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MPF Discussion with Bob Martin
Defending Mobsters & Discovering Meditation: The Story of Bob Martin
Bob Martin’s remarkable journey spans from being a high-powered criminal trial lawyer during Miami’s infamous Cocaine Cowboy era to a mindfulness coordinator, certified meditation mentor, and published author. At 74, Bob draws from his extensive experiences—criminal lawyer, restaurant owner, corporate consultant, and community leader—to help others discover clarity, resilience, and peace. Currently a Professor of Wellness and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University, Bob integrates Taoist teachings, brain science, and psychology into practical lessons for breaking free from limiting beliefs. His story of transformation offers powerful insights into living a meaningful life.
Defending Mobsters & Discovering Meditation: The Story of Bob Martin
From hustling hot dogs on the New York boardwalk to defending mobsters during Miami’s wild Cocaine Cowboy era, Bob Martin’s life has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Bob reveals how a free-spirited hippie became a high-powered lawyer—and why he ultimately traded courtrooms for calmness. Today, he’s guiding others through the power of mindfulness and meditation.
5 Takeaways:
1. Why luck is really the intersection of preparation and opportunity.
2. The gritty reality of Miami’s 1980s criminal underworld.
3. What it’s like to represent mobsters—and why Bob walked away.
4. How Taoism and Buddhism reshaped Bob’s life and purpose.
5. Why meditation isn’t about quieting the mind but mastering it.
Links To Bob
· Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/
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MPF Discussion with Susan Britton
The Uncertainty Gap: Staying On Track In Difficult times With Susan Britton
About Susan
Susan Britton, MCC is founder/president of the Academies for Neuroscience Coaching, Inc. Her 25 years of leadership in coaching and coaching education has supported 1,000s of coaches across six continents to earn their ICF credential and grow the movement of neuro-informed coaches who are “Changing Minds for Good.” She specializes in career and leadership coaching, weaving together her passions for coaching, neuroscience, and psychodynamic approaches to change. She is the author of seven career and job search books, and holds an Executive Master's in Change Degree from INSEAD/France and a Bachelor of Music degree. With small-town farm-girl roots to a global leader for change, Susan brings compassion, curiosity, and collaboration to shaping the future of coaching and coach-approach leaders.
The Uncertainty Gap: Staying On Track In Difficult times
What if the stories you tell yourself are quietly shaping your entire future? In this episode, Susan Britton—a pioneer in neuroscience-based coaching—reveals why so many of us get stuck in the “Uncertainty Gap” and how we can rewrite our internal scripts to move forward with confidence. We explore how the brain wires and rewires itself, why curiosity is a game-changer, and how coaching can help you shift your identity to align with your goals. If you’ve ever wondered why change feels so hard, or how to create lasting transformation, this conversation is packed with answers.
Episode Takeaways
· Your brain is always wiring itself—repetition creates new pathways, reducing stress and helping change stick.
· The “Uncertainty Gap” is real—it’s the fear-based space where self-limiting stories live.
· Curiosity is your superpower—question your thoughts when you feel stuck or restless.
· Start small and iterate—tiny changes create big momentum for career pivots. Rewrite your origin story—your past doesn’t define your future, but the stories you believe might.
Links to Susan
· Website: The Academies for Coaching, Inc.https://www.theacademies.com/neuroscience
· https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsusanbritton/
Recommended listen by Susan
Huberman Lab: How to Understand Emotions | Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeRgqJVALMQ
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MPF Discussion with Dr Ford Brewer
I Thought I Was Healthy—Then This Test Changed Everything
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About Dr. Ford Brewer
Dr. Ford Brewer, MD, MPH is a board-certified expert in preventive and occupational medicine, best known for his work in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and chronic disease. Formerly head of the Preventive Medicine Department at Johns Hopkins, he now leads PrevMed, where he helps patients improve their health by addressing metabolic dysfunction—the root cause of most chronic illness.
A pioneer in online medical education, Dr. Brewer has created thousands of free YouTube videos and offers telemedicine care and health coaching to thousands worldwide. His mission is to make evidence-based prevention accessible to all and transform how we think about health.
I Thought I Was Healthy—Then This Test Changed Everything
What happens when a leading doctor in preventive medicine discovers he has heart disease—despite running marathons, eating clean, and following all the rules?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Ford Brewer shares the shocking results of one simple test that changed everything he thought he knew about health—and how it set him on a mission to help the rest of us catch the silent killers before it’s too late.
We dive into the biggest myths around fitness and heart health, why most of us are unknowingly at risk, and what you can do right now to protect yourself and those you love.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who thinks “it won’t happen to me.”
Link to Dr Brewer
· Website: https://drfordbrewermd.com/
· PrevMed: https://prevmedhealth.com/ - Book a free consultation
· Dr Brewer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrevMedHealth
· Contact Number: +1 859-721-1414 - Book a free consultation
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MPF Discussion with Tony Redondo's
Beyond the Numbers: Tony Redondo's Human Approach to Finance
About Tony
Tony Redondo, a 40-year financial services veteran and Chartered Institute of Bankers Associate, founded Cosmos Currency Exchange in 2020 after senior roles at banks and brokerages. Cosmos delivers tailored currency solutions, handling payments and receipts in 35+ currencies across 50+ countries. Ditching the industry’s transactional, self-service norm, Cosmos prioritizes proactive, relationship-driven service, treating every client as the individual they are. Referral-only growth underscores its quality and speaks volumes, backed by multiple awards, including the 2024 Global Business Awards’ 'Best Pro-Active Currency Exchange Service.'
🎙️Beyond the Numbers: Tony Redondo's Human Approach to Finance
In this episode, I speak with Tony Redondo, who shares his powerful journey from arriving in London as a child with no English to building a successful career in finance. Tony opens up about overcoming early struggles, leaving school with no qualifications, and bouncing back through grit, consistency, and mentorship.
He explains how his human-first approach led to founding Cosmos, a business built on trust in the complex world of currency exchange. This is a conversation about resilience, hard work, and staying true to your values—even in high-stakes environments.
💡 5 Takeaways:
Links To Tony
https://cosmoscurrencyexchange.com/
Reviews https://cosmoscurrencyexchange.com/reviews/
Case Studies (Number Six might resonate with you!) https://cosmoscurrencyexchange.com/success-stories/
Resources https://cosmoscurrencyexchange.com/resources-area/
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MPF Discussion with Shima Shad Rouh
Unlocking Healing with Shima Shad Rouh's 11 Modalities
About Shima
Shima Shad Rouh is a best-selling author, coach, and founder of Infinite Love Coaching Academy and Holistic Resort. Through her unique blend of science and spirituality, she helps people improve their health, relationships, and finances.
With a master’s in education and training in NLP, psychology, and quantum physics, Shima brings over 20 years of international experience to her work. Fluent in four languages and a passionate global speaker, she guides people to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve their full potential.
Inspired by personal challenges—including her mother’s brain tumor diagnosis—Shima founded the Infinite Love project to promote healing and well-being. Her heart-centered, mind-body-spirit approach empowers others to connect deeply with themselves and live more fulfilled lives.
🎧 Cracking the Code to Healing: Shima’s Quantum Approach to Illness and Recovery
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When her business partner was diagnosed with cancer, Shima Shad Rouh’s life changed forever. Driven by love and a deep curiosity, Shima set out to uncover the link between illness, emotion, and energy.
In this episode, Shima shares how trauma led her to develop the Shimana Quantum Code—a powerful system blending 11 healing modalities that go beyond surface-level treatment. From energy blocks to Akashic records, Shima invites us to look deeper—into the soul, the body, and the mind—to truly heal.
She even guides us through a meditation and shares the three inspiring guests she’d love to have dinner with.
🔑 5 Takeaways:
1. True healing starts at the root, not just the symptoms.
2. Emotions and stress are major contributors to illness.
3. The body is designed to heal—if we let it.
4. Our soul’s journey affects our health and relationships.
5. Simple tools like a pendulum can unlock deep emotional truths.
Links To Shima
www.shimashadrouh.com
www.infinitelove.es
Instagram @ https://shimashadrouh.com/shimana-quantum-code-book/
Training: https://shimashadrouh.com/shimana-quantum-code-therapist-training/
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MPF Discussion with Dr. Afiniki Akanet
Don’t Let One Problem Lead to Another – with Dr. Afiniki Akanet
About Dr Akanet
Dr. Afiniki Akanet is a practising GP in the UK with a special interest in mental health. Originally from Nigeria, she moved to the UK in 2000 and went on to study Anatomy at the University of Liverpool and Medicine at the University of Warwick. She is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and a passionate advocate for wellbeing, community engagement, and personal growth.
Dr. Akanet is also a motivational author, speaker, and charity founder. Through her books, public speaking, and work with FORTE Charity, she inspires others to live with purpose and resilience. She has contributed to a range of events, including those hosted by libraries, churches, universities, and health organisations, and has presented Pocket Wisdoms on Premier Praise Radio. She lives in England with her husband and two children.
Don’t Let One Problem Lead to another
In this inspiring episode of My Perfect Failure, Dr. Akanet shares her powerful journey from Nigeria to becoming a GP in the UK. Faced with setbacks like financial challenges and multiple visa rejections, Dr. Akanet never lost sight of her dream. Instead of giving up, she chose growth, resilience, and purpose.
🔑 Takeaways:
1. Why setbacks can be stepping stones if we use them wisely.
2. The power of faith and mindset in overcoming life's toughest moments.
3. How Dr. Akanet wrote her first book and started a charity during adversity.
4. Why mental health is the foundation of achievement.
5. The importance of choosing happiness—even during hard times.
Links to Dr. Afiniki Akanet
· Website: https://www.afiniki.co.uk/
· Order Dr. Afiniki Akanet books https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0099OIO38/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=140cd153
· Listen to Happiness over Stress Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HAW58zDQcxPiTlisKETsW
Paul: Contact Details
Paul Padmore Website: https://stan.store/Paul_P
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MPF Discussion with Tori Jenae
When Burnout Becomes Breakthrough: Tori Jenae on Rewiring Your Life
About Tori
Tori Jenae is a trauma-informed confidence and relationship coach with multiple degrees in psychology. She helps women, and some men, heal from emotional wounds, rebuild self-worth, and create aligned, thriving lives and relationships after breakups, divorce, and personal challenges. Her work blends psychology, somatic healing, and spiritual wisdom to guide deep, lasting transformation. Tori’s own journey, from a difficult childhood to profound personal loss, fuels her mission to help others rise stronger and reclaim their power. Learn more at www.torijenae.com or connect with her on Instagram @tori.jenae.
When Burnout Becomes Breakthrough: Tori Jenae on Rewiring Your Life
What if your biggest breakdown was actually your greatest opportunity for transformation?
In this raw and revealing conversation, Tori Jenae joins me to share her journey from a childhood surrounded by addiction and instability, to becoming a powerful voice for healing, resilience, and mental rewiring.
We explore the emotional cost of high achievement, the role of trauma in shaping our identity, and why hitting rock bottom may be the most honest starting point we have.
Tori introduces us to the Reclamation Method—her unique approach to helping people come back to themselves and rewrite their inner narratives. She reminds us that we’re not broken—we’re becoming.
💡 5 Key Takeaways:
1. Breakdowns Often Precede Breakthroughs – The moment you fall apart might be the moment you find your truth.
2. Victim Mindset Blocks Healing – Let go of “why me” and step into “what now?”
3. Nature, Stillness, and Silence Are Teachers – Sometimes clarity comes when we get quiet.
4. Our Wounds Can Become Wisdom – If you’re willing to sit with the pain, it can shape your power.
5. Know Thyself, Lead Thy Mind – Self-leadership starts with understanding how your mind works.
🌱 If you’re navigating chaos or searching for clarity, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reclaim your power.
Links to Tori
Website: www.torijenae.com
Work with Tori: https://www.torijenae.com/pages/work-with-me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori.jenae/
Paul: Contact Details
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MPF Discussion with Evan Transue
Decoding Health Myths with Evan Transue
About Evan
Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, is the host of The Health Detective Podcast and owner of Bucks County Light Therapy and Functional Medicine Center. He graduated from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) in 2017. Prior to finding FDN he, and his mom, had suffered with a variety of health challenges for over a decade. The FDN system transformed his and his mom's lives so profoundly that all of his work is now centered around spreading its teachings. Evan speaks professionally to middle and high school students about mental health challenges and to date has spoken to 50,000 students.
Decoding Health Myths
In this episode, I’m joined by Evan Transue, someone whose health struggles as a child ignited his passion for helping others uncover the root cause of their symptoms.
Evan explains the crucial differences between curing and healing, how functional diagnostics can aid us, and why we shouldn’t settle for answers that barely scratch the surface.
Evan explains the key distinctions between curing a disease and healing from its effects, why understanding our symptoms can be a powerful tool, and how functional diagnostics can aid us in unlocking true health. This is a rich, insightful, and compassionate conversation for anyone looking for a way forward when standard treatments aren’t enough — or when you’re simply eager to learn more about health.
5 Takeaways:
✅ Our symptoms are messages — not problems to mask.
✅ Curing isn’t the same as healing.
✅ Functional diagnostics can connect the dots.
✅ The best care merges functional and traditional medicine.
✅ We can become advocates for our own health.
Links To Evan
Website: https://biohackingcongress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackingcongress/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biohackingcongress/
Paul: Contact Details
Work with me: [email protected]
MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/
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MPF Discussion with Jon Michaels
Let the People Who Love You, Love You: Jon Michaels on Music, Cancer & Coming Back Stronger
About Jon
Jon Michaels is a gifted singer-songwriter whose heartfelt lyrics and soulful baritone have earned him comparisons to Jim Croce and Jackson Browne. Known for opening his heart through music, Jon crafts emotionally rich songs about love, forgiveness, and the human spirit. His work has been praised by music legends like Andrew Gold and Jack Canfield, and his songs have been recorded by country artists including Tracy Lawrence and Clint Black. A winner of NBC’s Today Show Theme Song contest and an accomplished performer at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, Jon continues to move audiences with his honest storytelling and musical depth. He lives in South Carolina with his wife, daughter, and golden doodle, enjoying life’s quieter moments between songs.
"Let the People Who Love You, Love You: Jon Michaels on Music, Cancer & Coming Back Stronger”
From school talent shows to hospital recovery rooms, Jon Michaels has lived a life shaped by song—and survival. In this raw and reflective episode of My Perfect Failure, Jon shares how music became his identity, how cancer threatened to steal it, and how he fought back with purpose, vulnerability, and one unforgettable song: “Let the People Who Love You, Love You.”
We talk about the emotional toll of illness, the power of showing gratitude, and how even a note on a bathroom mirror can change everything.
5 Takeaways:
1. You don’t have to go through hard times alone—let people show up.
2. Your creative voice can survive even the hardest battles.
3. Gratitude and expression are powerful tools for healing.
4. Vulnerability is a bridge—not a weakness.
5. Sometimes the greatest love comes from the quietest places.
Links to Jon
Website: https://jonmichaelsmusic.com/
Listen to: Let the people who love you love you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQKWc5KjBN4
Listen to: The Gift of Forgiveness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwY8JW6lomY
Paul: Contact Details
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MPF Discussion with Tamara Cortoos
Lost Your Spark? Midlife Might Be Your Superpower with Tamara Cortoos
About Tamara
Tamara’s early forties weren’t the smooth, confident years she’d imagined. They were messy, uncertain and full of questions she couldn’t answer. So, she wrote her own midlife survival guide. That sparked something bigger, and Midlife Crossroads Academy (MCA) was born.
MCA helps midlifers navigate this in-between stage with clarity, confidence and a real sense of possibility.
As a midlife guide, Tamara doesn’t believe in quick fixes or empty ‘just follow your passion’ advice. Midlife isn’t about starting over—it’s about recalibrating, realigning and stepping into what’s next with intention.
Tamara is endlessly curious about what makes people tick and how we create lives that feel meaningful and exciting. She loves deep conversations, fresh perspectives and challenging how we see midlife. If this stage has taught her anything, it’s that reinvention is always an option. And sometimes, the best is still to come.
"Lost Your Spark? Midlife Might Be Your Superpower"
In this episode of My Perfect Failure, I’m joined by Tamara Cortoos, who swapped corporate checkboxes for real-life purpose.
Tamara had the job, the boxes ticked, and the title—until she looked in the mirror one day and thought, “Wait… who is this?” That moment kicked off a bold midlife pivot.
We talk about ditching the “midlife crisis” myth, beating the comparison trap, and why change management isn’t just for the boardroom. Tamara’s now helping others thrive through her Midlife Crossroads Academy—because midlife isn’t the end, it’s your second wind.
🎯 Takeaways:
· Midlife = glow-up, not meltdown
· You’re not “too late”—you’re right on time
· Comparison is nonsense—write your own story
· Change is awkward, but worth it
· You don’t have to reinvent—just realign
🎁 Grab Tamara’s free midlife & failure workbook just for MPF listeners!
Connect to Tamara
· Website: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/ (check our free resources on the homepage!)
· Transforming Midlife program: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/transforming-midlife/
· Other programs and resources: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/our-programs/
· EXCLUSIVE workbook to help overcome perceived failures in midlife: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.kit.com/failureworkbook
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Welcome to My Perfect Failure, the Podcast that taps into the world of Failure. We will explore What is Failure, why does it happen and how do we move beyond our Failures. With the help of a range…