For Your Own Good

What does it actually take to build the world's biggest podcast from the inside?

In this episode, I sit down with the two people behind Diary of a CEO — the editor who took the channel from 300,000 to 16 million subscribers and the lead filmmaker behind Steven Bartlett's personal brand. These are the people who were drilling mirrors into walls at 2am, dropping out of university on a Friday to be in London by Wednesday, and making a new trailer every two and a half days — all while most people had no idea they even existed.

We go deep on everything. The real struggles behind building something this big. The lessons Steven Bartlett taught them on day one that changed how they work forever. The three hat framework every creator needs to understand. Why impatience is the biggest disease of our time. How human psychology drives every click, every view, every decision they make. What really happened the night MrBeast walked into the studio at 3am. And why hitting 100,000 subscribers felt like absolutely nothing.

This is the episode for anyone building something — a podcast, a brand, a team, a business — who wants to understand what the process really looks like before the podium arrives.

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He was on the cover of Vogue. Twice. The youngest principal dancer at New York City Ballet. Performing at the White House. Called the Golden Boy by The New York Times.

Chase Finlay has never spoken openly about any of this. Until now. In this raw, deeply honest conversation, Chase pulls back the curtain on what it really took to reach the top of the ballet world — the 6-day-a-week grind starting at age 8, moving alone to Manhattan at 17, and the relentless pressure to perform no matter what was happening inside.

But this episode goes far beyond dance. Chase opens up about the addiction that quietly consumed his career, the oversexualization and exploitation he experienced as a teenager inside one of the world's most prestigious companies, the scandal that ended his time at New York City Ballet, and the moment he stood in a bathroom , in a detox room, and finally asked — how the hell did I get here?

What's on the other side of that moment is even more powerful.

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In this special episode I sit down with my wife Erin for an honest conversation about our marriage, sobriety, codependency, boundaries, therapy, and what it really takes to grow together over 15 years.

We talk about the seasons when we did everything together, what started to feel unhealthy, how sobriety changed both of us, and how learning to take care of ourselves actually made our relationship stronger.

This one is personal, vulnerable, and full of lessons we hope can help anyone navigating marriage, relationships, healing, or personal growth.

Topics we cover:

• codependency in relationships
• getting sober together
• why boundaries matter
• therapy and coaching
• learning to be “together, but separate”
• how our relationship evolved over 15 years

Thanks for listening to this special conversation. If it resonates with you, share it with someone who might need it.

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80% of people say they want to write a book. Only 1% ever do.

Chandler Bolt — founder of Self-Publishing School, author of 7 books, and the man behind $85M+ in revenue helping over 7,000 people publish in 91 countries — sits down with me to bust every excuse you've been telling yourself.

We get into:

→ Why most people never write their book (and it's not time)

→ The #1 mistake writers make that kills their progress

→ How to write a rough draft in a single weekend

→ Why the NYT Bestseller list is a terrible goal

→ How to use your book as a lead generation machine

→ The 4 P's of a bestselling book (and a high-converting offer)

→ Dan Martell's book launch strategy broken down

→ Why "people who pay, pay attention" — and when to give it away for free

→ Chandler's live coaching on MY book launch (yes, I'm writing one)

This one hit different. Chandler is one of the most practical, no-BS guests I've had, and if you've ever thought "I should write a book someday" — this episode will either light a fire under you or confirm what you already know.

Plus — Chandler and I get personal about brothers, legacy, emotional vulnerability, and what it really means to leave something behind.

📞 Book a call with his team: selfpublishing.com/kassidy

If this episode helped you, share it with one person who keeps saying "I should write a book someday."

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Consistency isn't just a habit — it's your new identity.

Most people never reach their goals because they quit when it gets hard. In this episode, I break down exactly how shifting your thoughts — consistently — rewires your brain, transforms your actions, and builds the future version of YOU.

💡 This is the framework I use every single day.

🔥 Ready to create financial freedom and stop feeling stuck?

DM me "ESCAPE" on Instagram and let's see if you're a fit for my community.

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You did everything right. The degree. The job. The house. The family. And yet something still feels off.

That feeling isn't weakness — it's a signal.

In this episode, I share the raw truth about how I went from a 13-year corporate engineering career to building a $14M real estate portfolio — sleeping in construction zones, cashing out my 401K, and doing whatever it took — so my wife and I could finally live life on our own terms.

I break down:

Why your salary is designed to keep you small

What a "shadow career" is and why it's killing your dreams

How one average Airbnb can buy back 8–12 months of your time

The Velocity of Money framework that created our freedom

Why you can retire your spouse RIGHT NOW

This isn't a theory. These are the exact moves I made — and that people inside my community are making today.

If you're ready to escape the trap, DM me "ESCAPE" on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Lauren Colletti, FNP, a Board-Certified Functional Medicine expert, to dive deep into the world of bioidentical hormones, peptides, and the "divisive" issues facing the health industry today.

Lauren has spent nearly 20 years in healthcare, helping thousands of people navigate hormonal shifts, thyroid issues, autoimmunity, fertility, and menopause. As a high-performer who is turning 40 this year and preparing for a major race in September, I wanted to get the real story on what it takes to be "optimal" on the inside—not just look fit on the outside.

We discuss:

The TRT & Steroid Myth: Is testosterone replacement just for "ripped guys at the gym," or is it the key to long-term vitality?

Environmental Disruptors: The "forever chemicals" in our water, deodorant, and athletic wear that are literally down-regulating our natural hormone production.

Functional vs. Western Medicine: Why "normal" blood work doesn't always mean you're healthy, and why Lauren looks at the body as one interconnected system.

The Truth About Peptides: From Ozempic (GLP-1) to Growth Hormones, we talk about the massive benefits for inflammation and the serious risks of DIY mixing.

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In this powerful podcast episode, Michael Smoak breaks down why most people fail at fitness and why "extreme ownership" is the only way to reclaim your agency. From the simple science of physical transformation to the emotional lessons learned from his father’s final days, Michael challenges the narrative that life has to be an endless struggle.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your habits, overwhelmed by overcomplicated fitness advice, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation is your wake-up call.

In this video, we discuss:

Why "Compliance is the Science" in fitness.

Busting Fitness Myths.

How to build a "stack of undeniable proof" for real confidence.

The true cost of personal ascension and the necessity of tension.

A moving tribute to legacy and the value of time.

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Michael Smoak, fitness motivation, extreme ownership, mindset shift, personal development, weight loss tips, discipline over motivation, James Clear, Atomic Habits, identity shift, workout consistency, men's mental health, grief and growth, legacy, life lessons, self improvement, how to build confidence, productivity systems, health and wellness, body transformation, muscle building, nutrition science, compliance is the science, spiritual fulfillment, success tips, kassidy warren podcast

Are you a creator stuck on a content hamster wheel, or a founder struggling to scale? In this episode, Matt Gray (Founder OS) reveals the exact systems he used to build a 40M+ audience and engineer businesses that generate $5M+ a year—without spending a dime on ads.

In this video, we dive deep into:

The $15,000/Hour Rule: How to audit your time and eliminate "low-value" tasks.

The Content Waterfall: The system to turn one pillar video into 24+ pieces of high-performing content.

Hiring "Entrepreneurs": Why you don't need employees; you need a team of "absolute weapons."

Profit vs. Views: Why 100k views for the right audience is worth more than 10M viral views.

The Personal Board Meeting: Matt’s monthly ritual for staying an "Architect" of his life.

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Take control of your life today — stop scrolling and start building momentum. This is Part 3 of the Lock In series: the exact, no-fluff playbook to take massive action every single day.

In this episode I break down the step-by-step system I use to lock in — pick one obsession, eliminate distractions, build tiny daily actions, and create escape-velocity momentum. Expect practical tactics you can start in the next 24 hours: the 14-day elimination challenge, micro-actions that stack, accountability plays, and how to get your environment working for you (not against you).

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