Pressure does not have to make you rigid, defensive, or afraid to act. The host, Favour and Silvia Rizzo break down the mindset shift that helps leaders, athletes, and high performers make clearer decisions when the stakes are high and the information is incomplete.

Silvia reveals why pressure should be treated as a tool, not an enemy, and why the real danger is not the mistake itself but the emotional reaction that follows it. If you have ever second-guessed yourself after an error, felt your ego kick in, or struggled to stay steady when plans changed, this conversation gives you a better way to respond.

You’ll discover:

- Why rigidity blocks opportunities and keeps you from adapting to reality

- How to make decisions when you will never have all the information

- The difference between the first mistake and the second mistake

- Why curiosity is more useful than guilt after failure

- How leaders can protect credibility by analyzing errors instead of hiding them

Silvia also explains why sport and business are so closely aligned: both demand performance under uncertainty, preparation before results appear, and strong internal standards when external feedback is delayed. That leads to one of the episode’s most important ideas - your identity should be built on character, habits, and values, not on a single result.

We also break down the tension between control and adaptability, and why real control starts inside you: in your discipline, your reactions, and your ability to return to structure when pressure rises. That structure, Silvia says, is what keeps you grounded when emotions get loud and decisions get hard.

If you lead people, compete, or simply want to think more clearly under pressure, this episode is a must-listen. It is a practical conversation about resilience, self-control, and how to keep moving forward when life refuses to follow the plan.

Silvia Rizzo shares insights drawn from both sport and business, with a focus on decision-making, leadership, and performance under pressure.

Connect with Silvia Rizzo https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior

She’s on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-rizzo-582aa985?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

AI is not replacing great leaders - but it is exposing the ones who never learned how to adapt. Dr. Karissa Thomas breaks down the "mosaic" way of leadership, showing why the future belongs to leaders who can bring people, technology, and purpose together without losing the human side.

On this episode of Mind, Money and Medicine, host Favour discuss with Dr. Karissa Thomas, a leadership expert, keynote speaker, consultant, and award-recognized author, for a timely conversation about what actually works in a world of constant change. With experience across corporate America, crisis management, manufacturing, education, the Middle East, and international consulting, Dr. Thomas brings a global lens to one urgent question: how do leaders stay effective when everything is shifting?

You' will discover why the old idea of leadership as "having all the answers" no longer works, and what the ‘Mosaic Way’ offers instead. Dr. Thomas explains how strong leaders integrate emotional integrity, cultural flexibility, and identity agility to communicate under pressure, build trust, and make better decisions in uncertainty. She also challenges the fear around AI, arguing that technology may streamline work, but it cannot replace human trust, judgment, or character.

We break down why emotional intelligence is becoming even more important in an AI-driven world, how shared leadership creates more confidence than fear-based authority, and why successful leaders can still struggle - because growth is a process, not a destination. Dr. Thomas also shares why every person is a leader in some capacity, and why your values matter just as much as your results.

If you are trying to lead through disruption, navigate AI with confidence, or simply become more intentional in how you show up for people, this conversation offers both perspective and practical clarity. Essential listening for leaders, managers, founders, and anyone who wants to thrive without losing their humanity.

Visit Dr. Thomas’ website and connect with her via https://drkarissathomas.net/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarissathomas/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drkarissat

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iambossladyk/

One of the most controversial mind-body healing frameworks in medicine is unpacked here by a clinician who has spent 40+ years watching patients improve when emotional shocks, lifestyle, and biology are addressed together.

Host Favour sits down with Dr. Katherine Willow, N.D. to explore why chronic symptoms can not always be explained by labs and scans alone. Dr. Willow shares how buried emotions, unconscious triggers, and unresolved trauma may shape everything from energy and digestion to inflammation and cancer, and why she believes healing often requires treating both the body and the mind at the same time.

You’ll discover:

- How Dr. Willow defines the connection between emotional shocks and physical symptoms

- Why she uses German New Medicine as one lens, but not a rigid rule

- The difference between a stress phase and a healing phase

- Why triggers can keep the body stuck long after the original trauma

- How individualized care changes treatment for different body types, life situations, and conditions

Dr. Willow also breaks down why lifestyle factors like sleep, processed food, stress overload, and emotional eating can’t be ignored, and why some patients need conventional care alongside naturopathic support. She explains how she approaches cancer cases, when she encourages conventional treatment, and why fear itself can complicate recovery.

This conversation does not just challenge the usual disease narrative - it asks whether many so-called chronic conditions are actually the body’s attempt to respond, adapt, and protect. If you’re curious about mind-body medicine, integrative healing, chronic illness, or the deeper emotional patterns behind health, this episode will give you plenty to rethink.

Dr. Katherine Willow, N.D. is a naturopathic practitioner with more than four decades of experience in integrative and holistic care. She is the author of *German New Medicine: Experiences in Practice* and shares case-based insights from her clinical work at ecowellness.com.

Perfect for listeners who want a more nuanced, practical, and deeply human perspective on healing - and who are ready to question whether health is ever just physical.

Connect with Dr. Katherine Willow via https://www.amazon.com/s?k=german+new+medicine+experiences+in+practice

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carpridge/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CarpRidgeEcoWellnessCentre/

Feeling stuck, people-pleasing, or quietly out of alignment? This conversation with authenticity coach and author Lynda Leonce reveals why so many women ignore their inner voice and how to start trusting yourself again.

Favour opens the episode with a powerful question: how do you know when you are living from your true self, and how do you reclaim that when life has trained you to perform, comply, and keep the peace? Lynda shares her own path from a successful IT career into the deeper work of coaching, explaining the moment she realized achievement was not the same thing as alignment.

You’ll discover:

- The difference between the "mind-made self" and the real self

- The clearest signs you are disconnected from your authenticity

- Why people-pleasing and automatic yeses keep you stuck

- How childhood conditioning layers over your natural self

- A practical one-day exercise to rebuild trust in your own desires

Lynda breaks down a simple but revealing framework for decision-making: are you choosing from fear, obligation, and shoulds, or from genuine excitement and truth? She also shares why the shift from external focus to inner awareness changes everything, including how you show up in relationships, work, parenting, and even exercise.

She explains why her book came together at exactly the right time, and how the lessons inside it grew from her own transformation. If you have been carrying expectations that no longer fit, or you know it is time to walk away from an identity, relationship, or routine that feels wrong, this episode gives you both clarity and a next step.

Perfect for anyone craving more self-trust, emotional clarity, and a more intentional life. If you are ready to stop living on autopilot and start living from your truth, this one belongs in your queue.

Lynda Leonce is an authenticity coach and author who helps women reconnect with themselves, break through limiting beliefs, and live more authentically. She shares practical tools for self-discovery, alignment, and inner peace through her work, book, and programs at https://www.livefromyourtruth.com/services.

Lynda is on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-leonce/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefromyourtruth/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@livefromyourtruth

Burnout, broken resolutions, and constant disruption do not mean you need a new year - they mean you need a better way to begin again. Global marketing executive and author Jobert E. Abueva reveals the Janus Plan, a six-step framework for turning reflection into intentional change, so you can stop chasing surface-level success and start building a life that actually feels fulfilling.

After a high-pressure career took him across the world and into a burnout breakdown in a Hong Kong hotel room, Jobert began asking a different question: what if change only works when you first make peace with your past? Drawing on the two-faced Roman god Janus, he explains why the most meaningful future starts with an honest look at what happened before.

You'll discover:

- Why New Year’s resolutions fail so often, and what to do instead

- The difference between looking successful and actually feeling fulfilled

- How to recognize when you need a fresh start, even if nothing looks “wrong” on the outside

- Why pausing, reflecting, and even scheduling quiet time is essential in an age of AI, overload, and burnout

- The three-question team framework that helps leaders and groups build stronger, more grounded plans

- A simple daily practice to start with intention and clarity

Jobert also breaks down how The Janus Plan works for individuals, families, and organizations, including the kinds of questions that spark better decisions, deeper self-awareness, and more sustainable goals. If you’ve been stuck in repeat mode, setting goals you don’t keep, or wondering why achievement still feels empty, this conversation offers a practical reset.

Jobert E. Abueva is a global marketing executive and author of *The Janus Plan*, a framework for intentional beginnings rooted in reflection, clarity, and purpose. His work helps people and teams navigate transition with more honesty and less burnout.

Essential listening if you’re ready to stop reacting to life and start designing the next chapter with intention.

Connect with Jobert E. Abueva via https://joberteabueva.com/book/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabueva/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joberteabueva/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joberteabueva/

Cancer, grief and financial loss could have ended the story. Instead, Jonathan Brandt turns the hardest chapter of his life into a blueprint for healing, hope, and taking ownership of your health before crisis forces the issue.

Jonathan is a cancer survivor, health and wellness coach, and host of ‘Go Out Living’- and in this conversation with Dr. Favour, he shares what it really takes to rebuild after treatment, after loss, and after your body stops cooperating the way it used to.

You’ll hear the raw truth about what it was like for Jonathan and his wife Christy to battle cancer at the same time, how chemotherapy, radiation, neuropathy, blood clots, gut damage, and a bone marrow transplant changed everything, and why side effects can be as life-altering as the diagnosis itself. He opens up about the moment “Go Out Living” became more than a phrase, and how Christy’s resilience shaped the movement behind his podcast and coaching work.

We break down the practical side of healing too - what proactive health actually looks like, why nutrition and movement matter even during treatment, and how Jonathan uses holistic tools like blood testing, fiber, Tai Chi, rucking, and mindset work to support long-term wellness. He also explains why support systems matter, what he wishes he had done differently, and why asking questions early can change the entire course of treatment.

If you or someone you love is facing cancer, grieving a partner, or trying to get serious about prevention before life forces the issue, this episode offers both hard-earned wisdom and real encouragement. It is a powerful reminder that surviving is only part of the journey - the deeper challenge is choosing how you want to live.

Perfect for anyone ready to stop waiting for a wake-up call and start taking their health, healing, and future seriously.

Connect with Jonathan and visit his website https://www.skool.com/gooutliving

He is also on Instagram https://instagram.com/gooutliving TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gooutliving and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GoOutLiving/podcasts

Travel is not just for the wealthy, and Linda King proves it with a practical roadmap for seeing the world for less. If you want smarter trips, cheaper flights, better planning, and the confidence to finally go, this conversation is packed with the exact strategies that can change how you travel.

Host Favour speaks with Linda King, founder of Smart Travelista, travel author, coach, blogger, and former banking and travel industry insider, about how to make travel more affordable without sacrificing experience. Linda explains why most people spend more than they need to, and how simple shifts in research, booking, and budgeting can unlock better deals.

You'll discover:

- How to use airline miles and frequent flyer programs strategically instead of randomly

- The smartest way to choose between full-service and low-cost carriers

- How free walking tours, walking routes, and one-meal-a-day planning can protect your budget

- Why email lists and travel deal alerts can save you serious money

- How beginners can build points, understand partner programs, and aim for the right redemption goal

- How AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can help you find destinations and build itineraries

- Why solo travel becomes easier when you start small and build confidence step by step

- The travel insurance mistake that can turn a small problem into a major disaster

Linda also opens up about her two book series, Smart Travelista guides and Annex from Abroad, showing how her storytelling blends practical advice with unforgettable real-life travel experiences. Her approach is equal parts money-saving strategy, confidence-building, and inspiration for anyone who has been putting off their dream trip.

If you have ever thought travel is too expensive, too complicated, or too intimidating to do on your own, this episode gives you a clearer path forward. Perfect for aspiring solo travelers, budget-conscious explorers, and anyone who wants to travel more intentionally with less stress and less spending.

Connect with Linda King https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRV1YT5F LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-king-81541523a/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmartravelista/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmartravelista

What if AI was used not to replace your thinking, but to challenge it? Mohamed Nabil argues that the future of publishing, education, and democracy depends on something more radical than faster answers - it depends on better questions, deeper debate, and the courage to test your own beliefs.

On this episode of Mind, Money and Medicine, Dr. Favour sits down with Mohamed Nabil, author, independent philosopher, and creator of AI DOP, a framework that uses AI to generate arguments and counterarguments around an author’s own ideas. Together, they explore why “blind elitism” and “ignorant populism” keep people from truth, and why enlightened populism may be the missing mindset for a more thoughtful society.

You’ll discover:

- How AI DOP works as a publishing and learning tool that turns ideas into open debate

- Why Mohamed believes AI should sharpen critical thinking instead of being used for ghostwriting or passive idea generation

- How schools could integrate AI ethically by requiring students to defend their work with AI-based debates

- What enlightened populism means, and how it differs from blindly following experts or reacting on feelings alone

- Why he believes social media, search engines, and LLMs can trap people in echo chambers unless they deliberately seek opposing views

Mohamed also makes the case for a far bigger vision: a global government powered by hyperlocal citizen assemblies, direct democracy, and a more honest approach to shared problems like climate change, war, inequality, and misinformation. His core message is uncompromising - no one monopolizes truth, and the work of becoming wiser starts with questioning your own assumptions.

If you care about AI ethics, media literacy, education reform, or the future of democracy, this conversation will challenge how you think about information itself. It is especially valuable for listeners trying to make sense of AI without losing their critical edge.

Connect with Mohammed Nabil https://mohamednabil.world/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamednabilmarketing/

The fastest path to real change is not more pressure, more perfection, or another “quick fix.” Holistic wellness coach Kerisma Vere shares why trauma-informed healing starts with self-trust, nervous system regulation, and a radically more compassionate way of working with yourself.

After a life shaped by bullying, dissociation, addiction recovery, and a full breakdown that landed her in the hospital, Kerisma rebuilt from the inside out. She explains how healing became less about forcing outcomes and more about learning to meet her capacity, listen to her body, and stop treating every setback like failure.

You’ll discover:

- Why all-or-nothing self-help keeps people stuck in shame loops

- How trauma and chronic stress drain motivation, focus, and decision-making

- The difference between “goal setting” and building a realistic, values-based plan

- Why nervous system dysregulation can make even simple changes feel impossible

- How tiny daily acknowledgments can rewire the brain toward safety, agency, and confidence

Kerisma also breaks down the power of “ways I showed up for myself” journaling, the danger of instant-transformation marketing, and why support from the right person can free up more energy than trying to do it all alone. If you’ve been blaming yourself for not changing fast enough, this conversation offers a very different lens.

Perfect for anyone healing from trauma, recovering from burnout or addiction, or simply tired of self-improvement advice that feels impossible to sustain. This episode is a reminder that lasting change often begins with one thing: compassion.

Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach, author, and founder of Towards Wellness, where she helps people move beyond all-or-nothing self-help toward healing, self-trust, and sustainable change.

Connect with Kerisma via https://towardswellness.ca/

She is also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerisma-vere-a327428/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@KerismaVere

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kerismavere

What if the very experiences that broke you open were actually revealing your strength? Sue Paulson shares how near-death, cancer, and years of hardship became the wake-up call that helped her see what most people miss: you are far more powerful, worthy, and resilient than you think.

Host Dr. Favour welcomes bestselling author, mentor, and personal growth educator Sue Paulson for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, self-love, and the difference between trying to "fix" yourself and learning to recognize the magnificence that already exists within you. Sue opens up about the personal growth workshop that changed her life in her twenties, the near-death experience that reshaped her perspective, and the cancer journey that taught her some of her hardest and most life-changing lessons.

You'll discover:

- Why so many people live from a place of lack, even when they're succeeding

- The hidden cost of constantly comparing your journey to everyone else's

- Why refusing help can become a form of self-protection that keeps you stuck

- The 4 inner power tools Sue says can carry you through almost anything: determination, hope, courage, and faith

- How illness can become a teacher when you stop ignoring the body's warning signals

Sue also shares the pivotal realization behind her book *The Healing Call of Cancer* and explains why worthiness is not something you earn. It is something you already have. If you've been in a season of struggle, burnout, grief, or self-doubt, this conversation offers both a mindset shift and a practical way forward.

Essential listening if you need encouragement, perspective, or a reminder that your hardest chapter may also be your most transformative one. Visit Sue Paulson on YouTube at SuePaulson.com and at SuePaulson.com for more of her work on unlocking magnificence.

Connect with Sue https://suepaulson.com/ and watch her videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyrOyy-YvyYpjsHGzXIr3A

She is also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-paulson-48405411/