Best Inner Thoughts With Kenny Podcasts (2025)

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Garret Kramer: Why Seeking is the Biggest Cause of Suffering 1:50:01

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What if peace, love, and happiness weren’t things to pursue — but qualities you’ve simply forgotten? In this soul-awakening episode, we’re joined by Garret Kramer, author of True Self, Stillpower, and The Path of No Resistance. Together, we go beyond mindset, beyond performance, and even beyond self-help — into the core of what’s keeping us from pe…

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“Just Be Yourself” Is Terrible Advice — Here’s Why 1:04:29

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What if the phrase “just be yourself” is actually keeping you stuck? In this punchy, no-nonsense episode, Al Kenny and Bilos take a sledgehammer to one of the most common clichés in the self-help world. Far from being liberating, the advice to “just be yourself” often reinforces a fixed identity — the version of you shaped by past experiences, cult…

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How to Recognise When Your Thoughts are Lying to You | Jasmyne DesBiens 1:03:26

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What if the biggest obstacle in your life right now isn’t the situation—but the story you’re telling yourself about it? Most of us are walking around with thoughts that sound true, feel urgent, and shape how we show up in the world… but they aren’t actually real. In this episode, Jasmyne DesBiens reveals how to recognise when your mind is lying to …

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When Freedom Showed Up Disguised as Failure | Colin Scotland 1:11:06

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Entrepreneur and spiritual coach Colin Scotland shares the profound moment that changed everything for him—a split-second realization on a quiet street that unraveled years of self-judgment, ego identity, and unconscious living. Colin's story weaves together the highs of building a multi-million-pound business with the lows of losing it all—and ult…

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Your Inner Wisdom Will Guide You, If You Let It | Maria Iliffe-Wood 1:10:07

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Maria Iliffe-Wood is an executive coach, author, and founder of a publishing company—but her real gift lies in helping others reconnect to the quiet wisdom that’s already within. In this episode, Maria shares what happens when we stop trying to steer life and instead begin to trust the intelligence that moves through us all. You’ll learn how to tel…

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Bent, Not Broken: One Warrior’s Path from Recon to Recovery 29:49

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🎙️ Podcast Title: “Bent, Not Broken: One Warrior’s Path from Recon to Recovery” 📝 Episode Description: In this raw and riveting episode, we sit down with Steve Svetzka—a Marine Force Recon veteran, former SWAT officer, and Warriors’ Ascent alumnus—whose journey spans combat zones, city streets, and inner battles with trauma. Steve opens up about th…

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Is Your Identity Holding You Back or Setting You FREE? | Jean-Ray Knighton 1:10:00

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What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are is the very thing holding you back? Jean-Ray Knighton, CEO of U-Turn Homeless Ministries in South Africa, explores the hidden architecture of identity—how it’s shaped, how it limits us, and how we can reclaim it as a tool for growth and freedom. Jean-Ray shares profound insights from …

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Behind the Badge: Law Enforcement, Leadership, and Mental Health with Major Marissa Barnes 29:25

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In this powerful episode, Matt and Mike sit down with Major Marissa Barnes of the Kansas City Police Department—board member, leader, and 22-year veteran of the force. Marissa shares hard-won insights into the emotional toll of policing, the unique challenges officers face balancing trauma and family life, and why Warriors’ Ascent’s mission is pers…

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He Manifested Millions, a Wife, and a Dream Home — But Not How You Think | Alan Carson 1:02:13

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Alan Carson is the co-founder and former CEO of Cloudsmith—one of Northern Ireland’s most successful tech startups—but in this conversation, we don’t talk venture capital or product roadmaps. Instead, Alan opens up about the inner shifts that powered the outer success: quiet belief, listening to your soul’s nudges, and showing up long before the ex…

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Why Warriors’ Ascent Works: Tools, Tribe, and Transformational Healing 28:34

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In this insightful episode, Board Member Siobhan Rudicille—former police officer, military spouse, and financial advisor—joins Matt Hastings to unpack why Warriors’ Ascent is more than a retreat. They discuss the program’s unique mix of evidence-based tools, no-nonsense culture, and lasting community support. Siobhan shares personal stories of how …

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Why Warriors’ Ascent Works: Tools, Tribe, and Transformational Healin 28:34

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In this insightful episode, Board Member Siobhan Rudicille—former police officer, military spouse, and financial advisor—joins Matt Hastings to unpack why Warriors’ Ascent is more than a retreat. They discuss the program’s unique mix of evidence-based tools, no-nonsense culture, and lasting community support. Siobhan shares personal stories of how …

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Trusting Uncomfortable Intuition Makes Life Magical! | Danny Diliberto 1:07:29

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Today’s guest is Danny Diliberto, whose life changed the moment he listened to a quiet nudge and offered a bowl of soup to an angry homeless man. That simple act birthed Ladles of Love, a movement that now feeds thousands in South Africa—but this episode isn’t just about service. It’s about the deep inner transformation that made that service possi…

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Behind the Mission: Why Our Board Members Serve 28:09

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In this inspiring episode, Warriors’ Ascent welcomes two new Board Members, Mike Pinnell and Matt Panther, to share what fuels their commitment to the mission. From personal family histories of military service to firsthand experiences at Warriors’ Ascent events, Mike and Matt offer powerful insights into why they serve—and how they plan to help th…

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Acknowledging Pain is Key To Mental Health Breakthrough | Jen Rowe 1:21:09

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What if the most powerful act you could take today was to simply be kind—with your words, your presence, and your willingness to sit with pain? In this profound and moving episode, Jen Rowe shares the heartbreaking loss of her son, Ky, to suicide—and how she is now channelling her grief into a movement that’s saving lives through the power of kind …

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Mentors Among Us: Brotherhood, Healing, and the Power of Paying It Forward 27:48

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In this episode, Mike Kenny sits down with Brett and Seth—two alumni-turned-mentors whose journeys from trauma to transformation embody the warrior ethos. They reveal what led them to Warriors’ Ascent, how mentorship amplified their healing, and why the “special sauce” of the program is its community of brotherhood and unconditional support. Whethe…

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How To Break Free from the Beliefs That Block Your Freedom | Kristy Halvorsen 1:09:46

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What if you let go of the fear of failure completely? What if you trusted your inner knowing so profoundly that any decision became the right one? In this conversation, Kristy Halvorsen offers a question that can change everything: 👉 “What would you do if you knew it couldn’t go wrong?” This simple but profound question invites you to explore a lif…

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Healing, Leadership, and Impact: Why Strategic Support Matters 28:46

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✅ Strategic partnerships ✅ Community support ✅ The ripple effect of healing ✅ Veteran and first responder mental health ✅ Empowerment and ownership 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 5 – “Healing, Leadership, and Impact: Why Strategic Support Matters” In this episode, host Mike Kenny sits down with Warriors’ Ascent Board Chair Steve Tanner—a national security ex…

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Why do we resist the very things we say we want? 52:29

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We say we want success, love, peace… Then spend our days fighting for why we can’t have them. Maybe it’s not the world. Maybe it’s the story we’re too scared to stop telling. Inside this episode: The trap of linking happiness to outcomes The illusion of needing more to be content Why it’s safer (but costlier) to keep our dreams as “nice ideas” The …

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Trust the Process 27:25

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warrior ethos, inner warrior, veteran support, first responders, optimal performance, warrior ascend, law enforcement, emotional well-being, self-care, mindfulness, mentorship, program impact, selfless service, mental health, community support Episode 4: Trust the Process – Penny Cole’s Journey from Surviving to Thriving In this powerful episode, M…

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Do You Have It, or Does Fear Have You? 53:19

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We all face tough moments—fear, doubt, uncertainty. The question is: do you have it, or does it have you? In this episode, Bilos shares the story of how a simple goal—completing the Cape Town Cycle Tour—became a powerful lesson in choice, trust, and taking action. What started as Vanessa’s personal challenge after cancer treatment turned into somet…

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Healing Through Mentorship: Female Warriors Share Their Journey 27:01

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#WarriorsAscentPodcast #WarriorSisterhood #FemaleVeteransHealing #PTSDRecoveryJourney #MentorshipMatters #CohortHealing #VeteranSupport #PostTraumaticGrowth #TraumaToTriumph #HealingIsPossible #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthHealing #RestWithoutShame 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 3 – “Mentorship, Healing & the Warrior Sisterhood” In this moving episode recorde…

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Strength, Purpose, and Knowing When to Shift Gears 29:42

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#WarriorEthos #LiveWithPurpose #InnerWarrior #MissionDrivenLife #PostTraumaticGrowth #TraumaToTriumph #HealingJourney #RiseAboveTrauma #MindBodyWarrior 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 2 – "Living the Warrior Ethos: Manifesting Strength with Purpose and Integrity" In this compelling episode, Matt and Mike dive deeper into what it truly means to live the Warrio…

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Support, Self-Care, and the Shift Beyond Survival 26:14

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#OwnYourJourney #HealingWithPurpose #VeteranVoices #PTSRecovery #LeadWithPurpose #IAmEnough #MindsetMatters #WarriorMindset 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 1 – "Empowerment, Ownership, and the Warrior Ethos" Welcome to Season 5 of the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast. In this opening episode, hosts Matt Hastings and Mike Kenny dive deep into the foundational elements…

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Fierce Living: Jules Swales on Reclaiming Your Voice 1:23:44

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This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on Live Into Your Brilliance. Jules Swales shares her raw, unfiltered story—from childhood abuse and trauma to reclaiming her voice and living life on her own terms. What unfolds is an episode about fierce living, deep honesty, and the quiet courage of letting go. We cover: Choosing not …

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When Someone Pushes Your Buttons—Shift This, Not Them 1:11:19

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We’ve all been there. Someone—our child, a colleague, a friend—shows up in a way that feels totally unacceptable. Frustrating. Disrespectful. Maybe even infuriating. So, what do we do? React? Correct? Walk away? In today’s episode, we unpack a simple but powerful truth: The real challenge isn’t in their behavior—it’s in how we see it. Alan shares a…

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JFDI: Passion, Grit & What Really Creates Success with Gordon McAlpine 1:01:47

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is your willingness to step into the arena? Gordon McAlpine has built and sold two businesses, mentored some of the brightest rising stars, written a best-selling book, and even given away his fortune on UK’s Secret Millionaire. But here’s what really makes him stand out—his ability…

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Talking About It vs. Living It: The Trap of Spiritual Bypassing 50:32

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We love deep conversations. But there’s a difference between talking about transformation and actually living it. In this episode, we tackle the sneaky ways we can use spiritual wisdom as a shield instead of a gateway: What spiritual bypassing really is—and how to know when we’re doing it The difference between seeing the truth and actually living …

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It Really Doesn't Matter—So What Does? 1:07:48

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Ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of everything—your career, your relationships, your success—because it matters so much? But here’s the kicker: what if it doesn’t? Now, before you think this is some apathetic "nothing matters" take—this is the opposite. When we realize things don’t matter the way we think they do, we don’t check out. We wa…

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How to Embrace Death with Love & Presence – with Sue Carl 1:12:58

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Most of us avoid thinking about death. Not because it isn’t coming, but because it scares us. We don’t know how we’ll handle it. We don’t want to imagine life without the people we love. But what if the stories we tell ourselves about death are far from the reality? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Sue Carl—author of Life, Death, and Snowflakes:…

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Why Fear and Temptation Keep You in the Same Loop 58:33

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You know that feeling—standing at a crossroads, torn between holding back and diving in? Whether it’s hesitating to have the hard conversation at work, reaching for the snack when you’re stressed, or chasing the next job, the next deal, the next achievement—there’s a pattern at play. Fear keeps you stuck. Temptation keeps you chasing. One holds you…

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How to Turn Any Experience into an Amazing One—No Matter What 53:00

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We think we need the right circumstances to enjoy life. The perfect plan, the ideal setting, everything just so. But what if that’s an illusion? In this episode, Bilos returns from a trip to Japan that could have easily been a disaster—budget accommodations, unexpected surprises, and plenty of reasons to complain. Instead, it turned into one of the…

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Ayahuasca Series Part 4: The Journey Home 1:08:27

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After four ceremonies, a Bufo toad experience, and a profound journey through fear, love, and surrender, Al has returned—transformed, but not in the way he expected. In this final installment of the Ayahuasca Trilogy, he and Bilos unpack the last days in the Amazon, the lessons that stayed, and the ones that are still unfolding. In This Episode: Th…

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Ayahuasca Series Part 3: Into the Medicine 1:02:05

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Al is back from the Amazon jungle, intact, transformed, and still very much himself—though who knows what shifts have truly taken place? In this third installment of the Ayahuasca Trilogy, Al shares the raw, unfiltered experience of stepping into the medicine. In This Episode: The journey deep into the jungle—canoes, pink-nosed dolphins, and the Sh…

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Ayahuasca Series Part 2: Into the Amazon 54:07

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Al is broadcasting from Iquitos, Peru, the gateway to the Amazon, just hours before heading into the jungle for his ayahuasca retreat. This second installment of the Ayahuasca Trilogy explores what it’s like to step into the unknown, meet fear with curiosity, and navigate the inner dialogue that arises when we step beyond the familiar. In This Epis…

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Ayahuasca Series Part 1: Letting Go 1:01:39

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In This Episode: Join Al and co-host Bilos as they dive into Part 1 of The Ayahuasca Trilogy. This episode unpacks Al’s motivations, fears, and preparations for an upcoming ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon jungle. What We Explore: Why Al decided to take this leap and what led him to it. The power of letting go—of expectations, meaning, and control. …

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Gold-Plated Grit: The Truth About Struggle and Growth 58:18

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This week, we dive deep into the messy, unpolished truth of life's challenges in a candid, raw, and thought-provoking conversation about gold-plated grit. Inspired by Brené Brown's concept from Rising Strong, we unpack the tendency to sanitize struggles, skipping over the messy middle in favor of a polished, digestible narrative. We explore why thi…

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"Life Won't Wait" with David Staunton 1:21:09

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by the incredible David Staunton, a man who has turned life’s hardest moments into transformative gifts. Together, we explore the simple yet profound truth: Are you happy? David takes us on his journey, from the breaking point of an unexpected revelation to his fight for happiness, health, and self-love. He sh…

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Letting Go of Expectations Doesn’t Mean Giving Up 58:22

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This episode marks a double celebration—the start of 2025 and the 50th birthday of our very own Mark Bilbe! 🎉 Our exploration today dives into why letting go of expectations & surrendering control doesn’t mean passivity—it’s about opening space for deeper joy, creativity, and wonder. By silencing the noise of our “DJ Ego,” we step into flow, allowi…

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Resistance, Alignment, and the Bridge to Brilliance 59:19

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In this second part of their exploration, Al & Bilos take the conversation deeper, focusing on what’s on offer when we let go of resistance, drop our stories, and step into the present moment. Building on the bridge metaphor from Part 1, they discuss the remarkable freedom that comes from aligning with our truth, even amidst life’s challenges. Whil…

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Drop the Bags: Letting Go of Stories that Hold Us Back 59:10

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In this first part of a two-part exploration, we explore the transformative power of letting go of the stories we carry—the narratives about who we think we are, who we believe we need to be, and what we think life should look like. These stories, often rooted in fear and ego, can weigh us down and prevent us from experiencing true freedom. Through…

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Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect, It Creates Presence 55:29

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Today, we dive into the messy truth about practice—what it really means, why it matters, and how our stories get in the way. They unpack the liberating realization that there’s no external payoff for showing up in alignment and explore the joy of returning to your "home base." Through personal reflections and candid moments, this episode offers pra…