Best Talk FS Podcasts (2025)

1
FS Kids and College - # 3 : Let's talk money! 56:39

Play Pause

9d ago56:39

56:39

Send us a text Here we are with episode 3 from our series talking about Foreign Service kids and College. This time, Hannah and I talk about money. How to figure costs, what is need, what is merit and other kinds of aid, and how can we make going to university a bit more accessibly, financially-speaking. It's a very different ballgame than when we …

1
Pete Matthew on Content-Led Growth in Wealth Management (S2, E12) 43:19

17d ago43:19

43:19

How do you build a trusted financial-advice brand from scratch — and turn it into a thriving business? In this episode of Talk FS, Ryan Venner speaks with Pete Matthew, Chartered Financial Planner, CEO of Jackson’s Wealth and founder of Meaningful Money, about turning consistent content into real client growth, bridging the advice gap, and the futu…

1
What's Broken in EV Charging And How to Fix It 35:34

2d ago35:34

35:34

While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complicat…

1
Episode 178 – Chef Neo vs. The Matrix (with Craig Shelton) 55:03

6d ago55:03

55:03

What happens when a James Beard Award–winning chef looks around the modern food industry and realizes the system was never built to serve craft, soul, or truth? This episode is a WAKE-UP CALL. In Chef Neo vs. The Matrix, I sit down with legendary Chef Craig Shelton for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what mass production, scale-at-all-costs, a…

1
Quebec's AI Revolution: Inside the CDAE-IA Transformation and Boast's Purpose-Built Solution 22:51

7d ago22:51

22:51

On the latest episode of What The Tech, we welcome a few members of the Boast team onto the show for a discussion focused specifically on driving (and funding) innovation in Quebec. If you’re a Quebecois business leader or techie, you may have heard that the province’s banner e-business tax credit—known colloquially as CDAE—is being revamped starti…

1
What to Do When IFS Feels Stuck (Protectors, Direct Access & More) 33:55

16d ago33:55

33:55

In this solo Going Inside Live episode, John Clarke dives deep into what to do when your IFS sessions hit a wall - when clients feel shut down, protectors won’t budge, and insight isn’t working. Whether you’re facing “I don’t know” responses, feeling stuck as a therapist, or unsure how to use direct access effectively, this episode gives you ground…

1
How EnviroApps is Digitizing Hazmat Transportation Safety 31:34

16d ago31:34

31:34

In the latest episode of What the Tech, we sat down with Amit Bhargava, co-founder and CEO of EnviroApps Inc., a Calgary-based company making the transportation of dangerous goods safer by developing the first proven electronic hazmat shipping paper solution in Canada. Over the past five years, Amit and his team have been on a mission to replace wh…

1
Is Your Car Insurance Fair? Telematics & AI Could Be The Solution 46:57

17d ago46:57

46:57

Ever feel like you're overpaying for car insurance based on outdated factors like your age or postcode? Traditional insurance models rely on static data and general assumptions about your risk. What if your premium was based on how you actually drive? That’s where telematics comes in, using real-time driving data to offer fairer pricing. What is Te…

1
FS 166 – UFC 323 w/ Jessica & Michael 57:03

17d ago57:03

57:03

Discussing UFC 323 with amateur fighter Jessica and MMA writer Michael. Fight Study is essential listening for thoughtful martial arts fans. Find more: southpawpod.com

1
FS Kids and College - #2 40:39

17d ago40:39

40:39

Send us a text Recording #2 - FS kids and University A chat with Hannah Engel-Rebitzer, an independent Educational Consultant with Peak College Consulting, about what it is students should be looking for in university, and how parents can support this piece of the process. We talk about location, academics, social scene, as well as a little about f…

1
Episode 177 – From Firefighter Mode to Success Mode with Megan Coignard 31:37

21d ago31:37

31:37

In this episode of The Restaurant Coach Podcast, I sit down with Megan Coignard, owner of Nicolo’s Pizza in Lakewood, Colorado—an independent restaurant operator who was once drowning in chaos, burnout, and the never-ending cycle every owner knows too well: firefighter mode. Two years ago, Megan picked up the phone because she had hit a wall. No mo…

1
From Police Officer to Civic Tech Pioneer: How CocoFlow is Transforming How Communities Connect 16:43

22d ago16:43

16:43

In the latest episode of What the Tech from Boast we sat down with Bernie Florido, founder and CEO of Cocoflo Innovations, a Vancouver-based company creating technology that simplifies how governments and communities connect. CocoFlow integrates business licensing, parks and recreation, and payment processing modules into software solutions that em…

1
Transforming Shame with Parts Work: The Self-Love Triangle 39:26

24d ago39:26

39:26

What if your inner critic, your shame, and your perfectionism are all working together in secret? In this episode, John Clarke sits down with Jessica Fern and David Cooley, authors of Transforming the Shame Triangle: From Shame to Love Using Parts Work, to explore the unconscious internal system that keeps us stuck—and how to break free. Whether yo…

1
FS Kids and College - #1 49:46

25d ago49:46

49:46

Send us a text First in a series of podcasts about Foreign Service Kids and Applying to College. We'll talk about what colleges are looking for, what kids should be looking for, finances, different types of schools, and more. We welcome comments and questions! #1 - What are colleges looking for in applications, and how parents can support their FS …

1
Fleets Are Switching To EVs Fast - Don't Let Your Business Fall Behind 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t limited to passenger cars—it’s rapidly reshaping commercial fleets, from delivery vans to supermarket lorries. While electrifying fleets comes with challenges, it also unlocks significant opportunities. Ian Dennis, Head of EV Fleet at Zenobe, recently shared his insights on Auto Futurecast, explaining…

1
Bringing Sustainable Manufacturing Home: How CTK Bio is Reshoring Production and Scaling Plant-Based Materials 24:51

1M ago24:51

24:51

Innovation in Sustainable Materials: A Conversation with Daniel Shum of CTK Bio Welcome to What The Tech #podcast by Boast, where ⁨@pauldavenport3⁩ talks with Daniel Shum, CTO of CTK Bio, about their groundbreaking work in sustainable materials made from upcycled plant waste. They discuss CTK Bio's efforts to shift manufacturing to North America to…

1
Can IFS Therapy Be Dangerous? What You Need to Know 36:17

1M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode of Going Inside Live, John Clarke tackles a wide range of real-time questions from therapists, including a provocative one: Can Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy actually be harmful? John explores the nuances of working with protectors, polarization, dissociation, DID, and the ethical concerns therapists face when practicing pow…

1
Sex Education, Your Tween/Teen and You 42:02

1M ago42:02

42:02

Send us a text Join Susie Brown and Sex Education Expert Scotney Young talk sex ed: global sex education standard disparities, age appropriate sex/gender education, helping parents with difficult (and awkward!) discussions with their tweens/teens, empowering teens for gender equality, & what you can do to support child safety. Scotney Young: https:…

1
From Adviser to AI Innovator: How Tech Will Transform Financial Advice with Chanelle Pattinson (S2, E11) 40:28

1M ago40:28

40:28

In this episode of Talk FS, Ryan Venner sits down with Chanelle Pattinson — Associate Research Director at NextWealth, Chartered Financial Planner, fintech innovator, and host of the Her Future Bright podcast. Chanelle shares her journey from financial advice to the world of tech and AI, giving us a unique insider view on how innovation is reshapin…

1
EFM Employment - Successes, irritations, and everything in between 23:52

1M ago23:52

23:52

Send us a text Finding professional fulfillment overseas can be challenging, but not impossible. What can you do to make this lifestyle work for you, professionally? Join Susie Csorsz Brown and Scotney Young as they talk about different ways to find professional fulfillment, keeping sane, and what does networking do for you. We talk about challenge…

1
Menopause Skin Glow-Up: Estrogen Loss, Skin Fitness, & Routines That Actually Work 40:54

1M ago40:54

40:54

Your skin didn’t suddenly “forget” how to glow—its inputs changed. Laura sits down with renowned aesthetician and founder of Skin Diva Labs & Bella Reina Spa, Nancy Reagan, to unpack why estrogen loss dries skin, slows cell turnover, and triggers jawline breakouts, and how a smart mix of training, treatments, and toxin-light routines brings radianc…

1
Fight Study 165 – UFC 322, ONE 173, RWS 47:34

1M ago47:34

47:34

We are back! Discussing UFC 322, ONE 173, and RWS. Fight Study is essential listening for thoughtful martial arts fans. Find more: ⁠southpawpod.com

1
From Finance Leader to Founder: How Profitual is Democratizing Financial Intelligence for Startups 28:45

1M ago28:45

28:45

In the latest episode of What the Tech, we sat down with Raymond Fitzpatrick, CEO and founder of Profitual, a New Brunswick-based company on a mission to democratize financial intelligence for SMEs. Ray is an experienced finance leader and former VC who saw a critical gap in the market: Startup founders determined to disrupt their industries often …

1
Why Insight Work Fails—and How to Go Deeper with IFS 40:38

1M ago40:38

40:38

When clients say “I don’t know” in session, it can feel like hitting a wall. In this live Q&A episode, John Clarke breaks down what’s really happening when insight work stalls—and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a radically different way forward. From hypoarousal and hopelessness to therapist parts that want to fix everything, this episode…

1
Navigating AI Innovations and Investment Strategies with Tony Kim 34:47

1M ago34:47

34:47

In the latest episode of What the Tech from Boast, we sat down with Tony Kim, a corporate investor focused on AI infrastructure, deep tech, and enterprise SaaS. Tony works at a Fortune 100 company's corporate development and venture arm, where he's engaged in everything from M&A to venture capital and LP investing. What makes this conversation part…

1
From Spark to Scale: The Rightcharge Start-Up Story 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

Charlie Cook, founder of Rightcharge, shared his journey from civil engineering graduate to climate-tech entrepreneur on Auto Futurecast. Inspired by his passion to combat climate change, Charlie transitioned from Octopus Energy, where he launched the UK’s first EV-specific energy tariff, to building Rightcharge, a platform simplifying EV ownership…

1
Cece Sykes on IFS, Addiction & The Power of Choice 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this episode of Going Inside, John Clarke sits down with the legendary Cece Sykes, IFS trainer, therapist, and pioneer in the field of addiction recovery, for a rich, open-ended conversation about the complex dance between trauma, addictive processes, and the healing power of choice. Together, they break down a real client demo, the challenges t…

1
Why Critical Thinking Will Make You a Better Financial Adviser | Jacqueline Lockie (S2, E10) 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

In this episode of Talk FS, Ryan Venner interviews Jacqueline Lockie, founder of Lockie Consultants, discussing the critical importance of critical thinking in financial services. Jacqueline emphasises the need for financial professionals to engage their critical thinking skills to better serve clients, navigate their careers, and adapt to technolo…

1
How to Work With Protective Parts & Build Safety in IFS Therapy 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

In this live Q&A episode, John Clarke dives deep into how to skillfully navigate protective parts in IFS therapy and why safety is the cornerstone of effective trauma work. You'll learn practical, real-world techniques to help clients unblend, access Self energy, and build trust with even the most entrenched protectors. Whether you're new to IFS or…

1
Transforming a Legacy Industry with Modular Solutions 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

On this episode of What The Tech we welcome Aaron Konyer, Chief Technology Officer at Modular Solutions. Founded in 2015, Modular Solutions (formerly Nude Solutions) is a SaaS company on a mission to remove pain and friction from the insurance industry through software that allows Insurance Carriers, Managing General Agencies, Mutuals and Brokers t…

1
Inside Scania FS: Balancing AI Ambition & EV Reality 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

The automotive industry is at a turning point, driven by Electric Vehicles (EVs), AI advancements, and economic pressures reshaping the transport sector. Karima Haji, Managing Director at Scania Financial Services joins the latest Auto Futurecast podcast to share how Scania FS navigates these challenges while keeping customer needs front and center…

1
"Exploring the Future of Tech" with Steven Vi of VizworX Inc. 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

In this episode of Boast's What the Tech podcast we chat with Steven Vi, Lead Solutions Engineer at VizworX Inc., a custom software development company based in Calgary. Steven shares his journey from academic research at the University of Calgary to leading complex tech projects at VizworX. They discuss the company's innovative approaches using AR…

1
How Trusting Divine Timing Led Us To Our Biggest Manifestation 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

What if belonging didn’t require shrinking who you are? We open the door to a different kind of wellness journey—one built on authenticity, embodied practices, and community that feels like home. Laura shares how a messy, heartfelt start in the early YouTube era sparked a global community of women who showed up for realness over perfection. Kayla a…

1
Moving out of the FS, heading to the U.S. 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

Send us a text There comes a point where our foreign service journey ends, and we find ourselves leaving this space, this label, this persona for ... who knows what to expect? Finding yourself facing this as your next move? Listen to Sharoya share her wisdom, and Lisa shares some of her concerns and solutions. Join us for the chat.…

1
From Employee to Empowered: Claire's Financial Journey (S2, E9) 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

In this episode of Talk FS, Ryan Venner interviews Claire Bedswick, a financial planner who shares her inspiring journey from working behind the scenes in finance to becoming a self-employed financial planner. Claire discusses the challenges she faced, including balancing motherhood, self-doubt, and the importance of community support. She emphasiz…

1
From Hustle To Flow: The Joy Experiment For Life And Business 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

Roberta Ravella - The Joy Experiment The Heart and Science of reating Joy, Ease & Flow in Your Life and Business What if joy wasn’t the reward after the grind, but the operating system from the start? In this episode, we sit down with Roberta Ravella, creator of The Joy Experiment, to explore how aligning your work with your energetic values turns …

1
Why Therapists Struggle With Money (And How to Heal It) with Nadine Zumot 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

Therapists are trained to hold space for others,but not for their own financial stories. In this powerful conversation, trauma-informed money coach Nadine Zumot joins John to unpack the hidden emotional wounds behind money shame, avoidance, and burnout. Together, they explore how trauma shapes our money behaviors, why fee-setting can feel “dirty,” …

1
"Your Technical Partner Is the Most Important Thing" with Tyler Kelloway of CoLab 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

For fast-growing tech companies, navigating SR&ED tax credits can mean the difference between extending runway by quarters or getting bogged down in painful audits that consume dozens of hours. The key differentiator? Finding a technical partner who can translate engineering innovation into tax language without requiring extensive hand-holding. Tyl…

1
156 – Unlocked: Have Gi, Will Travel (Supercut) 57:07

2M ago57:07

57:07

This trip took place in 2008, and this series originally aired in 2014. These experiences sowed the seeds for Liberation Martial Arts. Southpaw: https://www.southpawpod.com/

1
Unexpected Financial Hardship 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Send us a text Right now, government employees are hit hard by the government shutdown. Angi and I talk about what this feels like, wishing for a solution and offering community to anyone feeling especially hard hit. We can hope that this will end soon, and our budget will be approved. Until that finally happens, we are here to listen and support.…

1
"Let's Build Some Cool Stuff" with Ahmed Hadjeres of ProductShop 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

Some of the best entrepreneurial journeys begin with simple problems that need solving. For Ahmed Hadjeres, founder and principal electrical engineer at ProductShop, that problem was remarkably straightforward: He loved music shows but couldn't score tickets. That quest for free concerts led him to build access control technology that would eventua…

1
Start Small, Think Big: The Future of UK Gigafactories 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

In our latest episode, we spoke with Nikki Rimmington, a strategy expert from battery cell start-up Volklec, about UK gigafactory developments. With experience at Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin, Nikki shared insights into the UK's electrification journey. We discussed challenges and opportunities in battery production, localised supply chains, …

1
Somatic Work, Scope Creep & Staying Ethical with Danica Harris 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

➡️ Start showing up to every session grounded, attuned, and fully resourced with the Self-Energy Guide for Therapists: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/self-energy-guide-org What happens when a trauma therapist steps outside the traditional therapy model to create a more embodied, flexible, and client-centered way of healing? In this powerful conve…

1
The Human Side of Money: Financial Coaching with Simonne Gnessen (S2, E8) 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

💬 Money isn’t just maths – it’s a mindset. In this episode of Talk FS, brought to you by Premier Jobs UK, host Ryan Venner sits down with Simonne Gnessen, founder of Wise Monkey Coaching and a leading voice in financial coaching in the UK. They explore how emotions, habits, and personal history shape our relationship with money — and why financial …

1
"The Right Message at the Right Time" with Aly Khan Musani of Symend 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

By Boast AI

1
From Moonshot to Soon Shot: Self-Driving Cars Hit Prime Time 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

After years of setbacks and overhyped promises, self-driving car revolution is quietly becoming a reality. The latest episode of Auto Futurecast dives into this transformation, Chris and co-host Natalie Sauber, Global Ecosystems Development Director for Arcadis, were joined by Martyn Briggs, Director at Bank of America. Together, they unpack the jo…

1
Dissociation, Attachment Trauma & the Brainstem with Nikki Nooteboom 51:19

3M ago51:19

51:19

Dissociation, Attachment Trauma & the Brainstem with Nikki Nooteboom In this episode of Going Inside, Dutch therapist and trainer Nikki Nooteboom joins John to explore how neurobiology is reshaping trauma therapy. From the vestibular system to dissociation and the default mode network, Nikki breaks down the deep physiological roots of trauma — and …