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The Happiness Warrior: Build a Healthier Relationship With Money, Mindset & Movement
Are you "The Happiness Warrior"?
In this episode of Rich Your Soul, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Eric North, entrepreneur, longevity clinic owner, and the self-described "Happiness Warrior" for a grounded, energizing conversation about what it really takes to build a life that feels rich from the inside out. They talk about how Eric's early exposure to entrepreneurship shaped his views on responsibility, what he learned about people's real financial habits while working in real estate, and why mindset, movement, and simple daily practices can create momentum in both health and wealth.
Learning Insights
Why This Conversation Matters
A lot of people try to solve money stress with tactics alone, earn more, budget harder, invest better, while ignoring the deeper drivers: fear, identity, energy, and follow-through. Eric connects those dots in a practical way: when you improve how you regulate stress, move your body, and speak to yourself, you make clearer choices with money, health, and time. This episode matters because it reframes "rich" as something you can build consistently starting with small daily actions that compound.
Money Learning
Eric's years in real estate exposed him to a reality many people never see up close: high income doesn't automatically create stability. He describes situations where couples earning strong incomes still had very little saved, and other cases where someone wanted an expensive home but couldn't qualify financially, signaling how often money decisions are driven by image, emotion, or the need to "show" success. The deeper money lesson is that a healthy relationship with money is rooted in responsibility and honesty, not performance, and when money becomes a tool (instead of a scoreboard), it reduces stress and creates real options.
Key Takeaway
Eric's central message is that happiness and a richer life start with permission and practice. Give yourself permission to be happy, then support it with simple daily behaviors that build identity over time: choose better words, add a little movement, stretch, hydrate, and use breath to reset your nervous system when you feel stressed or spiraling. You don't need a dramatic overhaul to change your life; you need consistent actions you can repeat, because follow-through is what builds confidence.
Meet Eric North
Eric North, known to many as The Happiness Warrior (137K IG Followers). He's a wellness speaker, coach, and advocate who reimagines what it means to age with purpose, strength, and emotional vitality. At 61, Eric models how resilience, mindset, and movement can transform our later decades helping us not only add years to life, but more life to our years. His signature method, "The Happiness Workout," blends breathwork, functional movement, and mental training into a simple daily routine designed for sustained physical and emotional well-being.
Eric has recently appeared on Good Day New York, Virginia This Morning, Great Day Connecticut, and Good Day D.C., as well as on several podcasts and radio programs, making him a respected voice for adults embracing reinvention, aging thoughtfully, and prioritizing long-term well-being. His message resonates strongly with anyone over 40 who's serious about sustainable strength and emotional vitality, not simply chasing trends, but investing in wellness from the inside out.
Links:
Website: https://thwarrior.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.north.96/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappinesswarriorofficial/
If this episode helped you rethink what "rich" really means, please share it with one friend who's been feeling stuck, financially, emotionally, or physically, and could use a reset.
#HormoneHealth #TestosteroneHealth #HealthOptimization #StressManagement #HealthyHabits
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening!
Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes
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Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
Your Childhood Wrote Your Leadership Code (Now Rewrite It)
In this episode of Richer Soul, Rocky Lalvani sits down with psychologist and leadership expert Nik Kinley for a conversation that connects the dots between childhood programming, leadership behavior, money mindset, and performance under pressure. Nik shares research showing leaders spend about 72% of their day running on "automatic," which helps explain why even smart, trained executives can repeat the same patterns, especially when uncertainty is high and time is short.
You'll hear why Nik believes we've shifted into an era of "structural uncertainty," how the "power trap" affects empathy and truth-telling, and a simple tool you can use immediately: communicating in probabilities (like "I'm 60% sure") to invite candor and surface risk earlier. If you care about leading with clarity, improving decision-making, and understanding the invisible forces shaping your relationship with money and authority, this episode delivers.
Learning insights
Why this conversation matters
Most leaders think they're making conscious choices, but Nik Kinley shares research suggesting leaders spend about 72% of their day running on automatic, especially when they're moving fast and don't have time to think. That "autopilot" is often built from childhood programming, family scripts, and even inherited temperament, which means your biggest leadership patterns can show up most strongly under pressure, exactly when it matters most. Nik also explains why leadership has become harder in a world of structural uncertainty, and how power itself can quietly reduce empathy and distort feedback, making it easier for leaders to drift into average without realizing it.
Money learning
Nik's money story is a clear example of how early experiences can hardwire financial behavior for decades. He describes growing up with "Victorian values" through his grandparents—saving, security, and risk aversion—and then moving into a phase of debt and struggle when he left home and self-funded university. That early mix created a relationship with money that wasn't just practical, but emotional: debt felt like shame, and security became a core driver. Over time, that programming showed up as a strong preference to protect the family's base first—avoiding big financial risks, and only becoming more open to investing once the mortgage was paid off and there was truly "extra" capital to work with. The conversation also highlights that attitudes toward investing are partly cultural: in some places trading is normalized, while in the UK investing can carry an undertone of "gambling," which reinforces caution even when the math might suggest otherwise.
Key takeaways
This episode makes the case that leadership isn't mainly about what you know, it's about what you default to, especially under pressure. Nik shares that leaders report spending about 72% of their day on "automatic," which explains why good intentions and training often don't translate into changed behavior at work. He warns that most leaders don't flame out—they slowly drift into average through small, repeated missteps that are hard to notice in the moment. In today's post-COVID environment, where uncertainty may be structural rather than occasional, those automatic patterns become even more dominant, so the job is not just agility, but maintaining strategic grip and resisting drift over time. Add to that the "power trap": authority naturally creates distance (people filter the truth) and boosts ego (overconfidence), making it harder to get clean information and stay empathetic. A practical antidote Nik offers is disarmingly simple: communicate in probabilities, be clear without pretending certainty, because calibrated uncertainty can invite others to speak up, share risks, and tell you what they're really seeing.
Guest Bio
Nik is a London-based psychologist, psychotherapist, leadership consultant and coach with over 35 years' experience, specialising in assessment and behaviour change. His career spans commercial roles, senior HR positions at BP and Barclays, consulting with YSC and Accenture, and a decade working as a forensic psychotherapist in prisons. He thus has the unique experience of having worked with royalty, criminals, CEOs, politicians and children. He has assessed over 1,500 senior leaders worldwide, coached CEOs and leadership teams across sectors, and led global culture-change programmes in some of the worlds largest companies. An author and media commentator, interviewed by the likes of the BBC and The Economist, he has for the last 12 years led a research programme that has resulted in nine books, the latest of which is The Power Trap (2025).
Links
Website: https://nikkinley.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikkinley
Substack: https://nikkinley.substack.com
If this episode helped you spot your own "automatic" leadership patterns, please:
#ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipPsychology #DecisionMaking #StrategicLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #OrganizationalPsychology #ChangeManagement #RiskManagement #CommunicationSkills
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening!
Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes
If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul
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Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
Healing From the Inside: How to Age Well With Purpose and Peace
"I went from this… healing from the outside… And it wasn't till I said enough of this… I decided it wasn't up to the doctors… it was up to me." Susanne Eden
In Episode 481 of Richer Soul, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Susanne Eden, author of Healing from the Inside, Living Fully as You Age, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on what it means to live fully in the last stage of life, not just survive it. Susanne shares that she's turned 87 and describes how lifelong learning, reflection, and purpose have shaped her approach to aging.
They explore what Susanne calls moving from "healing from the outside" (doctor-led, medication-first living) to "taking ownership", a shift that includes food, exercise, breath work, and changing the mind. Susanne also introduces the idea of a transformational journal, where the goal is "writing for understanding, not for communication," as a way to surface buried beliefs and experiences and reduce their grip on your life. Source
The episode also touches on money values shaped in childhood, the loss of "realness" when spending is just tapping a card, the difference between religion and what Susanne calls "secular/organic spirituality," and why purpose, especially after retirement, can't be outsourced.
7 Soul-Level Insights from Susanne Eden
Why This Conversation Matters
A lot of people think the "later years" are mainly about managing decline. Susanne challenges that framing and asks a sharper question: if modern longevity gives many of us decades after retirement, what does it look like to live that time with intention, through learning, reflection, self-inquiry, and purpose?
She also gives language to a turning point many people feel but can't name: moving from "healing from the outside" to "taking ownership," including practical pillars (food, exercise, breath work, and changing the mind) and deeper internal work through transformational journaling.
Money Learning
Susanne's money story starts with frugality, scarcity, and work and she describes how seeing cash physically build (and disappear) made money real. She also shares that money isn't her "driving force," pointing back to values shaped by family and lived experience.
Key Takeaway
Your last stage of life doesn't have to be "autopilot." Susanne's message is that meaning, clarity, and purpose can be cultivated through ownership, reflection, and ongoing learning, no matter your age.
Guest Bio: Susanne Eden
Dr. Susanne T. Eden spent her career providing leadership to educators across Canada as a teacher, author, consultant and staff developer. Among her achievements, she is a past President of the Canadian Association for Young Children and past Chair of the Board of Governors, Seneca College, Toronto Ontario. Now 87, she shares her personal story of healing and personal transformation in her book, Healing From the Inside: Living Fully as You Age (Sept 13, 2025), inspiring others to approach the gift of aging with optimism and purpose.
Links
Website: www.susanneeden.com
Book: Healing From the Inside: Living Fully as You Age: https://l.gourl.es/l/46600688dcc2280963ffbcba7d5893a8418a47b1?u=5002439
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanne.eden.3348
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-eden-2b02b5149/?originalSubdomain=ca
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, start here:
#RicherSoul #LifeBeyondMoney #Longevity #AgingWithPurpose #TransformationalJournaling #HolisticHealth #LifelongLearning #Spirituality
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening!
Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes
If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul
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Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast
Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
Entrepreneur Wellness: Supplements, Stress, and Emotional Vitality
"Modern medicine lies to us about that. It does say that we are symptoms to be managed, not people to be healed."
In Episode 480 of Richer Soul, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Jared St. Clair, owner of Vitality Nutrition and host of Vitality Radio, for a grounded conversation about what it really takes to rebuild health and "the promise of vitality." Jared shares how he grew up in a family health food store (working there from age 7, managing it at 15, and buying it at 22), why trust in modern medicine has eroded, and why he believes the body must be treated as a connected system, not isolated parts.
The episode also dives into Jared's "Vital 5" supplement framework, the risks he associates with long-term use of PPIs like Nexium/Prilosec, and the deeper mindset work he calls "emotional vitality," including the story of his wife Jen's long journey from decades of psych meds to being off them for about six years.
7 Soul-Level Insights from Jared St. Clair:
Why This Conversation Matters
A lot of people are doing "all the right things" and still feel stuck, tired, anxious, inflamed, or dependent on symptom-management strategies that never resolve the root. Jared's message is a reminder that vitality is built on foundations: digestion, nutrition, and mindset, and that the body is a connected system, not a collection of separate departments.
It's also a practical wake-up call: quality matters. If your supplement supply chain is unreliable, you can't trust your results, and Jared explains why he's cautious about where products come from.
Money Learning
Jared grew up in an entrepreneurial household and learned firsthand that financial life can be cyclical. He describes feeling like his family could "figure it out," even when money was tight—and later stepped into ownership responsibility young, buying the store at 22 and building a life around serving customers over decades.
Key Takeaway
You're not just a set of symptoms to manage. Jared challenges the "managed forever" mindset and shares what he believes creates real change: better inputs, better foundations, and better internal programming.
Guest Bio: Jared St. Clair
Jared St. Clair is the owner of Vitality Nutrition and host of the Vitality Radio podcast. He says he started working in his family's health food store at age 7, began managing it at 15, hired his first employee at 16, and bought the store at 22. At the time of recording, he says he's 53, has owned the store for 31 years, and has worked there for 45 years.
Links
Website: https://vitalitynutrition.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality/
https://www.facebook.com/vitalityradio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalitynutritionbountiful/
https://www.instagram.com/vitalityradio/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vitality-radio-podcast-with-jared-st-clair/id1499760048
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start with your health—start here:
#RicherSoul #LifeBeyondMoney #Vitality #Nutrition #Supplements #GutHealth #EmotionalVitality #Mindset
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening!
Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes
If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul
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Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast
Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
From Tony Robbins to $800K Lost: The Entrepreneur's Red-Flag Wake-Up Call
Money wasn't talked about… but Dan learned it anyway (through a rare high-school program)
The hidden cost of ignoring red flags: Dan's $800,000 lesson in business + real estate
Why "vision is the compass" — and how to design a business around strengths (not burnout)
Dan Brault joins Rocky Lalvani on Richer Soul for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, sales, discipline, and building a business that actually supports the life you want. Dan grew up around coaching—his dad owned a Tony Robbins franchise—and he started coaching himself as early as 12 or 13 in fitness and nutrition. But when it came to money, his family didn't talk about it much—until a high school business program gave him rare financial literacy early on.
This episode also goes deep into action vs. distraction, what "good sales" feels like (hint: it shouldn't feel salesy), and the hard-earned lessons Dan learned after losing over $800,000 across two projects—along with why entrepreneurs often overlook red flags when they're excited about the upside.
7 Soul-Level Insights from Dan Brault:
Why This Conversation Matters:
A lot of entrepreneurs are "all gas and no brakes." That can create momentum—but it can also lead to ignoring risk, abdicating oversight, and building a company that consumes your life. Dan's story (including the $800k loss) is a powerful reminder: growth often comes through struggle—and systems, alignment, and vision are what help you survive the hard seasons without losing yourself.
Money Learning:
Dan grew up in a household where money wasn't really discussed, but he gained a strong foundation in money management through high school business education. Later, he experienced the high-stakes reality of entrepreneurship when two projects went sideways and he lost over $800,000, forcing him to liquidate assets and make major sacrifices to recover.
Key Takeaway:
Your business won't outgrow who you are as a person—so if you want more freedom, clarity, and profit, you need a compelling vision, energy-aware systems, and work designed around strengths. As Dan puts it: "Vision is the compass."
Guest Bio: Dan Brault
Dan Brault grew up in the coaching world—his dad owned a Tony Robbins franchise and later did executive coaching; his uncle served as the global chairman of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization). Dan began coaching at 12–13 in fitness and nutrition, later learned the Sandler sales method during a financial services internship, and went on to coach business owners through his company LeaderOS, helping them build businesses that create more freedom, clarity, and profit.
Links:
Website: LeaderOS.co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.brault
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdanbrault/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grateful-passionate-driven/
If you're feeling stretched thin, stuck in constant firefighting, or you're not sure where your time is actually going—start here:
And if you want help turning that clarity into a business that gives you more freedom, use the links above to connect with Dan and learn more about his work through LeaderOS.
#RicherSoul #LifeBeyondMoney #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #SandlerSales #StrengthsBasedLeadership #TimeManagement #EnergyManagement #VisionAndGoals #PersonalDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessSystems #DecisionMaking #RealEstateInvesting #LessonsLearned #BusinessGrowth #TakeAction #FocusAndDiscipline
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening!
Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes
If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul
https://www.facebook.com/richersoul
http://richersoul.com/
Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast
Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
Mitochondria, Metabolism & Modern Medicine
When "Everything Looks Normal"… But You Don't Feel Normal
The Cellular Health Conversation Most People Never Get Why Your Energy, Hormones, and Metabolism Start at the Mitochondria
You can be "doing everything right"… and still feel wiped out by 2 p.m.
You can have "normal" labs… and still feel like something is off.
In this episode of Richer Soul, Rocky sits down with Dr. William Haas to explore what modern medicine often misses: cellular dysfunction, mitochondrial health, gut integrity, hormones, toxins, and recovery tools like hyperbaric oxygen—especially for high performers who hit the wall despite clean living.
"Medical school is teaching how to manage disease. And that was a rude awakening."
5 Soul-Level Insights from Dr. William Haas:
(This isn't about chasing more hacks. It's about understanding what your body is telling you.)
Why This Conversation Matters:
Dr. Haas shares that in his 40s—while scaling his medical practice, starting another business helping other doctors, and growing his family—fatigue hit hard, even while he was "doing the right things." It became a wake-up moment that something at a cellular level was off.
That experience pushed him deeper into what he describes as cellular medicine: mitochondria, redox/repair pathways, hormones, toxins, and tools like hyperbaric oxygen.
And it highlights a hard truth for high performers:
If your health collapses, your freedom collapses with it.
Money Learning:
Dr. Haas also touches a reality most people don't think about:
Becoming a doctor can delay earning for a long time.
He says he was about 38 when he made his first "real" doctor paycheck—and contrasts that with his brother who started earning right after college.
Rocky adds an important point: sometimes the best decisions happen outside the traditional insurance-driven system—when you can get proactive testing and establish baselines, rather than waiting until the system says you're "sick enough" to qualify.
Key Takeaway:
If you want more energy, better recovery, and a longer health span, you can't only focus on symptoms—you have to protect the foundations: mitochondria, gut function, hormones, and lean muscle mass.
Guest Bio: Dr. William Haas:
Dr. William Haas is trained in family practice and describes his path into integrative medicine, which he frames as focusing on prevention, food as medicine, the mind-body connection, and pulling tools from different healing modalities. He also mentions training/mentorship with Andrew Weil.
In this episode, he discusses deeper evaluation beyond basic labs, including gut function/microbiome, micronutrients, hormones, inflammation, and toxins such as mycotoxins/mold, microplastics, and heavy metals.
Links:
Website: https://vyvewellness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VYVEWellness/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vyvewellness
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VYVEWellness
Blog: https://vyvewellness.com/blog/
Ready to Go Deeper?
Stop accepting "everything looks normal" as the end of the conversation.
If you want to identify your own detox, redox, and repair blind spots, start with the free assessment at vyvewellness.com.
#RicherSoul #DrWilliamHaas #Mitochondria #MitochondrialHealth #Metabolism #LeanMuscle #FunctionalMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #GutHealth #LeakyGut #HormoneHealth #Testosterone #HyperbaricOxygen #HBOT #Longevity #HealthOptimization
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening!
Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes
If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul
https://www.facebook.com/richersoul
http://richersoul.com/
Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast
Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
From Trauma to Triumph: How Spiritual Awakening Transformed Business and Life
The Rags-to-Riches Round Trip Nobody Talks About
When Success Keeps Vanishing
You've built the business.
Raised the capital. Made the millions.
So why does it keep slipping away?
And more importantlywhy does nothing feel like "enough"?
Here's a truth most entrepreneurs never want to face:
It's not your strategy.
It's not your market.
It's what's buried inside you.
In this raw and transformative episode of Richer Soul, we sit down with Smoke Wallin, entrepreneur, M&A advisor, and spiritual guide who made—and lost—$50-100 million multiple times. But this isn't a story about making money. It's about discovering why all the wealth in the world couldn't turn off the "loud fan" of anxiety constantly running in the back of his head.
Until one day in Nepal, at Buddha's birthplace, everything changed.
5 Soul-Level Insights from Smoke Wallin:
(This isn't about making more money. It's about freeing yourself from what's driving you.)
Why This Conversation Matters:
Most entrepreneurs chase the next milestone thinking that will finally deliver peace.
The next exit. The next $10 million. The next validation.
But Smoke's journey reveals a deeper truth:
External success means nothing if you're fundamentally unfree internally.
This episode is an invitation to stop running—and start healing.
Money Learning:
What if your wealth-building is driven by wounds, not wisdom?
Smoke's pattern of building and losing fortunes wasn't about bad luck or bad partners.
It was about unresolved childhood trauma manifesting in business relationships.
For many driven entrepreneurs, the relentless pursuit of "more" is actually an attempt to fill a void, prove worth, or escape pain they've never faced.
This episode invites you to ask: How much is enough? And what am I really running from?
By healing the wounds beneath your drive, you don't lose your ambition—you gain clarity, peace, and the ability to build wealth that actually serves your life instead of consuming it.
Key Takeaway:
Smoke Wallin made—and lost—$50-100 million multiple times because unhealed childhood trauma kept sabotaging his business relationships. Despite becoming CFO of a billion-dollar company at 29, he lived in constant anxiety until a spiritual awakening in Nepal and plant medicine ceremonies unlocked decades of buried memories. His breakthrough insight: "Forgiveness is for the forgiver, not the forgiven"—once he forgave, the anxiety vanished and he quit drinking without trying. Now living in "peace and joy at all times," Smoke helps entrepreneurs answer the question most can't: "How much is enough?"—proving that real wealth isn't in your bank account, it's in your soul.
Guest Bio:
Smoke Wallin is an entrepreneur, M&A advisor, and spiritual guide based in Sedona, Arizona. He became CFO of a billion-dollar business at age 29, raised $110 million in the bond market, and has built and exited multiple companies across various industries. After a profound spiritual awakening triggered by a Kundalini experience at Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, Smoke has dedicated himself to helping entrepreneurs navigate both the business and existential dimensions of major exits. He co-founded Dignity Moves, a homeless initiative building villages across California, and serves on the board of SACRED, supporting families affected by child sexual abuse. A 23-year member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), Smoke is working on a forthcoming book offering an entrepreneur's guide to spiritual awakening.
Links:
Podcast Home & All Platforms https://thesmoketrail.transistor.fm
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SmokeWallinOfficial
Substack Full episodes + Pre-Show Q&As + Community & Poetry & Essays https://smokewallin.substack.com/
LinkedIn – Primary promotion & newsletter- https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7055158311603601408
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smokewallin
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smoketrailpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokewallin
X (Twitter) https://x.com/TheSmokeTrail1
X: https://x.com/SmokeWallin
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@smokewallin
Facebook Podcast Home https://www.facebook.com/DrinkTechnology
Stop chasing the next milestone, hoping it will finally deliver peace.
Listen to Episode 477 to discover why your unhealed wounds might be sabotaging your success—and how to break the pattern before you make another rags-to-riches round trip.
Ask yourself: How much is enough? If you can't answer, this episode is for you.
#RicherSoul #SmokeWallin #EntrepreneurialJourney #TraumaHealing #SpiritualAwakening #ConsciousBusiness #HowMuchIsEnough #PlantMedicine #TraumaToTriumph #InnerPeace #NonAttachment #SuccessToSignificance #Forgiveness #EntrepreneurMindset #PurposeOverProfit
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ [email protected] Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.Happy Soul, Hungry Mind: Why Success Still Feels Empty
"I made the money. And where is the happiness? Where is happiness? Can somebody answer that? Society, parents, friends, everybody said, make money, make money. Don't think about anything else. Work like a dog, make money. I made the money. And where is the happiness?"
You've hit the number. The bank balance looks good. You've done everything "right." So why does something still feel... empty? In this profound Richer Soul episode, author and executive coach Ravi Kathuria reveals why even a million dollars a month can't buy peace and shares an ancient parable that exposes the invisible prison keeping you from true fulfillment.
Key Insights:
Money Learning from Ravi:
Ravi grew up in a middle-class family in India, where his father worked for the government. They had enough to live comfortably—food, vacations, a modest car—but never splurged on luxury. What stayed with Ravi wasn't the amount of money they had, but his father's philosophy: never earn money that creates "nuisance value." His father never made financial decisions that brought tension, pressure, or potential unhappiness to the family. That principle shaped Ravi's entire relationship with money: he wants to earn money that has positive energy, that uplifts life rather than creates more worries. Today, coaching CEOs and wealthy individuals, he sees the irony: people with all the money in the world still worried about money because they've lost sight of what money is actually for.
Key Discussion Points:
Key Takeaway:
The palace won't make you happy if you're still clutching your basket of fish. True wealth isn't about the size of your bank account—it's about freeing yourself from the mental prison of constant chasing, validation-seeking, and identifying your worth with your net worth. When you learn to quiet your mind and experience your own soul, you discover the ultimate gift: inner peace that no amount of money can buy and no external circumstance can take away.
Bio:
Ravi Kathuria is the author of Happy Soul Hungry Mind, a groundbreaking book that bridges the gap between material success and spiritual fulfillment. Born and raised in India for the first 25 years of his life, Ravi now lives in Houston, Texas, where he works as an executive coach and mentor to CEOs and highly successful business leaders. His unique approach combines Eastern spiritual wisdom with Western business pragmatism, helping clients break free from the "now what?" trap that follows financial success.
Ravi's philosophy is refreshingly simple: spirituality is the experience of your own soul—nothing more, nothing less. It requires no religion, no guru, no special rituals. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, Ravi helps people understand that the peace, happiness, and fulfillment they've been chasing externally has been within them all along, waiting to be discovered through the simple practice of quieting the mind.
Links:
Website: SpiritualityWithin.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualityWithin/
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https://x.com/SpiritualityWit
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualityWithin
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ealth #MoneyMindset #Spirituality #Meditation #LifeBeyondMoney #HappySoulHungryMind #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalFreedom #MindfulLiving #SoulSearching #FinancialFreedom #LifePurpose #Consciousness #InnerPeace
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ [email protected] Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.Why the System Feels Rigged And How to Live Free Anyway
Many successful people carry a quiet, unsettling thought they rarely say out loud:
"I've done everything right… so why does this still feel so hard?"
In this Richer Soul conversation, Rocky sits down with veteran investor and author Paul Musson to explore why so many people feel financially and emotionally squeezed — even when they're disciplined, intelligent, and responsible.
Key Takeaways from the Conversation:
Money Learning from Paul Musson:
Money doesn't create wealth — capital does. When wealth comes from rising asset prices or easy debt instead of real contribution and productivity, people feel richer on paper but poorer in peace. Paul reminds us that true financial wellbeing comes from creating value, saving and investing thoughtfully, and resisting the pressure to chase inflated outcomes. When you focus on capital creation over consumption, money becomes a tool for stability and freedom — not a source of stress or fear.
Key Takeaway:
You don't need to beat the system to live a rich life.
You need to understand it —
release what was never yours to control —
and choose who you want to be inside it.
True wealth begins with clarity, integrity, and peace.
Bio:
Paul Musson is an investment veteran with over 30 years of experience, including leading the $10 billion Mackenzie Ivy Funds. Now, through his blog and podcast, Paulitical Economy, he cuts through the jargon to explain the forces shaping our money and future. He gives people a voice by helping them understand the monetary system, what policymakers are doing, and what we need to demand from them to create real change.
Links:
Website: https://paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paddingtoncap
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbmusson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddin
This episode isn't about blaming the system.
It's about seeing it clearly, so you can stop internalizing stress that was never yours to carry.
#RicherSoul #MoneyMindset #InnerWealth #WealthWithPurpose #FinancialClarity #CapitalCreation #EthicalWealth #TrueWealth #IntentionalLiving #GenerationalWealth
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ [email protected] Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.How to Stay Strong to 100: Longevity, Regenerative Medicine, and Mobility
Most people say they want to live a long life. Very few ask the better question: what kind of body and energy will I have at 80, 90, or 100? In this episode of Richer Soul, Dr. Tommy Rhee shares what he has learned from decades working with elite athletes, professional sports teams, and now patients using regenerative medicine and topical stem cell therapies. We talk about the realities of aging, why exercise is still the number one longevity tool, the hidden damage of chronic inflammation, and how emerging technologies might help us stay active and mobile much longer than previous generations.
Core Insights from the Conversation:
Money Learning from Dr. Tommy Rhee:
Your health is one of the highest-ROI investments you can make. Dr. Tommy Rhee reinforces that prevention—consistent exercise, reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and supporting your body's natural repair systems—costs far less than the medical bills, downtime, and lost earning potential that come from neglect. Strong mobility and longevity aren't just physical assets; they protect your financial future by reducing long-term healthcare expenses and preserving your ability to work, create, and enjoy life.
Key Takeaway:
You do not have to choose between living long and living well. With consistent movement, smarter food choices, better circulation, and an open mind toward regenerative therapies, you can build a body that still feels capable at 80, 90, or even 100. The most important piece is not perfection, it is refusing to quit on your health.
Bio:
Dr. Tommy Rhee is a licensed sports chiropractor and pioneer in regenerative medicine with nearly two decades of experience working with elite and professional athletes. He has served as the official team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and began his career at UCLA Athletics, treating Division I football, soccer, and track athletes.
He is the Founder and CEO of RheeGen®, the world's first cell-free regenerative topical therapy, designed as a non-invasive alternative to injection-based stem cell procedures. Dr. Rhee is also the author of The Future of Regenerative Medicine, where he explores how topical stem cell technologies may reshape healing, recovery, and longevity.
Known for blending sports medicine, biomechanics, and regenerative science, Dr. Rhee continues to practice in Tampa, Florida, helping patients and athletes stay active, recover faster, and move well as they age.
Links:
Website: www.RheeGen.com
Facebook: RheeGen: https://www.facebook.com/p/RheeGen-61552362351212/
Instagram: Rhee.gen: https://www.instagram.com/rhee.gen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtommyrhee/
Book: The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Unlocking the Potential of Topical Stem Cell Therapy: https://a.co/d/2eUa3Zx
If this conversation sparked you to think differently about aging, here's your next step: choose one upgrade in movement, one upgrade in food, and one upgrade in recovery, and commit to them for the next 90 days. If you want help designing a richer life that includes long-term health, longevity, and purpose, connect with Rocky and explore what your own 100-year plan could look like.
#Longevity #HealthyAging #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCellTherapy #InflammationHealth #MobilityMatters #NitricOxide #CirculationHealth #HolisticWellness #AgingWell #PainFreeLiving #HealthOptimization #LiveTo100 #FunctionalHealth #WellnessJourney
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul
Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!
Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ [email protected] Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.From the publisher's feed

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