Leigh Martinuzzi

Bright Lights, Big Empty

IN THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC, RON BAKER HAD ALREADY BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS, performing over sixty lead roles in operas and Broadway shows around the world. However, on the inside, he felt empty and insecure. Something important was missing from his life. Then, a chance encounter on a bus changed everything. What follows is an epic saga of spiritual empowerment like no other and in this conversation Rob shares some of his wisdom. Enjoy!

Guest Bio.

Ron is the founder of a School of Self-Mastery who has already helped thousands of people open to surprising levels of fulfilment and purpose. He has inspired millions to come together for 15 worldwide events, led from sacred sites around the world. Whether teaching people to create profound intimacy in their lives or activating their 12 power centers for a direct connection to Soul…

Partial Truths

A great question, "What is Science?" In this episode, I get the honour to speak with Jim Zimring as he helps answer some great questions about science and Truth. Jim has authored two books in the area of science and human cognition, with the goal of bringing these topics out of the classroom and to a broader audience. Jim has shared fascinated insights that will leave you thinking about science and life. Enjoy!

Books by Jim Below

Partial Truths: How Fractions Distort Our Thinking

What Science Is and How It Really Works

Connect with Jim here.

Guest Bio.

James Zimring is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Virginia where he holds the Thomas W. Tillack chair of experimental pathology. He pursues basic and translational research in the field of transfusion medicine and blood biology. Dr. Zimring has an M.D. and also a Ph.D. in Immunology, both awarded from Emory University, and has published over 165 research articles in his field of study.

In addition to his scientific research, James Zimring teaches and lectures on the practice of science itself and sources of human cognitive errors that lead humans astray. He has authored two books in these areas, with the goal of bringing these topics out of the classroom and to a broader audience. His most recent book is entitled Partial Truths: How Fractions Distort Our Thinking (Columbia University Press, 2022). He is also the author of What Science is and How it Really Works (Cambridge University Press, 2019).

Professor Zimring is the recipient of multiple awards for his research and teaching.

The Secret Language of Cells

Our cells are talking. Right now, both your inner and outer worlds are abuzz with chatter among living cells of every possible kind—from those in your body and brain to those in the environment around you. From electrical alerts to chemical codes, the greatest secret of modern biology, hiding in plain sight, is that all of life's activity boils down to one thing: conversation. Jon explains very simply how our cells are all interconnected, how they communicate and why it's so important for the mind, body and spirit. A wonderful conversation. Enjoy!

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Guest Bio.

Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. Known as an innovator in several branches of psychiatry, he pioneered the development of integrated treatment programs for elderly, medically ill, and brain-injured patients, combining medical, psychiatric, and neurological treatment. He was president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and helped found the major journal in that field—the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. He wrote some of the first books on high technology in psychiatry.

His recent book, The Secret Language of Cells: What Biological Conversations Tell Us About the Brain-Body Connection, the Future of Medicine, and Life Itself!, explains the surprising science of how very different types of cells — bacteria and brain cells, blood cells, and viruses—all speak the same language, which, it turns out, is the way all of biology works. With applications for immunity, chronic pain, weight loss, food allergies, depression, cancer treatment, and virtually every aspect of health and biology, cellular communication is revolutionizing our understanding not just of disease, but of life itself. His award-winning blog is Searching for the Mind.

Conscious Leadership

Glen is on a mission. His purpose is to awaken leaders to their true higher Self with the ambition to create a 'new breed' of conscious leaders. Building upon clarity and focus on who they are, why they're here, and what needs to be done are achieving higher levels of success in a world where chaos, confusion and devastation have never been greater. This is an awesome and deep conversation that will inspire us all to connect more deeply within with efforts to tap into the energy of our higher self.

Guest Bio.

Even at a very early age, I was fascinated with people who led others, and I aspired to be like them. I quietly observed, studied and copied. I wanted to be that kind of person but didn't know-how. But of course, I've learnt a great deal since then about how to be the 'new breed of leader, an 'Alchemist' of business and life. And that all started by 'going within' and discovering my true higher self, or best self-identity. READ MORE HERE

The Sleep Advantage

You're probably already aware, that optimising sleep is the missing link to unlocking health and longevity. In my conversation with Devin, we discuss his book The Sleep Advantage and how we can optimize that precious time to win our days. It all begins with reducing our stress and Devin guides us through three key areas relating to our psychology, physiology and environment. A podcast well worth listening to with many great tools to help you improve your sleep.

Pick up a copy of The Sleep Advantage here.

Guest Bio.

When I set out on my personal journey to discover how good my body and mind were designed to feel over a decade ago, I had no idea that sleep would be such an essential foundational piece of the puzzle. In January 2011, I embarked on a two and half month backpack trip through Europe which changed the course of my life forever. I was on course to become a doctor of physical therapy and it was on my adventure that I had time to really think about what I wanted and who I wanted to be. After doing some honest self-reflection, I realized that I wasn’t really that passionate about becoming a doctor of physical therapy… so I declined my acceptance and enrolled in a health coaching program that was heavily focused on nutrition and lifestyle management my true passion.

Drawing on Courage

In this episode, I speak with Ashish Goel about his book Drawing on Courage. It's a practical, illustrated guide to overcoming the challenges of creative work, including where to start, how to give or get feedback, when to change direction, and how to stand up for what matters. Courage is a journey and it is via greater self-awareness will be able to take the courage to lead a life with greater purpose. Enjoy!

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Guest Bio.

Ashish Goel has launched and run design divisions for multiple international companies.
 He is an entrepreneur, designer, former teaching fellow and a collaborator on the Stanford 2025 project. He is the former head of design at Zomato (India's larger-scale Yelp!). He currently runs Boca, his sparkling water start-up, and advises some of India's top technology companies on design and product management.

Conscious Leader

Dom is the founder and CEO of DotConnect, a company dedicated to finding the best people for high-achieving companies. She has dedicated her life to recruitment and after many years of hard work, she found herself burnt out. She made a pivot and more recently she discovered the benefits of being more conscious - she became a conscious leader. Her company now has over 90 staff and helps many other companies and leaders reach higher levels of consciousness in the workplace too. This is her story, well worth a listen.

Connect with Dom here.

Guest Bio.

Dom Farnan is the Founder and CEO DotConnect, where they find exceptional people for high-achieving companies. DotConnect has a team of 85 employees and has recruited for leading organizations such as the National Football League (NFL), Snapchat, Samsung Next, and Zendesk.

Dom graduated early from high school and immediately started her recruitment career at the age of 17 after a neighbor got her an opportunity to work in the HR department of their organization. She went on to work for companies such as Life Technologies and BlackBerry as a senior recruiter for 10+ years before starting DotConnect.

Dom is also the founder of Path Connect, a 12-week program that teaches recruiters how to better understand organizational charts and what it takes to source and vet top talent for tech organizations.

Corporate Innovation

Innovation used to be seen as a game best left to entrepreneurs, but now a new breed of corporate managers is flipping this logic on its head. These Corporate Explorers have the insight, resilience, and discipline to overcome the obstacles and build new ventures from inside even the largest organisations. In this interview with co-author Andrew Binns, we explore how all companies and organisations can make innovation shine within.

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Guest Bio.

Andrew Binns is a co-founder of Change Logic, a Boston-based strategic advisory firm. He works with CEOs, boards, and senior teams as they lead significant business change. His goal is to help organisations liberate their potential to excite the world with innovation. Andy has 25 years of consulting experience as both an external and internal consultant for McKinsey & Co., the IBM Corporation, and Change Logic.

At IBM, Andy was deeply involved in the Emerging Business Opportunity program, for which he received an award from IBM’s vice chairman.

The Choreography of Customer Service

Customer service is a lot like dancing. You can sit on the sidelines, go through the motions, or take the time to learn. In this interview I speak with Chris Lynam who will give you the moves to stand out. Great insight!

Guest Bio.

Chris Lynam is a small business owner, father of five, and the author of the book The Choreography of Customer Service. While most business books are written from the perspective of the board room, his point of view comes from the ballroom. As a professional dancer, teacher, and worldwide trainer for Arthur Murray International, Chris's book reveals the secrets to high touch customer service for you and your business.

Managing Menopause

This is a fairly insightful conversation and an important one, even for us men. I speak with Maryon Steward about her latest book Managing Menopause. In it Maryon shares her Natural Menopause Solution that a woman can take immediately to feel better right away. She explains to me in layman terms how the women's biological system and hormones work and how both men and women can aid some of the issues associated with it.

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Guest Bio.

Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail.