Podcast Episodes

#47: Why Self-Help Isn't Working (& The Mirror Method That Finally Does)

Most people I’ve coached have a similar story: They inherited the “Silent Blueprint” lie as a child that told them they must perform, impress, and achieve to feel like they’re enough. 

And yet, at a …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#46: Why You Still Feel Stuck Even After Doing 'The Work'

So many high achievers do the “right things.” They read the books. They practice breath work. They follow the morning routines. They “hack” their productivity. 

All of these things can make them feel…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#45: Why Hustling Harder Will Only Get You Worse Results

Most high achievers are being driven by the absolute worst source of fuel: Fear, guilt, shame, and insecurities. 

These traps are alluring because they’re actually effective routes to short-term succ…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

#44: When 'Self-Defense' Becomes Self-Destruction

Many leaders are driven by an insidious fear that tells them their sense of self-worth depends on their ability to protect their mask. But your mask is just an outdated story your subconscious create…

Published on 3 months ago

#43: Why No State Has a 'Right to Exist' and Why That Matters for You

The “right to exist” is a common myth used to justify aggression, destruction, and death. But states aren’t people. Structures rise and fall all the time. And using this argument to justify the actio…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#42: Emotional Strength Isn’t Built by Crushing Your Feelings

The trickiest part about healing your inner world is learning to figure out the difference between self-help schticks and true healing. They are often confused with each other - especially by high ac…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#41: The High Cost of Hiding Your True Emotions

Many high achievers treat vulnerability as if it’s a four-letter word. And it’s easy to understand why: they’ve been told leaders must keep their emotions in check, and be level-headed and strong in …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#40: You’ve Been Lied to About What It Means To Be Emotionally Strong

Almost everything you’ve learned about emotional “strength” is not only a flat-out lie, but completely backwards. Toughing it out, staying in control, never letting others see you sweat - these aren’…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

#39: The Human Shield Excuse: Why Goodness Dies When We Stop Taking Responsibility

Let’s stop pretending this is just a problem for soldiers and politicians.

The “human shields excuse” isn’t just some abstract wartime tactic—it’s the same twisted reasoning people use every day to j…

Published on 4 months ago

#38: Success Doesn't Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength

Too many people are numb to life, unable to enjoy themselves and their relationships even if they’ve achieved great things.

The real problem isn’t intelligence, skill, or drive. It’s a failure to pro…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago