future of Cryptocurrency 48:25

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In this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals sits down with Nick Furneaux, renowned cryptocurrency investigator and author of the provocatively titled book "There's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime." Furneaux shares his extensive expertise on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency investigations, and the evolving landscape of digital fi…

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Engagement The Power of Showing up Fully in Life Business and Purpose 28:27

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"Engagement: The Power of Showing Up Fully—In Life, Business, and Purpose" How to Combine Energy, Excitement, and Enthusiasm to Create Unstoppable Presence and Impact You've built the energy. You've ignited the excitement. You've fueled it with enthusiasm. Now it's time to put it into action. In this final episode of the 4 E's series, we break down…

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Hijacking AI Memory: Inside Johann Rehberger's ChatGPT Security Breakthrough 46:29

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In this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals interviews Johann Rehberger, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and Red Team Director at Electronic Arts, about his groundbreaking discovery of a critical vulnerability in ChatGPT's memory system. Johann shares how his security background and curiosity about AI led him to uncover the "SPAIWA…

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Predicting Data Breach Risk: How Mathematical Privacy Is Revolutionizing Data Sharing with Simson Garfinkel 48:39

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What if there was a way to precisely predict the risk of a major data breach when sharing information? In this illuminating episode of Secure Talk, Justin Beals sits down with Simson Garfinkel, renowned computer scientist, journalist, and author who helped implement differential privacy for the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 census. As a fellow of the A…

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Enthusiasm The Magnetic Force That Multiplies Your Energy and Excitement 28:30

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"Enthusiasm: The Magnetic Force That Multiplies Your Energy and Excitement" How Showing Up with Passion Can Transform Your Confidence, Impact, and Success You've built the energy. You've sparked the excitement. Now it's time to unleash the enthusiasm — the emotional power that turns your effort into impact. In this uplifting episode of Success and …

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Excitement The Spark that Ignites Your Passion Purpose and Progress towards Success 28:30

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Why Excitement is the Missing Ingredient in Your Goals—and How to Reignite It Today Are you going through the motions or moving with meaning? In this high-octane episode of Success and Motivation from the No Comfort Zone, we uncover how Excitement fuels execution—and why most people fail not from lack of ability, but lack of emotional connection to…

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Energy The Fuel that Drives Your Focus FIre and Future 24:53

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Energy: The Fuel That Drives Your Focus, Fire, and Future How to Master Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Energy to Unlock Peak Performance and Purpose 🎙️ If you're feeling stuck, drained, or distracted—it's not a motivation problem, it's an energy problem. In this episode of Success and Motivation from the No Comfort Zone, we dive into how high…

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The Future of CMMC: Surviving the new Federal Security Landscape with Former NRMC Director Bob Kolasky 46:04

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How do you secure a nation? Hint: look for the risks to the most critical infrastructure. In this critical episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals sits down with Robert Kolasky, former founding director of the National Risk Management Center at DHS and current Senior VP for Critical Infrastructure at Exiger. As the new administration implements sw…

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From Adversity to Authority The Blue Print for Transforming Struggels into Power 23:59

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🔥 What if your greatest struggles are your biggest advantage? Success isn't about avoiding hardship—it's about leveraging adversity to build unshakable authority. In this episode, I break down: ✅ How adversity sharpens your Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits (KASH) ✅ Why struggle is the best training ground for Energy, Excitement, Enthusiasm, …

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KASH Flow The Blueprint for Breaking Limits and Becoming A Dominant Force in Life 20:56

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How Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits Fuel Your Success, Purpose, and Legacy High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard (NYT Bestseller) "The world's most successful people aren't lucky—they're consistent." Burchard's research-driven framework reinforces the idea that high-level performance is built through deliberate KASH-level routines. Th…

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Habits Make or Brake You How Discipline Creates Your Destiny 20:59

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"Atomic Habits" by James Clear (NYT Bestseller) Clear's entire philosophy is built around small daily choices and how they create either excellence or decay over time. It's the most relevant and practical habits book in pop culture today. "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." Bad habits don't wreck you…

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Master the Skills That Make You Unstoppable From Rock Bottom to Rise up 21:04

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How Developing the Right Skills Can Catapult You from Survival Mode to Peak Performance in Life, Business, and Purpose. Book #1: "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins • Goggins' story is a visceral example of transforming adversity into greatness by mastering mental and physical skills. "You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft, that y…

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The Attitude Advantage - Your Mindset is your Superpower 23:15

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[email protected] Episode 554: "The Attitude Advantage – Your Mindset is Your Superpower" Subtitle: How Your Perspective on Pain and Pressure Determines Your Success BOOKS REFERENCE "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl Supporting Quotes: "When you think you're done, you're only at 40% of your potential…

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Knowledge is Power - Only when You Apply it 23:50

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[email protected] Unlocking the Lessons Hidden in Adversity to Build an Unstoppable Life Knowledge isn't about how much you know — it's about what you do with what you know. In this episode, we explore how the most powerful lessons don't come from books, but from adversity. You'll learn how to extract real-world wisdom from life's toughest m…

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The Origin Story of The No Comfort Zone Blue Print 23:58

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No Comfort Zone Podcast – Special Episode: "My Origin Story – Rewiring the Mind and Living On Purpose" "Hey everyone, welcome back to The No Comfort Zone Podcast. Tonight's episode is a little different. It's a special one. It's real. It's raw. And honestly—it's long overdue. I'm not just going to talk about motivation, habits, or pushing your limi…

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Redefining Personhood: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of an Advanced General Intelligence with James Boyle 48:55

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In a groundbreaking conversation on SecureTalk, legal scholar James Boyle explores the complex landscape of artificial intelligence and biological innovation, challenging our understanding of personhood and consciousness. Drawing from his recent book “The Line: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Personhood”, Boyle dissects the potential futu…

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Self-Discipline and Growth The Secret to Long Term Success 24:27

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The difference between winners and quitters is discipline. In this episode, we break down the habits and routines that separate high achievers from everyone else. Learn how to stay focused, eliminate distractions, and push through adversity to reach your biggest goals. If you knew you couldn't fail and achieve any goal you've ever wanted - they key…

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Networking and Opportunities - How to Create the Right Connections 20:49

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Success is about who you know—and who knows you. Learn how to master networking, position yourself in the right circles, and attract high-level opportunities. This episode covers social skills, personal branding, and leveraging relationships for massive growth. Creating the best version of yourself creates opportunities those opportunities create t…

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Confidence and Influence - The Keys to Owning Every Room 20:56

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Confidence isn't just about how you feel—it's about how you show up. This episode reveals how to develop unshakable self-esteem, project authority in every interaction, and become someone others respect, trust, and follow. Whether in business or relationships, confidence is your secret weapon. After losing everything, learn the way to rebuild yours…

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Decision Making For Success - How to Make the Right Choices Every Time 21:08

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Every decision you make either moves you closer to success or further from it. Learn a powerful framework for making smart, strategic choices that align with your goals. Whether in sales, relationships, or personal growth, mastering decision-making is key to building an extraordinary life. Adversity creates greatness - tell your story - It's time -…

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HIgh Value Relationships- Surround Yourself with the Right People to Acieve the Highest level of Success 23:13

10M ago23:13

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Who you spend time with determines your future. This episode dives deep into how to build relationships with high-value individuals, cut ties with toxic influences, and create a network that lifts you up. Whether in business or personal life, the people around you will either push you forward or hold you back. Connect with the right people to conne…