Why do some people exercise, sleep, eat well, and still feel exhausted? In this episode, Dr. Steve McGough explains how the nervous system influences recovery, stress, intimacy, and overall well-being. We explore why chronic stress can keep the body from recovering, how Eastern practices and modern neuroscience intersect, and practical ways to help the body truly switch from survival mode to recovery.

What can caring for people at the end of life teach us about how to live? In this powerful conversation, Nancy Ensley draws from her experience as a nurse and hospice specialist to explore life, mortality, relationships, grief, resilience, faith, and the things that truly matter. We discuss why we often postpone important conversations, what people value when time becomes limited, and how confronting mortality can help us live with greater purpose and intention.

In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, to explore what it really takes to build and grow a business in today’s digital world.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes shares lessons from entrepreneurship, digital marketing, SEO, and working with construction and trade businesses.

We discuss why businesses struggle to stand out online, whether SEO still matters in the age of AI, how small businesses can compete with larger brands, and why trust and authentic human connection are becoming increasingly important.

Wes also shares practical insights on using AI without losing authenticity, avoiding wasted marketing spend, building credibility, and developing the resilience needed to succeed in challenging times.

What happens when we look beyond the familiar words of Scripture and explore the cultural, Jewish, and symbolic world in which the Bible was written?

In this episode of The Better Life, I’m joined by Dror Ben Ami, an author and biblical researcher whose work explores biblical metaphors and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

Together, we explore the deeper meanings behind biblical imagery, the Jewish context of Scripture, and how understanding the world of the biblical authors can influence the way we read and interpret the Bible today.

This conversation invites us to look beyond surface-level interpretations and ask deeper questions about the Scriptures, their symbolism, and the connections between the Old and New Testaments.

If you want to understand the Bible with greater historical, cultural, and literary depth, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

In this powerful episode of The Better Life, we sit down with Steve Barton, high-performance executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, to explore the hidden psychological barriers that can prevent even successful people from reaching their full potential.

Steve shares insights from more than four decades of business and leadership experience, explaining how fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame can influence our decisions, relationships, and performance without us realizing it.

We discuss the difference between reacting from pressure and leading from awareness, the importance of intuition in leadership, and why achieving external success does not always guarantee inner peace or fulfillment.

Steve also introduces practical ways to develop greater self-awareness, build confidence, overcome limiting thought patterns, and operate with greater clarity and purpose.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to understand themselves better and create meaningful success without losing their peace along the way.

What does it really mean to build a good life?

In this episode of The Better Life, I’m joined by Kirana Sidin, bestselling author and life coach, to explore how intentional choices, self-awareness, purpose, and timeless wisdom can shape the life we ultimately create.

We often know what matters to us, yet living according to those values can be much harder. Kirana shares insights from her personal journey and her work helping people move beyond simply knowing what makes life meaningful to actually living it intentionally.

We explore what it means to define a “good life” for yourself, how external expectations can influence our choices, why intentionality matters, and how small everyday decisions can gradually shape our identity, relationships, and sense of purpose.

If you've ever asked yourself, “Am I actually building the life I want, or am I simply living the life that happened to me?”—this conversation is for you.

Listen, reflect, and start building your own version of a good life.

Beautifully Dysfunctional: From Rock Bottom to Resilience

In this powerful episode of The Better Life, I sit down with Troy Haslinger, author of Beautifully Dysfunctional, TEDTalk speaker, and ultra-marathon runner.

Troy opens up about his journey through addiction, mental health struggles, career failure, the devastating loss of his sister, and the role faith played in helping him rebuild his life.

This is an honest conversation about resilience, healing, failure, and the courage to begin again.

If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or like your mistakes have defined you, Troy’s story is a reminder that rock bottom doesn’t have to be the end—it can be the beginning of a better life.

Why Knowing Isn’t Enough: The Missing Link Between Self-Awareness and Lasting Change

Why do we sometimes know exactly what we need to change, yet continue repeating the same patterns?

In this powerful episode of The Better Life, I sit down with Dr. Heléna Kate, an applied psychologist and founder of Sacred Lights, to explore why self-awareness alone doesn't always lead to transformation.

With more than 30 years of experience helping leaders, high-performers, and seekers integrate psychology, purpose, relationships, and spiritual growth, Dr. Kate shares what it really takes to move from simply understanding ourselves to actually changing how we live.

We explore the difference between knowing and becoming, why intelligent and successful people can still feel stuck, what it means to live a fragmented life, and how we can create greater coherence between who we are, what we believe, and how we live.

If you've ever thought, “I know what I should do, so why can't I seem to do it?”—this conversation is for you.

Listen, reflect, and discover what your self-awareness is asking you to become.

Life will not always go according to plan. There will be seasons of disappointment, failure, rejection, uncertainty, loss, and unexpected challenges. But difficult seasons don't have to define your story.

In this episode of The Better Life, we explore how to rise above the storms of life and keep moving forward when everything feels overwhelming.

We’ll talk about how to:

- Recognize that a difficult season is not your destination

- Focus on what you can control

- Turn painful experiences into lessons and growth

- Change your perspective when circumstances become difficult

- Find the courage to start again

- Understand that you don't have to face life's storms alone

- Take the next step even when you can't see the whole path

If you're currently going through a difficult season, this episode is a reminder that your current circumstances do not have to determine your future.

The storm may be part of your story—but it doesn't have to be the end of it.

Welcome to The Better Life, where we learn, grow, and become better—one step at a time.

What does it truly mean to live a better life? Is it about having more money, achieving success, finding the right relationship, or simply being happier?

In this first episode of The Better Life, Fortune introduces the vision behind the podcast and explores what it means to become a better version of yourself. From mindset and relationships to money, purpose, spirituality, health, and personal growth, this podcast is about looking at life as a whole.

This is more than motivation—it’s about real conversations, practical wisdom, and ideas you can apply to everyday life.

Welcome to The Better Life—where we learn to think better, live better, and become better.