Best Paul Millerd Podcasts (2025)

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Following Your Inner Compass - Lawrence Yeo on his creative journey, sharing ideas, self-publishing, and playing the long game 1:11:12

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Lawrence is one of my favorite creators. He shares with passion, vulnerability and care. I chatted with Lawrence Yeo about his new book, 'The Inner Compass,' exploring themes of self-reflection, creativity, and the journey of writing and self-publishing. We discuss the importance of engaging with the world to gain a deeper understanding of oneself,…

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Does anybody want to be an influencer anymore? [Paul Millerd] 1:15:05

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What if the secret to creative freedom isn't making more money but wanting less? Paul Millerd has mastered the art of living well on very little — spending $2,000 a month in Austin, driving a used cars, and now raising his toddler in Thailand. Paul and Khe discuss making creative trade-offs, the toxicity of social media, parenting outside of tradit…

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Steven Levitan: How Modern Family Rewrote The Rules of Sitcom | How I Write 1:40:34

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I interviewed Steven Levitan, the co-creator and showrunner of Modern Family, one of the most successful sitcoms of the past two decades. What makes him fascinating isn't just that he wrote hundreds of TV episodes, but how he thinks about the craft of comedy writing itself. We talked about why story breaking is the hardest part of TV writing, how h…

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Why Normal People Do Horrific Things: The Neuroscience of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr. 1:01:50

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What if the desire for revenge wasn’t just emotional—but biological? In this gripping conversation, Yale-trained lawyer and researcher James Kimmel Jr. explains how the brain processes revenge, why it feels so satisfying in the moment, and why it rarely brings the peace we expect. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and his own powerful personal…

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#090 Building a Venture Firm From Zero to One, and AI-driven VC Thesis Research [Arkady Kulik #2] 1:10:58

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:19) - Entering the VC space (00:08:38) - Pilot-fund theories (00:12:50) - Risk tracking (00:19:56) - Finding LP alignment (00:22:39) - Arkady’s fund thesis (00:47:12) - Creating the index of solutions to problems (00:57:18) - The TAM for VC in 2025 (01:00:29) - How founders can increase the odds of being funded by …

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David Zucker: Hollywood Director Explains The 15 Rules of Comedy | How I Write 1:13:28

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I interviewed David Zucker, the director behind Airplane!, Naked Gun, and some of the funniest movies ever made. What makes this conversation fascinating isn't just the behind the scenes stories, but how he breaks down comedy writing like a science. We talked about his specific rules for making people laugh, his "flywheel theory" of pacing that kee…

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Hustle & Flow - Jack Moses on dropping out of school, hustle culture, spiritual paths, finding flow, and travel as transformation 1:15:22

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In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Jack Moses. Three years ago, Jack emailed me after reading my book, declaring he was dropping out of college. Over time, I've been amazed by his life's actions, from embracing hustle culture to diving deep into spirituality. Recently, Jack led a retreat in Thailand, inspiring me with his courage…

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Bible Project: How Two Guys Changed Bible Education on YouTube | How I Write 1:27:56

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This is not a normal episode. There's two guests, not one. Tim Mackie and Jon Collins, and they're the founders of the Bible project, a YouTube channel with more than half a billion views. It is entirely devoted to teaching people how to read just one book. I think that book happens to be the most influential book in the history of western civiliza…

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#089 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #6 : Writing the Founders’ Book, Building Natural-fit Businesses, and Craft 1:31:16

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:52) - The Founder's book project (00:04:06) - Effort and building relationships (00:11:20) - The value of self-publishing (00:24:00) - Bootstrapping a HoldCo (00:46:05) - Finding natural fit in business (00:47:48) - The role of trust in business (00:49:07) - AI and changing perspectives (00:50:26) - Daily use of AI…

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Why You Can’t Heal Until Your Body Feels Safe… and How To Get There with Dr. David Rabin 56:31

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—the workouts, the healthy food, the meditation app, the supplements—but your body still isn’t responding the way it should… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: You can’t heal until your body feels safe. Not calm. Not relaxed. Safe. And that’s not just a mindset—it’s a biologi…

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Robert Macfarlane: The Most Beautiful Conversation About Language | How I Write 1:29:16

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I interviewed Robert Macfarlane, a writer who has mastered the art of nature writing. What makes him fascinating isn’t just that he writes beautifully about landscapes, but how he thinks about language itself. We talked about why he rewrites first sentences hundreds of times, what happens when entire languages die forever, why AI makes all writing …

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Paul Harding: A New Way To Think About Writing | How I Write 1:28:52

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I interviewed Paul Harding, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his very first novel Tinkers. Unlike most novelists, he’s not really interested in plots, and only halfway interested in characters. So what is he interested in? He’s focused on describing the wonders and mysteries of life, teaching us how to see, hear, and feel more vividly, an…

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#088 Toby Rush: $100M Exits, Splitting Companies, Timing Startups, and Ideem Killing 2FA 1:02:52

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:45) - Who are your heroes? (00:05:16) - What is something you’ve had to teach yourself that’s become a core part of your identity? (00:07:34) - Taking a sabbatical post-exit (00:09:30) - Going back into entrepreneurship (00:12:52) - How to kill two-factor auth (00:14:34) - When to split a company into two companies…

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Feel Stressed? Why That Might Not Be a Bad Thing with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 1:07:08

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We’ve been taught to fear stress, avoid it, and manage it like a toxin. But what if that belief is actually making us weaker? Dr. Sharon Bergquist has spent decades studying the relationship between stress, cellular health, and chronic disease—and what she’s discovered turns the conventional wisdom upside down. We dig into what that means at the bi…

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Will Henshall: Transform Distraction into Peak Focus with Functional Music 1:03:33

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Do you find yourself more distracted than ever? You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world. Today, we're exploring the extraordinary…

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Steven Pinker: Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing | How I Write 43:29

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I’m here at Harvard in the office of Steven Pinker. He’s written nine books and spent his life studying language, cognition, and writing. In this interview, we started with the practical: the rules of writing. But what makes him unique is that he’s been thinking about AI since the 1980s. So if you’re interested in doing great non-fiction writing in…

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Paul Q&A Episode - Moving to Asia, Parenting, Preparing for Kids, Pathless Hardcover Art Edition 28:04

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Personal updates about life, including his recent move back to Asia, reflections on work and career paths, parenting experiences, and insights into education and self-publishing. I share the challenges and joys of parenting, how I think about decisions in regards to kids, and evolving thoughts on publishing and creative projects. Topics 00:00 Intro…

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Will AI Ruin Us? [Khe Hy] 34:22

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I asked AI to roast me. It wasn’t pretty. Then it said, “Do you want me to be meaner?” The exchange was testy and agitating. It then asked, if I want it to go “nuclear.” Is this an AI slippery slope? Who owns our memories? Is creativity at risk? And should we let our kids interact with ChatGPT? [Episode 104] References from the show: • Subscribe to…

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Ezra Klein: The Case Against Writing With AI | How I Write 55:06

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Ezra Klein is one of the internet’s most influential journalists. He co-founded Vox in 2014, and it was there he really pioneered this new era of online journalism. Remember those Vox explainer videos that were so popular? As I’ve recorded this, he’s got the #1 book on the New York Times bestseller list. We talked about the state of media, why piec…

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#087 Nat Eliason: From Blogging to Sci-Fi Novels, Writing Books That Last, and Owning Your Audience 1:20:14

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Introducing Nat Eliason (00:01:27) - Nat's Diverse Career and Writing Journey (00:01:47) - The Transition from Nonfiction to Fiction (00:02:13) - The Seven Act Structure and Writing Process (00:02:44) - Publishing with Scribe and Launching Husk (00:03:24) - The Rewards and Challenges of Writing (00:04:29) - B…

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The Real Cost of Dismantling Public Eduction with former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King 50:08

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What if the federal government walked away from public education? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s part of a real plan gaining traction right now. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to defund and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and why it could upend the future for millions of students. Former Secretary of Education Joh…

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James Swanwick: How to Break Free from Alcohol 1:06:06

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Do you ever feel like you’re losing your edge? Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce. In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regr…

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Are you emotionally fit? [Emily Anhalt] 51:41

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Should we be avoiding our uncomfortable emotions? Clinical psychologist, Emily Anhalt explores how we consistently avoid feelings like shame, grief, and sadness through work, substances, or disassociation. Emotional fitness isn't about eliminating these emotions but learning to become comfortable with discomfort. [Episode 103] Dr. Emily Anhalt is a…

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Eric Roth: The Screenwriter Behind Forrest Gump and Dune | How I Write 1:35:00

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Dune. Forrest Gump. Benjamin Button. Eric Roth wrote all of them. He’s been nominated for seven Oscars and won Best Adapted Screenplay for Forrest Gump. I got the chance to ask him about how you find a deeper theme in a story, what a writer can do to really move people, and what it’s actually like working with people like David Fincher, Steven Spie…

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Listener Favorites: Paul Millerd | The Pathless vs Default Path 1:05:17

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. In this episode, Paul shares his insights on finding yourself in the wrong life and the real work of figuring out how to live. Discover his journey through experiments, travels, and lessons learned, as he pieces together a set of principles to guide him from unful…

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Ben Azadi: How Toxins Like Glyphosate Sabotage Your Metabolism 58:38

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What if being overweight isn’t the problem, but actually a symptom of deeper dysfunction? The body doesn't lose weight to get healthy; it gets healthy to lose weight. And reclaiming your metabolic freedom may just save your life. Our guest this week, Ben Azadi is a living testament to the power of focusing on lifestyle factors like real food and fi…

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Was it worth it? (10 years of leaving Wall Street) [Khe Hy] 32:59

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I left Wall Street 10 years ago. Was it the right decision? What would I have done differently? 10 years is a long time — and comes with a lot of data points to assess the decision. [Episode 102] References from the show: • Walking away from a $2 million salary on Wall Street (with no plan): https://youtu.be/sy4FGaYK_l0 • I Left a $2 Million Job. H…

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Becoming A Writer - Nat Eliason on his upcoming fiction release, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, AI tools, tinkering, readers, launch plans 1:16:19

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Hello! I'm back! Expect a slow ramp, but there are new episodes coming! I talked with Nat Eliason about his journey as a writer, from early experiments with ideas to fully embracing writing as a career. We discussed the challenges and rewards of moving from nonfiction to fiction, the trade-offs between traditional and self-publishing, and the impor…

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Michael Jamin: The Hollywood Sitcom Writer | How I Write 1:23:40

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Michael Jamin has been writing Hollywood sitcoms for 28 years on shows like King of the Hill and Beavis and Butt-Head. Unlike most comedy writers, he’s not focused on punchlines, he’s more focused on building rich characters, developing deep storylines, and layering the comedy on top.But how do you do that? That’s what this episode is all about. En…

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How do you become a millionaire? [Sam Dogen] 58:06

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Can you achieve the American Dream by saving half your paycheck? Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai, left Wall Street at 34 with a seven-figure nest egg after a demanding investment banking career. He saved “until it hurts” but would he do it differently? We discuss real estate, generational wealth, and financial freedom. [Episode 101] Sam Dog…

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Dean Koontz: 120 novels published. 500 million copies sold. | How I Write 1:47:18

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Dean Koontz has written over 100 books and sold more than 500 million copies, making him one of the best-selling authors of all time. I visited Dean at his home and personal library to understand what truly sets him apart. Unlike most mass-market writers, Dean is obsessed with the craft. He doesn’t just write stories, he truly lives for the beauty …

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Rethinking Purpose: Why Chasing Big Goals Might Be Making You Miserable with Jordan Grumet 1:05:13

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What if the relentless chase for big goals is actually what’s making you feel unfulfilled? In this episode, hospice physician and author Jordan Grumet shares what he’s learned from those at the end of life—and why our culture’s definition of purpose may be all wrong. Instead of striving for impact, Jordan invites us to focus on the simple, joyful a…

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John Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism 1:02:58

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Have you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough? Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural …

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Should men fear mid-life? [Greg Scheinman] 1:06:48

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What happens when men hit their 40s with all the trappings of success but a gnawing emptiness inside? Greg Scheinman shares his awakening at 47 — the same age his father died — when he realized professional achievement alone wasn't enough. He introduces his "six F's" framework (family, fitness, finance, food, fashion, and fun) as a roadmap for midl…

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Johann Hari: The Obsessive Research Method | How I Write 1:14:11

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The world isn’t made of atoms, it’s made of stories. I’ve never heard anyone speak so deeply about interviewing. Johann Hari has written four books, and for each one he travels the globe to record hundreds of conversations. In this episode, he’ll explain exactly how he does it, sharing stories of getting up close and personal with homeless people i…

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Listener Favorites: Arianna Warsaw | Navigating The Dynamics of Identity Change 1:00:52

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Join us as we sit down with music industry insider, Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch. Discover her unique perspective on navigating identity change and get an insider's tour of the industry. From musician life to proper clapping etiquette, Arianna shares her knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the classical m…

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Listener Favorites: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough 58:16

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In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success. Dra…

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A parent’s worst nightmare: losing a child [Mary Anne Keegan] 59:30

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What happens when your world shatters with the unimaginable loss of a child? Mary Anne Keegan shares her raw journey after her healthy 20-year-old son Matthew was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and passed away just ten months later. She discovered that grief doesn't follow a playbook — giving yourself grace becomes essential when navigating between…

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Listener Favorites: Aaron Dignan | How to Speed up The Organizational Decision Making Process 57:11

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Aaron Dignan is using software to help scale new ways of working and expedite the decision making process of organizations. Discover the possibilities for transformation in the workplace and realize how we can use software like Murmur to revolutionize our slow and outdated systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Will Storr: The Science of Storytelling | How I Write 1:07:30

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Will Storr has written 7 books and he’s basically a scientist for storytelling. Now you might be thinking: Do we really need another storytelling guy? But Will is different. That's because he doesn’t just talk about plot or the hero’s journey, he focuses on character. Great stories don’t start with plot… they start with people. The best part? By th…

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How do you get your parents to be vulnerable? [Dorothy Chow] 1:02:05

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Can capturing untold stories heal decades-old wounds? When Dorothy Chow set up a makeshift podcast studio to record her father's Khmer Rouge survival story, she had no idea what would unfold. What began as a historical preservation project transformed into profound healing for both father and daughter. [Episode 98] Dorothy Chow is the Host of the D…

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Dan Faggella: The Radical Future of Human-AI Interaction 1:09:50

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In a world where machines can outperform humans in nearly every conceivable domain, where exactly does that leave us? When artificial intelligence can fulfill our deepest drives and reward pathways more reliably than any human relationship, what happens to human connection, meaning, and purpose? Today, we’re exploring the world of artificial intell…