Best Transformational Intellectual Property Podcasts (2025)

1
The DCS Open House FAQ: What The Certification Really Includes 34:29

Play Pause

3h ago34:29

34:29

In this episode, I answer the most common questions about The Doctor Coach School™ certification—especially the new Entrepreneur Track. I walk through who it’s for, how it’s structured, why sales is a core competency (on purpose), and exactly what it takes to graduate. If you’ve been coaching informally or you feel called to do more than your curre…

1
Trust, Leadership, and Learning From Mistakes: William Harvey on Building a Safe and Excellent Workplace 47:24

4h ago47:24

47:24

My guest for Episode #326 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. William Harvey, a manufacturing executive and university professor whose career is defined by developing people, strengthening systems, and driving organizational excellence. A proud U.S. Marine, William carries forward a deep tradition of service and leadership. He also serves as …

1
BONUS: From Dying to Thriving: Angela Lerro’s Journey Through Chronic Illness & Healing 30:36

3d ago30:36

30:36

Join Dr. Philip Ovadia for a powerful conversation with Angela Lerro—Intuitive Reiki Master, Carnivore Health Coach, and survivor of breast cancer and neurological Lyme disease. After over a decade of fighting for her life, Angela rebuilt her health and now guides others through complex chronic and autoimmune conditions. She combines animal-based n…

1
S2 E 3 - Using Digital Marketing to Transform Your Business 10:54

4d ago10:54

10:54

Jenna from AIN Thrive introduces the fundamentals of digital marketing and practical tools to help you grow and amplify your turnover. Click the link below to join Thrive today or look for us online. https://www.ainthrive.app/share/CPkhdijEszaGXQTQ?utm_source=manual #AIN #Thrive #propertyinvestment #Grow #PersonalDevelopment WhatsApp us: +276267524…

1
#39: Strategic Decision-Making: Building the Muscle That Transforms Your Thought Leadership 23:39

5d ago23:39

23:39

The price of entrepreneurial freedom is the weight of constant decision-making. When you develop systematic approaches grounded in who you are rather than what everyone else is doing, decision-making transforms from overwhelming to empowering. In this episode, I address one of the most draining patterns I see in my client conversations: decision pa…

1
#217: From Wrestling Weight Cuts to Ancient Food Wisdom: How Processing Saved Humanity - Dr. Bill Schindler 1:09:06

6d ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Anthropologist Dr. Bill Schindler went from dangerous wrestling weight cuts to unlocking the secrets of human survival through food processing. In this conversation, he explains why every plant on Earth contains toxins, how our ancestors developed technologies to make food safe and nutritious, and why modern food processing has gone dangerously wro…

1
Safety Before Strategy: The Core Competency That Makes Coaching Work 50:31

7d ago50:31

50:31

In this episode, I’m breaking down why safety before strategy is non-negotiable if you want to sign clients and actually transform lives. Even the “tightest” tactic won’t land if your nervous system is dysregulated. If you’re in fight, flight, freeze, or appease, you’ll either overthink, shut down, people-please, or argue with your clients, and the…

1
Archives: From Shame to Self-Awareness — A Leadership Transformation with Sabrina Moon 36:13

7d ago36:13

36:13

In this bonus re-release, we revisit an important and timely conversation with Sabrina Moon, Founder and CEO of The Problem Solving Institute and a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator. Originally aired as Episode #35 of My Favorite Mistake, this conversation remains one of the most powerful and honest reflections on leadership, shame, and transform…

1
BONUS: Meat-Based & Mission-Driven: Claus Carlsen on Reversing T2D & Reclaiming Resilience 51:26

10d ago51:26

51:26

Claus Carlsen knows what it takes to reverse course—whether it’s a failing business or a failing metabolism. Join us live on Wednesday, June 11 at 4:30 PM ET as Claus shares how he lost 55 lbs, reversed type 2 diabetes, and stayed off medication for nearly six years through a disciplined, meat-based ketogenic lifestyle. Now the co-founder of the HE…

1
#38: Embodiment: The Catalyst That Transforms Strategy Into Magnetic Authority 13:29

12d ago13:29

13:29

People can sense when you're taking your own medicine, and they're naturally drawn to thought leaders who authentically practice what they teach. The difference between having brilliant frameworks and creating magnetic influence isn't perfection—it's the consistent embodiment of who you say you are. In this episode, I reveal why embodiment is the o…

1
#216: She Saved Herself When Medicine Couldn't: A Carnivore Transformation Story - Dr. Nouran Abdelkader 45:50

13d ago45:50

45:50

When Dr. Nouran Abdelkader developed vitiligo—a disfiguring autoimmune skin condition—the UK's top dermatologist told her there was no hope and no treatment. The disease would spread everywhere, he said. She'd have to live with it forever. What happened next challenges everything we think we know about autoimmune disease, nutrition, and healing. Th…

1
Failing My Way to Success: Phillip Cantrell on Scaling vs. Scrambling in Business 39:01

14d ago39:01

39:01

My guest for Episode #325 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Phillip Cantrell, EVP of Strategy at United Real Estate, founder of Benchmark Realty, and author of Failing My Way to Success: Lessons from 42 Years of Winning and Losing in Business. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Phillip reflects on more than four decades of entreprene…

1
Why Signing Clients Is the Core Competency of Coaching 31:53

14d ago31:53

31:53

Welcome back to another installment of our DCS Open House series! Twice a week, I go live to give you an inside look at The Doctor Coach School™ Certification and what makes this program so different from every other certification out there. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why signing clients isn’t extra credit—it’s the core competency of coa…

1
BONUS: From Conventional Dietitian to Metabolic Health Reformer: Live with Shannon Davis, RD 57:32

17d ago57:32

57:32

Shannon Davis, RD spent nearly two decades in mainstream healthcare—working in nephrology, organ transplant, and pharma—before realizing the standard nutrition advice wasn’t helping her patients. Or herself. Now a board member of the American Diabetes Society and founder of a virtual metabolic health practice, Shannon helps people reverse insulin r…

1
#37: Marketing for Thought Leaders: Why Smart People Struggle with Simple Systems 19:25

19d ago19:25

19:25

Your analytical mind that serves you brilliantly in creating expertise can actually work against you in marketing if you let it build complexity instead of clarity. The most successful thought leaders don't have the most sophisticated marketing systems—they have the clearest core message and the simplest way to share it consistently. In this episod…

1
#215: Energy Toxicity: The Hidden Killer Inside Your Cells - Dr. Ravi Kamepalli 56:47

20d ago56:47

56:47

Dr. Ravi Kamepalli made a startling realization that changed everything: bacteria aren't the enemy. As both an infectious disease specialist and wound care physician, he witnessed firsthand how traditional medicine's war on microbes was failing patients catastrophically. In this profound conversation, he unveils his revolutionary "disease triangles…

1
Why I Changed My Mind on Coaching Certifications 44:09

21d ago44:09

44:09

I used to tell y’all, loudly and proudly, that you don’t need a certification to be a coach. And for a long time, I meant it. But here we are in 2025, and I’ve officially relaunched The Doctor Coach School™ as a full ICF-aligned certification program (with accreditation expected in 2026). In this episode, I’m walking you through: Why I was original…

1
Spinal Tap’s Greatest Mistakes — And Why They Still Matter 41 Years Later 13:40

21d ago13:40

13:40

In this very special solo episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban breaks down the gloriously ridiculous — and surprisingly instructive — mistakes made by the characters in his all-time favorite film, This Is Spinal Tap. With the long-awaited sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, now in theaters, Mark explores why Spinal Tap endures not just…

1
Bonus: Building a Healthier America: Metabolic Health Solutions with Ovadia Heart Health 21:57

24d ago21:57

21:57

Join us for an inspiring livestream featuring Dr. Philip Ovadia and Lisa Simmons, NP, as they explain into how Ovadia Heart Health is transforming lives through its innovative telemedicine practice. Discover how the program helps patients improve their metabolic health, prevent chronic diseases, and reclaim vitality with personalized care, includin…

1
#36: Belief-Building Marketing: The One Question That Transforms How Prospects See Your Expertise 17:29

26d ago17:29

17:29

Most experts approach marketing backwards, focusing on what they can do instead of what people need to believe. When you understand the single question that cuts through marketing confusion, you stop trying to convince people and start helping them recognize why your expertise matters. In this episode, I share the transformational story of Joe, a c…

1
#214: Why Your Thoughts Control Your Weight Loss More Than Your Diet - Alli Covington 56:47

27d ago56:47

56:47

Personal trainer and counseling psychology expert Alli Covington exposes the overlooked connection between mental health and metabolic dysfunction that's keeping millions trapped in cycles of weight gain and chronic disease. After watching her father follow every doctor's recommendation only to develop GERD, high cholesterol, diabetes, and die youn…

1
How to Become a Certified Doctor Coach (What Makes DCS Different) 47:24

28d ago47:24

47:24

In this second Open House, I walk you through the newly rebuilt Doctor Coach School™ certification: what it is, who it’s for, how it’s structured, and why our belief-based, neuroscience-informed methodology sets you up to transform lives and uphold the highest professional standards. We cover the two tracks (Entrepreneur + Leadership & Institutiona…

1
How an MLM Failure Taught Trevor Schade to Lead, Grow, and Succeed in Real Estate 45:02

28d ago45:02

45:02

My guest for Episode #324 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Trevor Schade. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Trevor began his career as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong background in coding and process improvement. He consulted on business efficiency and outsourcing before shifting into real estate in 2008. After earning hi…

1
BONUS: The Road to Metabolic Health” With Low Carb Visionary Doug Reynolds 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Join Ovadia Heart Health Coach Chris S. Cornell, MHP, as he sits down with Doug Reynolds, MHP, CEO and Founder of LowCarbUSA and President of The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP). They’ll discuss Doug’s journey from electrical engineering to leading the metabolic health movement, his new book The Road to Metabolic Health, and the po…

1
#35: From Framework to Action: Using the Four Es as Your Diagnostic Tool and Strategic Compass 21:37

1M ago21:37

21:37

Understanding a framework and applying it strategically are completely different skills. The Four Es of Core Resonance—Essence, Experience, Expression, and Embodiment—aren't just a one-time assessment you complete and move on from; they're an ongoing navigation system for every decision in your thought leadership journey. In this episode, I show yo…

1
#213: What This ICU Doctor Sees Every Day Will Change How You Think About Your Health Forever - Dr. Kwadwo 52:13

1M ago52:13

52:13

An intensive care physician who has spent 20 years watching preventable diseases destroy lives shares the brutal reality of what metabolic dysfunction looks like in the ICU - and the simple steps that could keep you out of his unit entirely. Dr. Kwadwo Carmen-Tang pulls no punches as he describes the devastating cycle he witnesses daily: patients a…

1
Introducing the Rebuilt Doctor Coach School™ Certification: What’s Changing, What’s Not (and How to Join) 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

I’ve been hinting for weeks…and today I’m finally sharing the full overview of the brand-new, completely rebuilt Doctor Coach School™ Certification. We’re disrupting the old certification model and centering the only metric that actually matters: can you help a person shift belief and get to transformation? In this episode, I walk through the origi…

1
NFL Kickers on Mistakes, Pressure, Rejection, and How to Succeed in Football and Life 10:03

1M ago10:03

10:03

In this special episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban celebrates the kickoff of football season with a unique perspective: five legendary kickers who know what it means to perform under pressure. Guests include former NFL kickers Jay Feely, Shane Graham, David Akers, Nick Lowry, and University of South Carolina’s all-time leading scorer …

1
BONUS: The Smarter Way to Get Strong: Dr. Phil Maffetone on Workplace Fitness and Sustainable Health 54:16

1M ago54:16

54:16

World-renowned endurance coach and bestselling author Dr. Phil Maffetone joins Ovadia Heart Health Director of Employee Wellness Krisna Hanks for a special Employee Wellness livestream on Monday, June 2 at 5:30 PM ET. Known globally for The Maffetone Method—a low-stress, highly effective training system used by elite athletes and everyday individua…

1
#34: The Four E's of Core Resonance: Building Authentic Authority That Lasts 17:10

1M ago17:10

17:10

Your most sustainable thought leadership doesn't come from a simple formula—it emerges when four interconnected elements strengthen each other over time. After working with dozens of experts who felt stuck despite having clarity on their essence and expression, I discovered that authentic authority requires a more complete framework. In this episod…

1
#212: Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: Dr. Nasha Winters Challenges Medical Dogma 52:54

1M ago52:54

52:54

Dr. Nasha Winters shares her extraordinary journey from being diagnosed with terminal cancer at age 19 to becoming a pioneering force in metabolic oncology. Given just months to live and unable to receive chemotherapy, she embarked on a quest to understand cancer that led to groundbreaking insights about its metabolic and mitochondrial origins. Win…

1
Why Starting a Coaching Business Feels Harder Than Medicine 16:53

1M ago16:53

16:53

Doc, have you ever thought: “I do hard things all day long as a physician… so why does starting a coaching business feel so much harder?” In this mini-episode, I walk you through the exact answer I gave a brand-new DCS client who asked me that same question today. Here’s what you’ll hear inside: Why entrepreneurship feels so different from medicine…

1
Mistakes in Houses and Hospitals: Grace Bourke on Trust, Verification, and Lasting Improvement 53:45

1M ago53:45

53:45

My guest for Episode #323 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Grace Bourke, Consulting Director of the Performance Excellence Practice at Baker Tilly. With nearly 40 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement and industrial engineering, Grace has worked in clinical care, biotech, global public health, and senior leadership roles at org…

1
Bonus: Restoring Heart Health: Insights from a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Practice Manager 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

Join Dr. Philip Ovadia and Practice Manager Cherish Thompson for a compelling conversation on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the path to restoring health and quality of life. They’ll explore the importance of early diagnostics, working with a cardiothoracic surgeon, and addressing key factors like metabolic health, LDL cholesterol, and lifestyle …

1
#33: Permission to Scale: Why Brilliant Experts Stay Small and How to Change That 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

The biggest obstacle to scaling your expertise isn't a lack of strategy or systems—it's the story you're telling yourself about what scaling means and whether you're allowed to want something bigger. When you understand that what you call humility might actually be fear dressed up as virtue, you can give yourself permission to steward your gifts at…

1
Build Trust, Not Just Leads: Marketing That Converts with Brett Ellis 50:29

2M ago50:29

50:29

In this episode, Jackson Millan and Brett Ellis discuss why building trust beats pushing for quick sales—especially in service based businesses where comfort and credibility matter most. They explain how sharing valuable content attracts the right audience and warms them up before inviting them to a call. Jackson and Brett also cover why Google Ads…

1
#211: Beyond the Scalpel: How Two Surgeons Are Fighting Diabetes Before Surgery - Dr. Lily Johnston 58:46

2M ago58:46

58:46

In this compelling discussion, vascular surgeon Dr. Lily Johnston joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to share her journey from traditional surgical practice to metabolic health advocacy. After years of amputating limbs for diabetic patients who received poor nutritional guidance, Dr. Johnston couldn't unsee the devastating consequences of our healthcare syste…

1
Building confidence: Designing the UK’s Long-term Solution for Nuclear Waste 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, we explore the role of nuclear energy in the UK’s energy future and the critical importance of managing radioactive waste safely and responsibly. Host Lucy Siegle is joined by Professor Neil Hyatt, Chief Scientific Adviser at Nuclear Waste Services, and Professor Chris Jackson, Technical Dire…

1
Quitting My PhD: Rob Dorgan on Redefining Success, Beating Burnout, and Finding Purpose 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

My guest for Episode #322 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rob Dorgan, a multi-talented professional whose career path has taken him from paralegal to college professor, retail store owner, manufacturing company president, and now licensed massage therapist, certified yoga educator, meditation teacher, and astrologer. Rob is also the author of…

1
From Oppression to Liberation: How Dr. Ksera Built a Practice on Her Own Terms 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

This week I got to sit down with someone I admire deeply. Dr. Ksera Dyette, also known as The Anti-Ableist Doc, joined me for a powerful conversation. Y’all, this conversation had me shook. Dr. Ksera is a licensed clinical psychologist, Black Caribbean immigrant, queer, dynamically disabled, neurodivergent, and the founder of Rooted Justice Private…

1
BONUS: How To Stay Healthy Until The Day You Die (a heart surgeon's take) 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

We all want to live healthy for as long as possible. Join Dr. Philip Ovadia for a tour through what he does himself to maximize his health span, and what he tells patients to do so they can be healthy and happy for as many years as possible. Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ova…

1
#32: Simple Systems Scale: What Benjamin Hardy's Research Reveals About Resonant Thought Leadership 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

The most dangerous assumption in thought leadership isn't that you need to be perfect before you start—it's that scaling your impact requires you to remove yourself from the transformation you create. When you understand that simple systems scale exponentially while complex systems stagnate, you can build platforms that amplify your highest contrib…

1
#210: Why Your Pain Won't Go Away: The Metabolic Connection with Dr. Gurpreet Singh Padda 58:06

2M ago58:06

58:06

Dr. Gurpreet Singh Padda shares his groundbreaking approach to chronic pain management that centers on fixing metabolic dysfunction rather than simply masking symptoms with medication. Drawing from his background in anesthesiology, pain management, addiction medicine, and technology, Dr. Padda explains the underlying connection between chronic pain…

1
From Fully Booked to Group Launch: How Dr. Rasheeda Raised Her Prices, Rebuilt Her IP, and Scaled with Intention 53:22

2M ago53:22

53:22

Anytime I’m this excited on the mic, you already know why—there’s a Doctor Coach School™ student in the building. And today, we’re catching up with someone you’ve met before: Dr. Rasheeda Hall, physician scientist, grant-writing expert, and the founder of Make Internal Shifts. Since her last visit, Dr. Rasheeda has: Gone from a $6K offer to confide…

1
Why Listening to Yourself Is the First Step to Better Communication — Cynthia Kane on Learning to Pause 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

My guest for Episode #321 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kane, founder and CEO of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and author of several books, including How to Communicate Like a Buddhist and The Pause: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations. Cynthia shares a pivotal mistake from early in her life: letting other peopl…

1
#31: So You're a Research Innovator - Now What? 18:05

2M ago18:05

18:05

Your ability to translate complex research into practical wisdom isn't just valuable—it's desperately needed in our evidence-light, opinion-heavy world where hot takes masquerade as expertise. The most trusted thought leaders don't choose between academic rigor and practical application; they bridge that gap by maintaining credibility with both res…

1
BONUS: How To Stay Off My Operating Table with Dr. Philip Ovadia 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

Join heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia and his clinical team to learn how you can prevent heart attacks. We'll dive in to lab work, CACs, what to do when your PCP is pushing unwanted drugs, and which numbers really make the difference. Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cann…

1
#30: So You're a Visual Thought Architect - Now What? 14:36

2M ago14:36

14:36

Your ability to translate complex concepts into clear visual frameworks isn't just a nice skill—it's a superpower in our increasingly complex world that should be the foundation of your entire thought leadership approach, not a supporting element. The most transformative thought leaders don't hide their natural visual thinking abilities; they lever…

1
From Lab Work to Leadership: Dr. Jen Heemstra’s Guide to Thriving in Science Careers 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

🎙️ In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Jen Heemstra, Charles Allen Thomas Professor and Chair of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. Jen joins us to talk about her new book, Lab Work to Leadership: A Concise Guide to Thriving in the Science Job You Weren’t Trained For. She shares how the book was…