Mind Blend

How many of us have struggled with the desire to indulge in food then the guilt that comes afterwards? 

In this episode, I mind-blend with Sammy Williams to explore intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, and the long-term impact of diet culture on physical and mental health.

This episode provides a practical perspective on intuitive eating, binge eating recovery, and building a healthy relationship with food, without rigid rules...

Travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about how you navigate everything that happens along the way.

In this episode, I mind-blend with Mark Wolters of Wolter’s World, whose honest travel advice has guided millions. Together, we explore the mindset shifts that turn stressful trips into memorable ones: from blending in respectfully with local culture, to staying safe and smart on the road, to handling inevitable setbacks with...

Design thinking isn’t just for designers,  it’s something we all practice, often without realizing it. As Wayne puts it, “Everyone is a designer… because everyone has to create something for someone.”

In this conversation, Wayne Li — professor, product designer, and global design-thinker — breaks down how design thinking can transform the way we move through the world. It makes you more curious, empathetic, and observant — qualities...

Holistic wellness goes far beyond mindfulness and bubble baths. In this episode, Alexandra Dotcheva shares how she practices what she preaches, and how true wellbeing comes from strengthening every pillar of your life: your health, your finances, and your self-confidence. 

Alexandra explains why optimizing nutrition, detoxing both body and mind, and cultivating disciplined fitness practices are essential foundations for long-term vi...

In this conversation, high-performance coach Navin Jaitly breaks down the mindset and techniques behind powerful speaking: easing anxiety, using body language intentionally, communicating with clarity, and tapping into the confidence you already have.

We dig into what really makes someone influential — from vocal delivery to mental framing to how you manage your energy in the moment. We also talk about the hidden cost of not being a...

AI is transforming how teams work, but they will be great only when the foundation is strong. As Daria Rudnik explains, high-performing teams don’t fear AI, and they don’t overestimate it either. They use it to enhance clarity, improve collaboration, and free up mental space, not replace thinking or connection.

In this episode, we explore how trust, communication, and shared purpose create the conditions for AI to actually help. Whe...

Writing isn’t just about communication—it’s mental training for your brain. In this episode, author and leadership coach Jennifer Wright shares how writing, especially pen-to-paper, can sharpen cognition, boost memory, and even help us process emotions and trauma. Beyond being a creative outlet, writing strengthens neural pathways, enhances learning, and fosters self-reflection. Jennifer also talks about overcoming writer’s block, ...

Stoicism isn’t about detaching from life — it’s about engaging with it more intentionally.

In this episode, leadership coach Rodrigo Barreto unpacks how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can guide us through the chaos of modern living. We explore how its four core virtues — wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance — work together to form a complete framework for decision-making, leadership, and resilience.

When practiced together, t...

After years in fashion, Shuang-Min walked away from a life many would envy — designer labels, business-class travel, and success by every external measure — to redefine what fulfillment truly means. In this episode, she shares how fame, fortune, and being true to yourself don’t have to be mutually exclusive, why it’s worth asking “What’s the cost of not doing this?”, and how self-reflection can unlock the clarity to evolve on your ...

AI isn’t magic, it’s a system that works dramatically better guided by your thinking.

In this episode, Colette Mason, founder of The Tech Leadership Method, joins us to cut through the noise around AI and talk about what really matters when it comes to using it responsibly, sustainably, and effectively.

Drawing on her experience helping businesses build real AI systems (not just shiny demos), Colette explains:

• Why most AI proj...

From leading roles in global advertising agencies to building his own consultancy in Tokyo, Cairo Marsh has seen firsthand how brands win or lose when it comes to customer connection.

In this conversation, Cairo shares how his drive for growth brought him from New York to Japan, and how working across cultures has sharpened his perspective on marketing, brand, and customer experience. 

Highlights from our conversation:

• Why creatin...

Mistakes in your past don’t have to define your future.

My guest today, Jacob Hill, founder of Offploy, knows this better than most. After serving time in prison, Jacob didn’t just turn his life around—he built one of the UK’s leading organisations helping people with convictions step back into the workforce.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Jacob’s journey through prison shaped him into more of an entrepreneur than ever before

• ...

In this episode, I mind-blended with David Petrovay—an educator, career coach, counselor, and author, about how people can navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence. Starting out teaching blind students, David shares how his own journey led him to become passionate about helping others discover who they are, what they want, and how to embrace opportunities—even when life throws unexpected challenges their way.

Togeth...

What do you do when your audience is all different?

Even the best jokes won’t be funny everywhere - it’s all down to who you’re talking to. It’s situational! What does your audience know? What does your audience resonate with?

In this episode, I am joined by Sai Ramachandran to explore the unlikely but compelling journey from coding to comedy. Sai shares how growing up in a small town in India, earning a master's in computer ...

In this episode, we mind-blended with Jenny Theolin—Head of Learning at Abracademy, and founder of Studio Theolin—about the art of pushing boundaries in a culture that often encourages staying safely within them.

Born Swedish but having grown up moving between countries and cultures, Jenny developed a natural openness to change, an instinct for reinvention, and a bold personality that doesn’t wait for permission. She unpacks the pop...

We often glorify hustle, speed, and constant output, but what if your next big breakthrough comes after a pause?

In this episode, I mind-blended to Pamela Dangelmaier—mindfulness expert, leadership coach, and author of The Power of the Pause. Pamela shares how her own experience of hyperacusis and burnout forced her to slow down and reconnect with what truly mattered.

Together, we explore:

• The neuroscience behind why silence feels...
  

What if your stress, comparison habits, and need for validation weren’t personal flaws—but ancient survival wiring doing exactly what it was designed to do?

In this episode, I mind-blended with Dr. Loretta Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of Habits of a Happy Brain, to unpack how our brain chemistry drives everyday behavior, emotions, and decisions—often without us even realizing it.

We dove into how neuroch...

What really makes someone effective in the workplace? Strategy and intelligence matter. But without emotional awareness, the ability to adapt, and focused execution, even the best ideas fall flat.

In this episode, I mind-blended with Faris Aranki, strategic consultant and founder of Shiageto Consulting, whose work centers on helping businesses and individuals “do business better.” With over 20 years of experience across sectors and ...

We’ve all had to learn something—swimming, biking, typing, driving. For some, it clicks. For others, frustration takes over, and suddenly we’re telling ourselves we’re just not “good enough.”

In this episode, I mind-blended with Patrick Boylan, a musician and co-founder of MuseFlow, a music education platform designed to help people learn piano in a more tailored and joyful way, by tapping into flow state instead of forcing repe...