Best Mark Spencer Cook Podcasts (2025)

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Best Shark Tank Winner: Bold Momentum, Tate Stock, Chirp CEO 41:24

1d ago41:24

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Prepare for a powerful conversation with Tate Stock, Founder and CEO of Chirp and viral Shark Tank standout. Stock and wife Hannah partnered to launch what is now Chirp. Soon after, Tate found himself negotiating between offers from: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, and Lori Greiner as Mark Cuban and Daymond John made things both difficult and smart…

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Betrayed by Australia’s Greatest Conman | Tracy Hall - 907 49:13

3d ago49:13

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Geez, I thought I'd met some bad eggs in the online dating world... Tracy Hall's experience sure takes the cake though. In 2016 she met Max Tavita online and for the next 18 months they built a seemingly solid relationship with great plans for the future. Until... she woke up one morning to a Crime Stoppers video of him being arrested. Turns out, M…

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Gangs, Grief, Heroin & Hope - Tim Haigh - 906 58:30

6d ago58:30

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I sat down with Tim Haigh and walked through a life most people couldn’t even stomach watching in a movie. Born into violence, raised in poverty, consumed by addiction, and locked up by 17. Tim didn’t just survive the system, he walked straight through the fire and came out the other side swinging. From gangs to grief, heroin to hope, Tim’s story i…

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Airport Crisis CEO: Thrive in Catastrophe, Mark Thorpe 53:20

6d ago53:20

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Keep cool under pressure. Elite leader Mark Thorpe, former LAX executive and Pandemic CEO of Ontario International Airport is now founder of Atmos Global Aviation and offers us his consulting right in the episode. Discover the strategic insights for travelling and leading that Mark employed during his tenure at Ontario, as he navigated the pandemic…

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Sneaky Stress Signals: The Subtle Art of Falling Apart | Dr. Cam McDonald - 905 1:16:46

10d ago1:16:46

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Dr. Cam McDonald is back in the hot seat and we’re rummaging around in his brilliant PH360 Precision Health brain and talking about those sneaky, silent stressors that pile up in the background of our lives and bodies without us even realising. As we know different environments and different stuff affects different people. Dr. Cam is sharing some g…

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Growing From the Hard Stuff | Richard Tedeschi - 904 50:54

13d ago50:54

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Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Richard Tedeschi, he's the bloke who literally coined the term post-traumatic growth, and ya'll know that's a massive part of what this show is all about! We’re pulling apart what resilience really means (and what it definitely doesn’t), why the ‘just do more hard things’ mantra can actually miss the point, and how …

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Fence Sitters | Harps & Tiff - 903 1:01:43

17d ago1:01:43

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Well, this was one of those chats that takes a wild ride... from blind boxing bouts to the blind spots in how we see ourselves and others. We talk about the power of presence, the problem with performative self-help, what real resilience actually is, and why so many of us wait for a crisis to start living with purpose. We go deep on all things from…

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Misfit. Survivor. Leader. | Dima Ghawi - 902 43:33

20d ago43:33

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What happens when the stories we’re raised on become the shackles we need to break? Today's guest, Dima Ghawi was born in Turkey, raised in Jordan, and is now living in the US... Her journey is one of defiance, resilience, and rebirth. From escaping an abusive marriage to shattering generational expectations (and quite literally, the metaphorical v…

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The Flick on the Ear we All Need | Mark LeBusque - 901 46:34

22d ago46:34

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I’ve been doing a lot of shifting lately. Structuring my time differently. Saying no to things that used to get a default yes. Creating space not just in my calendar, but in my head and heart for things that actually matter to me. In this episode, I sat down with my mate Mark LeBusque and we spoke about all of it. The constant recalibration. The re…

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You Can't Burn Spirit: A Father's Horrific Act of Revenge | Spencer Connelly - 900 53:27

27d ago53:27

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Imagine this… You’re five years old, and the world is at your feet. You’re in the car with your eight-year-old bro, just picked up from childcare by your dad. But your dad has a plan. That plan involves two gas cylinders he’d strategically placed in the back seat earlier that day… and a cigarette. A horrific act of revenge. A father prepared to kil…

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Crash into a Wall (Literally) then Thrive: Unlock Your Edge, CEO Randy Dyck 1:09:07

27d ago1:09:07

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Prepare for a powerful encounter with Randy Dyck, Founder, CEO and Coach. Everyone faces burnout; not everyone slams into a building on a motorcycle, only to launch off the building without a helmet. Randy learned what happens when ego outweighs impact (MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Randy describes how thousands of home sales led him to create a pu…

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Girls Making History | Tara Morrison - 899 58:06

1M ago58:06

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This ep I’m hanging out with 21-year-old pocket rocket and Aussie road racing prodigy Tara Morrison... and let me tell you, she ain't just riding motorcycles, she’s rewriting the books. Tara's the only female racer in all three national ASBK (Australian Super Bike Championship) classes, taking on the boys and carving up the track like an absolute l…

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The Evolutionary Tug-of-War: Today’s World, Yesterday’s Psychological Software | Bill von Hippel - 898 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

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Evolutionary psychologist Bill von Hippel joins me in this ep to pull back the curtain on how our minds got wired, why our ancient instincts still run the show in today's modern world, and what that means for connection, courage, happiness, and that frustrating tug-of-war between who we are and who we think we should be. We talk about what resilien…

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When Strength is Just Survival in a Fancy Dress - Bobby Cappuccio - 897 1:15:59

1M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Well, we covered a bit of everything in this one... starting with cats on blankets and bald heads and somehow ending up deep-diving into trauma, identity, post-traumatic growth, and how sometimes our greatest strengths are just cleverly disguised coping mechanisms. Bobby Cappuccio is back, and (as always) he brought his brilliant, curious mind and …

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A More Valuable Business: Transform Your Finances, Heather McGee, CEO, 17 Asset Management 1:04:56

1M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Everyone faces financial collapse when capital dries up. Heather guides her business, others business, and communities to pivot and thriving (see MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Discover how repeated setbacks—losing her first product, cutting staff, and chasing new markets—sparked Heather’s breakthroughs. Find out why building your own solutions can …

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The Illumination Doesn't Last | Dr. Jodi Richardson - 896 1:04:54

1M ago1:04:54

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You know when you hit record with a friend and suddenly the conversation cuts straight through the noise? That’s exactly what happened here with Dr. Jodi Richardson. No agenda. No roadmap. Just two curious minds, a million hats, and a whole lot of real-life chit chat. We talk about the merry-go-round of modern life, what it means to really stop, an…

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Less Estrogen, Less F*$ks to Give... Mastering Menopause | Angela Cousel - 895 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Menopause gets a bad rap... and rightly so! But it's not all doom and gloom, in fact, not at all if we can prepare for it and get our bodies thriving at this time of our lives. And as this episode title proudly boasts, with less estrogen comes the wonderful state of less giving a f*$k, which can be quite liberating for us women who have lived our l…

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Global Poo Etiquette (And Other Deep Life Lessons) | Patrick Bonello - 894 1:17:53

2M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Well, I don’t know how we ended up here, but somehow, this episode of Roll With The Punches went deep (maybe too deep) into the intricacies of sleep habits, morning routines, global poo etiquette, and the unexpected life lessons that come from learning new things as an adult. As always when Patrick swoons in our chats are anything but conventional.…

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Inventor of the Cellphone, Dr. Martin Cooper: Unlocking Innovation 33:20

2M ago33:20

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Revisiting one of several previous phone interviews with Dr. Marty Cooper, father of the cell phone. From two cellphone conversations (forgive the audio) Dr. Cooper tells us how to innovate any work (see MarkSpencerCook.com). A young Marty Cooper was once hired to join a small team at, then, tiny Motorola. His team was racing to beat a huge phone c…

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You Are Not Your Diagnosis (Or Your Bullsh*t Self-Talk) | Dr. Paul Conti - 893 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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Dr. Paul Conti is back, and we are getting stuck into the real head stuff. Ever feel like life’s charging ahead while your brain’s still trying to process what the hell just happened? Same. Dr. Conti reckons trauma, identity, and mental health all play a bigger role in that than we realise... And given he's one of the leading experts in trauma and …

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How to Get Out of Your Own Way (Before You Talk Yourself Out of It) | Harps & Tiff - 892 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Alright, legends, this one’s a ripper. Harps and I go deep on the self-doubt that creeps in even when you’re nailing it, why we sabotage ourselves over the smallest things, and the mental gymnastics of stepping up to the next level. We also talk about those magic moments that remind us we’re actually not crap… even if it takes 700 people in an audi…

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Why We Struggle to Slow Down (And What to Do About It) | Jem Fuller - 891 52:16

2M ago52:16

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Jem Fuller is back, and as usual, he’s firing on all cylinders as we explore the magic of learning, unlearning, and rewiring how we do life. We get stuck into that sneaky little habit so many of us have (well, I sure bloody do) of rushing for no real reason. You know the one… that feeling of "I’ve got so much to do" even when, if you really stopped…

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The Toughest Fight Yet: When the System Fails Good Dads | Nick Reid - 890 49:00

2M ago49:00

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Four years ago, Nick Reid was on the podcast recovering from a brain tumor, facing a 50/50 survival rate. Now, he’s back... and life has thrown even more brutal punches his way. A marriage breakdown, the devastating reality of parental alienation, and a legal system that makes it near impossible for good dads to stay connected with their kids. We t…

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Outreach Gurus & Principal of $5-Billion Firm: Ryan Wiersdorf, Lisa Morozoff, Rob Plowgian 55:31

2M ago55:31

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The art of securing a first, live meeting with a new contact. Mark Cook shares an interview from when Lisa Morozoff was a principal with Mercer, San Francisco (now with Uber) and with Ryan Wiersdorf, a sales leader and top performer at O.C. Tanner. Mark also adds a response by Rob Plowgian, sales leader at NetCuras, about beginning business relatio…

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How We Learn Best | Harps & Tiff - 889 46:22

2M ago46:22

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Today Harps and I are talking all things learning and learning potential.. The 61-year-old PhD candidate and the spontaneous, overnight pianist (that's me, apparently). It's fascinating how much we can learn and evolve when we give things a shot and find ourselves in the right environment with the right learning style that engages us. Best part is …

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Flying in the Face of Fear | Kim 'KC' Campbell - 888 51:08

2M ago51:08

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Ever wondered what it takes to fly straight into danger and make it out the other side? Well, strap in because today’s guest, Kim 'KC' Campbell, knows exactly what that feels like. Kim is a retired US Air Force fighter pilot who spent 24 years defying expectations, leading missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and navigating some of the most intense si…

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AI & Autonomy Expert Leads First: Tom Zaiderman, CEO, Ruby.ai 53:41

2M ago53:41

53:41

Catch this conversation, Mark Cook and Tom Zaiderman explore AI, Autonomy, and the core of leadership, emphasizing the importance of service, compassion, and interconnectedness in both personal and professional realms. Tom shares his philosophy of leadership as a form of service, drawing from ancient wisdom and personal experiences. He discusses th…

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Order of Man: The Truth About Modern Masculinity | Ryan Michler - 887 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Masculinity... it's a word that stirs up all sorts of reactions these days. But what does it really mean? And what happens when men embrace their strength, leadership, and responsibility in a way that lifts themselves and those around them? Enter Ryan Michler, founder of Order of Man, a movement dedicated to helping men step up, take ownership, and…

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101 Not Out: A Century of Wisdom with My Pop | Frank Cook - 886 39:48

3M ago39:48

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Ain't many blokes blowing out 101 candles these days, let alone ones as sharp as a tack and as witty as my Pop Cook! Safe to say, this episode is a pretty special one for me (and my family). What a gift to sit down, record his tales, and not only share them with the world but also etch them into history... something we’ll cherish for a lifetime. As…

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Revenue & Relationships: Kent Bowman, Pt. 2 46:53

3M ago46:53

46:53

Join Mark and Kent Bowman, now to apply deep dives into “actionables” for starting valuable relationships of mutual benefit that also grow revenue! From, Co-Founder and Board Member at Tanner LLC. Discover how Kent helped grow one state’s largest CPA firm and spearheads programs at City Strong Foundation, transforming communities through education,…

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Grown-ups Back at School | Harps - 885 44:57

3M ago44:57

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Harps is on the home straight to becoming a 'Dr' as he nears the end of (what sounds like a grueling) few years of research and academic mayhem. In this ep we are chatting about what he's learned, discovered and how it will all come together when he gets the tack those two fancy letters before his name. Enjoy! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS We…

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Grim Reaper's Cheerleader: A Pep Talk on Death & Life | Jodi Wellman - 884 58:34

3M ago58:34

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She's seventy percent sunshine & lollipops and a solid thirty percent doom and gloom... But dare I say, Jodi Wellman makes that doom and gloom feel every bit as joyous as sunshine & lollipops with her childlike zest for life coupled with slightly morbid hilarity! Jodi is my newest podcast bestie and an absolute killer when it comes to hitting you w…

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How to Keep Your Cool When Everything’s on the Line | Waldo Waldman - 883 52:22

3M ago52:22

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Alright, crew! (see what I did there) Buckle up because today we’re taking off (in a sense) with fighter pilot, leadership powerhouse, and high-performance expert Waldo Waldman. This guy has racked up nearly 3,000 flying hours in the cockpit, dodged missiles over Iraq, and spent eight years battling his own mind while flying at 35,000 feet. Panic a…

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An Original Swiftie, Grow Like Taylor Swift: Sophie Haws 43:33

3M ago43:33

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Sophie Haws shares her unique experiences growing up an original Swiftie fan of Taylor Swift. See MarkSpencerCook.com for more episodes. Now, Sophie details her personal interactions with the artist, as Swift marketed and shaped her understanding of connection and community. From her early days in Girl Scouts to navigating the complexities of adole…

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The Mind Game: How We Trick Ourselves Into (And Out Of) Success | Patrick Bonello - 882 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

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Patrick Bonello is back and stepping into the conversational ring with me for a tussle on all things life, habits, hacks and games. From the psychology of fighting, to how muscle memory shapes our habits, we break down the unconscious ways our bodies and minds adapt. Patrick takes me down a rabbit hole of juggling, VR gaming, and Tai Chi, while I t…

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The Long Game: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age or Stage | Nicole Liddell - 881 56:33

3M ago56:33

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Hey, hey guess who's back... that's right, it's the powerhouse that is Nicole Liddell. If you ever thought it was 'too late' to change your life, Nicole is here to obliterate that idea. At 43, struggling financially and navigating some serious life turbulence, she made a decision that changed everything - enrolling in university. Now? She’s deep in…

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Beat Anything: Lead Growth, Kent Bowman, Top Partner, Pt. 1 58:34

3M ago58:34

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Tune in today to learn to lead growth with Kent Bowman, former Partner at Andersen and Tanner LLC. Gain insights from his incredible personal challenges and difficult business journey, then leading the growth of a large, famous CPA firm, Tanner, LLC. Kent transformed teams, relationships, organizations and success in finance, consulting, and leader…

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Why Bad Bosses Are Ruining Everything (And How AI Might Fix It) | Bailey Parnell - 880 48:19

3M ago48:19

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Righto team, today’s episode is one for the world of 2025. We’re talking digital well-being, leadership, and AI with the brilliant Bailey Parnell... because let’s be real, tech is changing the way we think, work, and even lead, and not always for the better. Bailey is an expert in how social media and AI impact our mental health, decision-making, a…

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Booey Oh Buoy! | Bobby Cappuccio - 879 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Righto pals, buckle up! Today's episode with Bobby Cappuccio is a whirlwind of banter, life reflections, and the kind of deep dives that make your brain work in the midst of plenty of lols. If you’ve ever found yourself caught between the tension of routine and spontaneity, or wondered why we humans seem to outsmart ourselves when it comes to the s…

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The Addictive Mind | Mick Hall - 878 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

A couple of weeks shy of his 24th year of sobriety (woohoo), Mick Hall is back for another awesome chat about all things boxing, booze, bad decisions, and bloody great ones too. I quiz Mick on the definition of being a 'recovering addict' when he's a whopping 24 years clean and sober, curious of the mentality behind how we define ourselves through …

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What's Your Purpose? Science & Strategy | Dr Cam McDonald - 877 1:11:18

4M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

What's your purpose?? Ahhh, the age-old question. What if the secret to living your purpose lies in understanding your body, mind, and biology on a deeply personal level? In this cracking episode, I'm joined by Dr. Cam McDonald, the leading voice in precision health and epigenetics, to uncover the science behind discovering and living your purpose.…

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Mother Teresa's Servant-Leader, Ann Stigsson, Pt. 2 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Welcome back to Bold Encounters! We gain more potent stories, especially on scaling by focusing on one person at a time from Ann Stigsson. Ann worked with Mother Teresa and learned about serving and scaling opportunity the right way. This more recent conversation adds some new, powerful stories from impactful work with Mother Teresa and her organiz…

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Tragedy + Time = Comedy | Alex Hooper - 876 1:03:29

4M ago1:03:29

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This one’s a wild ride, fam. I’m catching up with comedian Alex Hooper, who’s back on Roll With The Punches for round two, three fleeting years after our first chat. Let me tell you, Alex has lived about 80 lifetimes since then, so buckle up. From battling stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and almost dying from Sepsis, to navigating infertility struggles,…

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The Power (and the Curse) of Choice | Jem Fuller - 875 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

This week, I'm back with one of my absolute favorites, Jem Fuller, and given my recent workshop I'm diving into why the f*&k we find ourselves stuck - and more importantly, how we can break free. Jem and I riff on everything from the power of choice (and it's sneaky curse) to the magic of nature and what happens when we take the time to truly feel.…

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Unapologetically Motiv8ed | 'The Rev' John McMahon - 874 55:11

4M ago55:11

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Kickstarting 2025 with a BANG, I sit down with the powerhouse that is John McMahon, or as he's more famously known, The Rev. With a career that’s spanned decades, John has transformed lives through his dynamic events, Motov8, Savage Angel, and his latest, Rebel to Remarkable. In this conversation, we dive deep into John’s raw and unapologetic appro…

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Trusting Yourself Again | Susie Keratiotis - 873 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Susie Keratiotis joins me again for a second brilliant conversation. We first met when Susie shared the raw and inspiring story of leaving a toxic relationship and rebuilding her life. This time, we dive even deeper into her healing, how the experience of sharing her story with us the first time felt, and exploring how healing isn’t a destination b…

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Lonely AF, Let's Talk About It - Dr. Michelle Lim - 872 46:55

4M ago46:55

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Loneliness. It’s something we all experience, yet few of us talk about. In this far-from-lonely chat, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Michelle Lim, one of the world’s leading voices on loneliness and the powerhouse behind Ending Loneliness Together. She shares with us truth about loneliness - what it is, what it isn’t, and how it’s impacting our me…

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Healing Shame, Trauma, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves | Dr. Jeffrey Rediger - 871 59:57

4M ago59:57

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It’s always a privilege to have Dr. Jeffrey Rediger on the show, and this chat sure did not disappoint. Dr. Jeffrey’s a Harvard-trained physician, researcher, and the author of Cured, who has spent decades exploring the extraordinary link between trauma, spontaneous healing from so-called 'incurable' illnesses, and the mind-body connection. We talk…

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"I'm Hooked on a Feeling" | Bobby Cappuccio - 870 1:10:20

4M ago1:10:20

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The lad is back... And once Bobby gets his usual cat-related story-telling and analysis is promptly out of the way we knuckle down and talk the quirks of modern tech reliance, reminisce about old-school TV shows (hello, Ally McBeal), and share personal stories about the randomness of life and the joy of letting go. From navigating hierarchy in lead…

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Love Beats War - Deb Richardson - 869 50:25

5M ago50:25

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Brace yourself, because this one’s going to hit you right in the feels. Deb Richardson is back on the mic with me, and if you caught her story the first time she joined me, you’ll know exactly why I couldn’t wait to have her back. Deb’s journey is one of grit, heart, and a level of badassery that’s hard to put into words. Deb was a guest on behalf …

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