I am joined today by William Peake, Global Managing Partner at international law firm Harneys, who has become one of legal's most influential voices on social media. We expose why traditional law firm marketing keeps partners invisible and reveal how real human communication can transform your professional presence. William reveals why boring announcement posts destroy your credibility. He explains how he posts twice daily while running a global law firm without spending hours online. He breaks down the myths around LinkedIn perfectionism and shows you exactly how busy lawyers can build authentic connections that actually drive business results. Whether you're a senior partner posting obligatory updates once a month, a legal marketing director fighting partner resistance, or a lawyer who thinks you're too serious for social media, this conversation will change everything. It proves that LinkedIn success has nothing to do with becoming an influencer. It's about showing up as an actual human being.

What we cover:

Timestamps:

07:12 Attention spans are dead: you must hook readers in the first line

22:18 Why "delighted to announce" posts are completely pointless

24:57 Posting twice daily: the actual time investment is under 45 seconds

29:00 Ghostwritten content fails: people can smell inauthenticity immediately

35:14 Burnout prevention: drinking less, eating well, exercising consistently

58:15 Conference post formula: lead with "I'm nervous" to create instant connection

01:04:25 His proudest post: vulnerability about grief created unexpected human connection

Resources:

William Peak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-peake-368953143/

Harneys Law Firm: https://www.harneys.com/

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I sat down with Mike Fave, metabolic health coach and bioenergetics expert, to expose the dark side of keto, carnivore, and intermittent fasting. Mike reveals why high-performers are wrecking their metabolisms while thinking they're "optimizing" and explains how stress hormones literally cannibalize your body tissue. He destroys the insulin hypothesis myth and shows you how to reclaim your energy, fertility, and thyroid function through strategic carbohydrate refeeding. Whether you're a burnt-out executive, a former keto dieter who can't lose weight despite eating 1200 calories, or someone terrified that sugar will give you diabetes, this conversation will revolutionize how you understand metabolism. Key Topics: Why keto works initially but destroys you long-term How energy deficits force your body to shut down reproduction and digestion Why low-carb crashes your thyroid function The fertility-metabolism connection Sugar fear deprogramming: the two-week experiment Real vs fake carbs: why orange juice heals but blueberry muffins harm Executive meal strategies and practical solutions Timestamps: 0:02:06 The common journey: paleo → keto → IF → OMAD → carnivore → disaster 0:04:29 Why keto feels amazing initially: stress hormones and confirmation bias 0:14:04 The insulin hypothesis: elegant theory, wrong conclusion 0:20:02 Stress hormone breakdown: how cortisol cannibalizes protein tissue 0:24:33 Reproductive and digestive shutdown: your body's non-negotiable cuts 0:31:08 Meet Jessica: the attorney archetype (stubborn weight, fertility, thyroid) 0:38:03 Why forcing T3 on a low-carb body backfires 0:42:36 Breaking the sugar fear: the two-week experiment framework 0:51:03 The muffin myth: "high-carb" processed foods are actually high-fat 0:53:00 Body composition wins: DEXA scans reveal muscle loss on keto 0:56:22 Stress management through carbs: why cravings are intelligent 1:01:42 Executive snack strategies: dried fruit, chocolate, macadamias 1:08:04 Meal prep solutions: restaurants, shakes, personal chefs Resources: Mike Fave's Website: https://mikefave.com Mike Fave on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mikefave Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ #ProMetabolic #ThyroidHealth #KetoRecovery #MetabolicHealth #Bioenergetics #ThyroidHealing #FertilityJourney #HighPerformers #BurnoutRecovery

In this guided sleep meditation episode, I transport you to a cozy wooden chalet hidden in the snow-covered mountains. This immersive winter journey is designed to quiet your racing thoughts and guide you gently into deep, restorative sleep.

This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal sleep escape. I walk you through a richly detailed winter wonderland, from the first crunch of snow beneath your boots to the hypnotic dance of firelight and the breathtaking beauty of northern lights painting the night sky. Each sensory detail is carefully crafted to slow your thoughts, warm your body, and dissolve the day's tension.

Whether you struggle with overthinking at bedtime, need help transitioning from your busy day to rest, or simply want to experience the most peaceful sleep possible, this meditation will transport you far from stress and deep into winter's embrace.

What this winter journey includes:

This meditation uses no music, only the sound of my voice painting each winter scene. You don't need to stay awake until the end. You don't need to remember the words. If your mind drifts, if images soften, if sleep arrives early, that is exactly how this recording is meant to work.

How to use this meditation:

Listen lying down in bed, ready for sleep

Close your eyes and let the visualization unfold naturally

Don't try to stay awake, let sleep come whenever it's ready

Perfect for bedtime, middle of the night waking, or restless evenings

Can be used nightly as your winter sleep companion

Best for:

Step into the snow. Feel the warmth of the fire. Watch the northern lights dance. And drift into the deepest sleep.

Sweet dreams and deep rest await you in your winter chalet.

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In this guided relaxation episode, I guide you out of constant thinking and into direct sensory experience. This meditation uses memory-based anchoring through all five senses to help you shift from mental overwhelm into embodied calm.

This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal relaxation companion. I walk you through a scientifically grounded technique that activates your parasympathetic nervous system by anchoring awareness in sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Each sensory memory creates a physiological shift toward ease and presence.

Whether you're stuck in analysis paralysis, feeling disconnected from your body after hours of screen time, or simply need a midday reset, this meditation will help you transition from the thinking mind to the feeling body. And the beauty is that these anchors become yours to use anytime, anywhere.

What this meditation includes:

In this raw conversation recorded in New York City, I sat down with James Sexton, a leading divorce attorney and bestselling author with 25 years of frontline experience through thousands of failed marriages. What sets this episode apart is James's unflinching honesty about what actually ends relationships, not the polite narratives people tell themselves.

James dismantles the prenup myth keeping couples financially vulnerable. He maps the marriage patterns where high performers consistently fail. And he reveals why understanding the full ecosystem you're marrying into matters more than the romantic connection that brought you together.

This is not theoretical relationship advice. This is data from a man who has an unavoidably honest seat to what destroys marriages. From Wall Street titans to A-list celebrities to world-class surgeons, James has identified the patterns most people only recognize when it's too late.

James doesn't sugarcoat divorce. He reveals that sex is always part of the equation—whether it's sexual disconnection, infidelity during connection, or infidelity despite connection. And I share my own perspective as someone who paid for my divorce, lost property, and still views it as my greatest education.

[15:30] – The worst time to learn to fight is when you're in a fight

[17:45] – Everyone has a prenup: the government wrote it for you

[20:12] – The only valid reason not to want a prenup

[25:15] – Enough vs not enough: the only two amounts of money

[31:20] – 50/50 custody: what men actually mean when they say it

[38:15] – Work as favorite narcotic: the addiction question

[58:15] – Sex, money, power: which one matters most?

[01:02:30] – Everything is about sex, sex is about power

[01:08:45] – What percentage of divorces involve sex? All of them.

[01:15:20] – Couple archetypes most likely to divorce

[01:23:15] – Two Type-A's: the endless competition that kills love

[01:28:40] – Marriage as structure over love: the false security

[01:36:20] – Three red flags James watches for

[01:42:10] – 86% remarry within five years: hope or insanity?

[01:48:15] – Wine pairing wisdom: learning by experiencing wrong pairings

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In this episode focused on holistic skincare and anti-aging, I talk with Chris Gibson, a best-selling author and renowned YouTube personality. Chris, who looks decades younger than his 61 years , shares the powerful strategies he developed after struggling with persistent acne for over a decade. His journey led him to a career as a holistic esthetician and a deep understanding of how internal health, diet, and stress manifest on the skin.

Chris reveals the simple but non-negotiable routine that keeps his skin youthful. He shares the crucial connection between high stress, cortisol, and inflammatory skin conditions (acne, eczema, rosacea) and why "beauty sleep is a real thing".

For high performers struggling with skin issues, this is a masterclass in holistic self-care.

In this deeply raw conversation, I sit down with Quinn Stanfield Bruce, former corporate executive turned humanness visionary, for the most vulnerable episode we've ever recorded. Quinn shares his decades-long battle with cocaine addiction. And I reveal my own work addiction that enabled my ex-husband's substance abuse.

Quinn exposes the uncomfortable truth about enablement: staying with an addict isn't love, it's codependency. I share what it's like to mix drug cocktails at 3am because you're too afraid to call an ambulance. And together we unpack why workaholism is just as destructive as substance abuse—it's just socially acceptable.

This isn't a conversation about recovery as a destination. It's about recognizing that any time you use something outside yourself to change how you feel—whether it's cocaine, work, or status—you're running from the same core wound: I am not enough.

Quinn doesn't sugarcoat recovery. He reveals that he'd rather have been dead than continue living as a functioning addict with house, car, marriage, kids, and job intact. And I share the painful realization that my work addiction fed his cocaine addiction in a toxic codependent dance.

Quinn's Work:

Humanness: Quinn helps leaders and businesses rebuild cultures with empathy, creativity, and purpose.

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Burnout, Work Addiction & Marriage: How to Navigate Stress at Home & Work

In this critical functional medicine episode, I sit down with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, a medical detective, breast cancer survivor at 25, and leading expert on environmental toxicity. Dr. Jill reveals how conventional medicine keeps missing the root cause of chronic illness: the toxic load from our environment. She shares her shocking personal journey, explaining how her idyllic childhood exposed her to the very chemicals that triggered her cancer.

Dr. Jill exposes the invisible epidemic of mold toxicity, explaining why up to 50% of U.S. homes may have mold and how the resulting mycotoxins, as small as a virus particle, are inhaled and suppress immune function. Learn why brain fog and fatigue are the number one and two symptoms of mold exposure , and how this toxicity is fueling the skyrocketing rates of cancer, autoimmunity, and dementia.

Whether you're a professional struggling with fatigue, a new homeowner, or just seeking to detox, Dr. Jill provides free testing methods, home safety tips (including the 48-hour rule for water leaks ), and the non-negotiable three pillars for rebuilding your health: Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Food.

Dr. Jill doesn't just talk about environmental toxicity. She proves that with proper testing and targeted detoxification, people can recover from conditions that stumped 40 other doctors.

Dr. Jill's Book & Clinic:

Other Testing Resources:

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In this flow state mastery episode, I sit down with Steven Puri, former film studio executive and startup founder who's raised over $20 million venture. We expose why traditional productivity advice keeps high performers burnt out. And we reveal how understanding your brain energy can unlock sustainable excellence. Steven reveals why the last minute rush is slowly destroying you. He explains how Ron Bass writes $2 million scripts by refusing to speak to his family before 9am. He destroys the myths around hustle culture and shows you how to do your best work in less time without burning out. Whether you're a type A overachiever who procrastinates until 1am, a team leader watching your people work inefficiently, or a professional convinced you need to sacrifice sleep for success, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about productivity. It will show you that flow states aren't just for artists. They're for anyone willing to understand their chronotype. What we cover: Time boxing revelation: why declaring time limits makes tasks magically fit The procrastination paradox: how type A achievers create their own drama Chronotype awareness: discovering when you do your best work naturally The 15 to 23 minute rule: how long it takes to drop into flow states Email epidemic solutions: why inbox zero is a pipe dream (and what to do instead) Ron Bass morning ritual: the $2 million screenwriter who won't talk before 9am Location triggers: how Roland Emmerich's $5 million villa unlocks creativity Music and flow: why 60 to 90 BPM ambient tracks help you focus Brown noise discovery: how Himalayan rain became the third most popular playlist Beauty as fuel: why galleries and operas feed creative work Social media as smoking: the next generation's view of our distraction epidemic Sukha origin story: how a Bali honeymoon named a flow state company Steven doesn't just talk about productivity hacks. He proves that with proper time boxing, chronotype awareness, and flow state triggers, high performers can achieve more in less time. And they can actually have energy left for their families. Timestamps: 04:38 – Time boxing explained: why declaring time limits makes tasks fit 08:24 – Chronotype discovery: finding your natural productivity rhythms 15:36 – Email scheduling: the thoughtful leader's secret weapon 20:41 – Flow states defined: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's groundbreaking research 25:09 – The 15 to 23 minute drop in rule and why interruptions kill flow 29:29 – Charlene's French assembly debate: the first conscious flow experience 35:05 – Music for flow: why opera distracts but classical music activates 42:20 – Location association: how $5 million villas and Hilton rooms trigger creativity 48:21 – Environment and beauty: why museums and galleries fuel keynote writing 52:12 – Film industry lessons: what Hollywood taught about sustainable performance 01:01:26 – The Bali honeymoon story: how Sukha got its Sanskrit name Resources: The Sukha Company (flow state app): https://thesukha.co (7 day free trial) Steven Puri on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/stevenpuri Cal Newport's "Deep Work": https://calnewport.com/writing Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's "Flow" book: https://amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202 Steven Kotler's Flow Research Collective: https://flowresearchcollective.com 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/