Most people already know they should exercise more, eat better, and take better care of themselves.

So why is lasting change so difficult?

In this episode, Ben Wilson, personal trainer, behaviour change expert, and author, takes us beyond the usual “eat less and move more” conversation. With more than 20 years of experience helping people transform their health, Ben explains the psychology behind habits, motivation, emotional eating, weight regain, and sustainable behaviour change.

We explore why willpower isn't always the answer, why many diets work temporarily but fail long-term, and what people can do differently when they find themselves constantly starting over.

This is a conversation about health—but also about psychology, identity, consistency, and what it really takes to change.

Connect With Ben:

Website: https://benwilsonuk.com

Pressure doesn't necessarily create leaders.

Sometimes, it simply reveals who they already are.

In this thought-provoking episode, Silvia Rizzo, a high-performance leadership and decision-making expert, takes us inside the realities of leadership when mistakes are visible, decisions have consequences, and there isn't enough time to have all the answers.

Drawing from her experience in elite sport and high-performance environments, Silvia shares powerful lessons about handling failure, protecting credibility, making decisions with incomplete information, and balancing control with adaptability.

We explore what separates people who become sharper after failure from those who become more rigid, why sustainable high performance is about more than motivation, and what pressure can teach us about ourselves.

A thoughtful conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, professionals, and anyone navigating high-stakes moments.

Connect With Silvia:

Website: https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com

Why does the body sometimes seem to change overnight?

For many women over 45, the things that once worked—dieting, exercising, changing routines—may suddenly stop producing the same results.

In this episode, Dr. Roopa Chari, an Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience, explains some of the changes women experience during midlife and why so many feel exhausted, struggle with weight gain, experience poor sleep, or simply feel unlike themselves.

We discuss hormones, stress, metabolism, blood sugar, belly fat, energy, and why some women can feel unwell even when their laboratory results are described as “normal.”

Dr. Chari brings a compassionate and practical perspective to an important conversation about understanding the body rather than simply fighting against it.

CONNECT WITH DR. ROOPA CHARI:

Website: https://charicenter.com

George Sirois has been telling stories since he was six years old, when he recorded his very first "audiobook" reading a storybook to his cousin recovering from cancer surgery. That early spark grew into a lifelong creative career spanning young adult science-fiction novels, over fifteen audiobook narrations, hosting the podcast Excelsior Journeys, and even directing an international cast of over twenty actors in an audio dramatization of his own work.

In this episode, George shares how the characters he created in grade school to pass time between assignments eventually became the foundation of his Excelsior trilogy, what led him from writing to audiobook narration and eventually directing full audio dramas, and why helping other creatives share their own journeys has become just as meaningful to him as telling his own stories.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

- Recording his first "audiobook" at age six

- How childhood characters became his Excelsior trilogy

- The path from writing to audiobook narration to directing audio drama

- Serializing his sci-fi/sports series From Parts Unknown

- Why he created Excelsior Journeys to spotlight other creatives

- Co-founding the Once Upon a Podcast Network

CONNECT WITH GEORGE SIROIS:

Website: www.hesgotit.com

Podcast Network: www.onceuponapodcastnetwork.com

Daniel Alfon has been on LinkedIn since February 2004 and has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and podcast hosts on how to use the platform authentically. He's the author of Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success.

In this episode, Daniel explains why a smaller, more intentional network often outperforms a bigger one, why exposure on LinkedIn is overrated, and what business owners over 40 get wrong when they chase what's popular instead of what's actually right for their business.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

1. Why "reduce your network" can triple your net worth
2. Why exposure is overrated on LinkedIn
3. What to measure instead of follower count
4. Common mistakes entrepreneurs over 40 make on LinkedIn

CONNECT WITH DANIEL ALFON:

Website: danielalfon.com

After twenty years in the pharmaceutical industry, Dave Gulas co-founded EZDC 3PL, a logistics company built on personalized service and speed. He also hosts the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast.

In this episode, Dave shares the moment he knew he was ready to build something of his own, why founder-led selling builds trust that scaled sales teams often can't, and how messy action beats waiting for a perfect plan.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Leaving a twenty-year pharma career to build EZDC 3PL

Why founder-led selling builds real trust

Competing with big-box logistics through responsiveness

Lessons from hosting his own podcast

CONNECT WITH DAVE GULAS:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davegulas

Website: ezdc3pl.com

David Story is the author of the Omega series, fiction rooted in real-world human trafficking and the limits of the legal system, and the host of the podcast The Secret World of Human Trafficking.

In this episode, David shares why he writes vigilante justice in gray spaces instead of simple heroes and villains, how he approaches portraying victims' pain responsibly, and a misconception about trafficking he wishes more people understood.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

1. Why David's characters live in moral gray areas
2. Responsibly portraying real victims in fiction
3. Common misconceptions about how trafficking actually works
4. What he hopes readers take away from the Omega series

CONNECT WITH DAVID STORY:

Website and social links available on his profile

Dave Bookbinder is a business valuation expert with thirty years of experience, author of three books including A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors, and host of Behind The Numbers.

In this episode, Dave explains why the gap between what leaders say about their people and what shows up on the balance sheet still exists, how human capital drives premium valuations, and why culture isn't "soft," it's a value driver.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

1. The gap between "people are our greatest asset" and the balance sheet
2. How human capital drives premium valuation
3. When owners should start thinking about enterprise value
4. Why culture is a real value driver, not a nice-to-have

CONNECT WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER:

Website: newroi.com

Known as the Untangle Doctor, Dr. Marcia Ruben is an executive coach, organizational consultant, and author of The Neuroscience of Leadership: Rewire. Untangle. Lead., a #1 new release on Amazon.

In this episode, Marcia explains how she got the nickname Untangle Doctor, what "Thought Knots" are and how they quietly undermine even experienced leaders, and what untangled leadership actually feels like from the inside.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

1. How Marcia became known as the Untangle Doctor
2. What Thought Knots are and how they sabotage leaders
3. The most common pattern holding leaders back
4. What untangled leadership feels like from the inside

Connect With Dr. Marcia Ruben:

Book link: bit.ly/4dRAJDi

What if the path to your purpose doesn't begin in childhood?

What if your greatest calling arrives at 27... or even later?

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Draft, musician, author, and meditation teacher Clementine Moss shares the remarkable journey behind her memoir From Bonham to Buddha and Back.

From discovering the drums later in life to realizing that meditation and music were teaching her the very same lesson, Clementine opens up about fear, identity, creativity, and learning to trust the unfolding of life.

During our conversation, she explains why music isn't just about mastering technique, it's about getting out of your own way and allowing life to move through you.

One of the most touching moments comes as we discuss turning 27, a season many people experience as a time of uncertainty and transition. Clementine shares the life-changing advice that encouraged her to choose one thing, commit to it every day for three years, and trust that clarity would follow.

This episode is for anyone who feels behind in life, afraid they've missed their chance, or is searching for the courage to begin again.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. Why it's never too late to discover your purpose.
2. How meditation and music teach the same life lesson.
3. The hidden fear that keeps many people from expressing themselves.
4. Why age 27 can become a powerful turning point.
5. The importance of choosing one path and trusting the process.
6. How presence, not perfection, unlocks creativity.

Why your calling often finds you before you fully understand it.

CONNECT WITH CLEMENTINE MOSS:

Website: clementinemoss.com

Book: From Bonham to Buddha and Back

If you've ever wondered whether you're too late to become who you're meant to be, this conversation is your reminder that the journey unfolds exactly when you're ready to walk it.

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