In this episode, you'll learn how Charlie Sloth, renowned DJ and music entrepreneur, stays true to his values whilst building and scaling a global brand. Featuring tough decisions, lessons on authenticity, and the role of integrity in creating a successful brand.

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The world is becoming increasingly stressed and anxious, according to Oprah's life coach the solution to coping with modern times involve changing your brain

Dr Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist and founder of the ‘Wayfinder Life Coach Training’ platform. She is host of the podcast ‘The Gathering Room’ and bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self’.

In this conversation, Dr Martha and Steven discuss anxiety, lying, how to fix childhood trauma, how to feel peace again, and the real reason anxiety levels are skyrocketing. 

00:00 Intro

02:17 What Are You Aiming to Do With All Your Work?

05:12 What Is the Shift You're Predicting?

07:58 Who Are You in Terms of Your Qualifications?

10:24 Who Have You Worked With?

15:03 Why Did You Decide to Write a Book About Anxiety?

21:24 What Do We Need to Know About the Brain to Understand This All?

27:02 How Would I Switch Away From My Anxiety State Into My Creative State?

35:09 [Empty Timestamp – Possible Edit Note]

40:32 A Three-Step Process to Alleviate Anxiety on a Daily Basis

42:42 We Have to Be Gentle With Ourselves

47:23 The Anxiety Spiral

48:42 Car Horn [Noise Interruption]

53:51 What's Your View on the Suffering Between Men and Women?

58:09 Why Are Young Men Killing Themselves at Alarming Rates?

1:02:29 Your Experiences Growing Up

1:04:35 Facing Abuse as a Child

1:09:34 My Mum Knew He Was Abusing Me

1:15:16 Did Anything Happen to Them?

1:16:08 Forgiveness

1:16:24 Always Wanted to End My Life

1:18:01 Lying Makes You Weak

1:23:35 How Do We Find Our Meaning and Purpose?

1:25:55 What If You Don't Want to Do Something but Feel Like You Have To?

1:28:04 What Is Freedom?

1:30:06 How Different Is the Martha at 32 to Now?

1:36:11 This Light You Saw in Surgery

1:39:31 Why Did Truth Emerge From That?

1:44:10 How Do You Know What Your True Nature Is?

1:45:47 The Grieving Process

1:47:05 Being True About Your Sexuality

1:54:38 What Are the Lies We're Sold About Meaning and Purpose?

1:59:09 Advice for Someone Who Can't Find Their Purpose in Life

2:03:46 How Has the Internet Messed This All Up?

2:10:49 The Last Guest's Question

Disclaimer: Advice regarding mental health concerns should always be sought from certified and qualified professionals.

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Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible’ Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale’ and ‘Blitzscaling’. 

In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn’t enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia’s success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world. 

00:00 Intro

02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful?

07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up?

08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story?

15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur

17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur?

25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not?

37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started?

39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia?

42:23 The Importance of Sales

49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business?

55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs?

57:43 Elon Musk’s Approach to Business

01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups

01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn

01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire?

01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire

01:18:11 Trump’s Redeeming Qualities

01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech

01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X

01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade?

01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI?

01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted?

01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI?

01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI?

02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI

02:01:45 How Important Is Networking?

02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur

02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur

02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You?

02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship

02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company?

02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk?

02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit?

02:34:25 LinkedIn’s Deck

02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies?

02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes?

02:42:28 Last Guest’s Question

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In this moment, Greg Hofman former CMO of Nike explores how the brand’s bold strategies helped the brand become an iconic global powerhouse. He shares practical lessons on building a strong brand identity, connecting with audiences, and leveraging creativity to drive business success.

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From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Ballen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path

 John Ballen, best known as MrBallen, is a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Ballen Studios. He is the host of the ‘MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories’ and author of the book ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’. 

In this conversation, John and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 words that transformed John’s life, the benefits of storytelling, why he was disowned by the SEAL’s, and how to turn your life around in 2025.

(00:00) Intro

(02:13) Becoming MrBallen

(10:25) The Self-Awareness to Take Responsibility Changed Me

(15:09) How You React After Making Mistakes Changes Everything

(16:54) What Is the Navy SEALs?

(19:31) How Long Is Navy SEAL Training?

(23:15) The Difference Between Those Who Made It or Not

(27:18) The Mentality of MrBallen Before and After SEAL Training

(30:02) Hitting Rock Bottom

(33:03) Advice for People Who Feel Stuck

(36:33) I Almost Died: Finding Your True Motivation

(39:54) Retiring Due to War PTSD

(45:44) I Was Dishonored by the Navy SEAL Community

(49:26) I Crossed the Line...

(01:01:33) What Happened to Those Nine Hikers

(01:03:45) Advice to Discover What Motivates You

(01:07:09) The Best Things in Life Are on the Other Side of Fear

(01:14:34) Dealing With People Hating What I Love Doing

(01:18:54) Will You Stop Being MrBallen?

(01:21:26) What Would Make You Leave MrBallen Behind?

(01:25:49) Finding the Next Thing to Check Off Your List

(01:27:29) Dealing With PTSD and Alcoholism

(01:34:03) Coming to Terms With Everything I Did

(01:36:52) Your Demons and Therapy

(01:38:45) The Only Way to Cope With Your Demons

(01:41:03) Ads

(01:42:07) Reconciling With My Dad

(01:46:02) How to Help Men Experiencing Mental Health Issues

(01:50:30) How to Be a Great Storyteller

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What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life

 Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’. 

In this conversation, Vanessa and Steven discuss topics such as, why your resting face matters, the 3 science-backed tricks for confidence, the best gestures for building trust, and how to spot a liar fast. 

00:00 Intro

01:45 The Crucial Role of Cues for Success

03:16 I'm a Recovered Awkward Person

05:07 What's an Ambivert?

07:00 One Word That Can Change the Way People Think

09:11 The Most Fundamental Skill to Invest In

12:13 The Resting B*tch Face Effect

15:33 Do Not Fake Smile!

18:00 The 97 Cues to Be Warm and Competent

21:15 The Formula to a Perfect Conversation

24:09 Science Reveals Why Some People Are Extremely Popular

28:06 Message People Telling Them This...

32:53 The Luck Experiment

34:36 Being Around Successful People Is Contagious

41:26 The Importance of Hand Gestures

43:10 Hand Tricks to Be Liked

53:46 The Scientific Formula to Be More Charismatic

56:19 The Danger Zone of Being Too Warm or Competent

58:16 The Power Cues

1:07:26 How to Spot a Liar

1:14:54 If You've Been Told You're Intimidating, Do This

1:18:09 Don't Let Anyone Use This With You

1:21:16 The 6 Questions to Connect With Someone

1:33:52 Leaning Too Much Towards Someone...

1:38:34 How to Greet Someone

1:49:13 How to Master Messaging

1:54:12 Personal Branding

1:58:32 Improve Your Dating Life With These Tips

2:03:58 Body Language and Brain Connection

2:06:05 Are You Awkward? Watch This

2:09:45 How to Get Someone to Approach You

2:14:39 How to Make Friends as an Adult

2:18:28 AirPods Are Killing Friendships

2:21:48 Ads

2:22:39 How to Spot a Liar (Repeat Topic)

2:28:36 Toxic Relationships

2:31:06 How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger

2:35:32 How to Get Started With All This Knowledge

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Why is marketing so important for businesses? In this episode, we've picked the highlights from our conversations with Josh Kaufman, Scott Galloway, Rory Sutherland, Whitney Wolf Herd to bring you the TL;DR on how to succeed at marketing your business.

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From sexless to sizzling, Susan Bratton shares the sexual secrets to ignite intimacy and make it last.

Susan Bratton is a renowned relationship and intimacy expert. She is the CEO of ‘The 20’ and ‘Personal Life Media’ and the bestselling author of 34 books including, ‘Relationship Magic’, ‘Revive Her Drive’, and ‘Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex’.

In this conversation, Susan and Steven discuss topics such as, how to fix a sexless marriage, how cheating can save your sex life, the best way to last longer in bed, and how to get unlimited orgasms.

00:00 Intro

02:04 What Do You Do and Why Do You Do It?

02:36 Advice for Someone Struggling With Their Sex Life

04:57 Common Questions From Women

05:35 Common Questions From Men

06:27 Quality vs. Quantity

06:41 Susan's Journey to Becoming a Sexpert

08:35 Lessons Learned From Sexual Trauma

09:52 What Is Dissociation?

12:38 Susan’s Personal Issues With Sex Life

15:49 Are You Giving Mercy Sex?

17:34 How Did You Fix Your Trauma?

20:34 Identifying Problems in a Relationship

21:41 Sex Injustice and Trauma

24:15 Affair in Susan's Marriage

28:46 Non-Monogamy

31:20 How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

34:02 How Did You Become Polyamorous?

36:20 First Audience Question

42:07 Body Image Issues

43:01 Reconnecting With Your Partner: Two Techniques

46:47 Comparisons With Other People

48:53 Removing Pressure Around Sex

50:30 Erotic Playdates

54:25 Dealing With a Partner Who Mocks Sexual Fantasies

57:04 Managing Opposite Sex Communication in Relationships

59:23 Safety + Novelty = Desire

01:01:53 Early Ejaculation

01:07:26 What’s the Most Effective Sex Toy?

01:09:36 The Pulse Queen

01:10:11 The Vibe

01:13:45 Types of Orgasms

01:19:23 Third Audience Question

01:20:13 How to Have an Expanded Orgasm With a Partner

01:20:33 Women’s Favorite Sex Toy

01:22:17 The Pleasure Protocol

01:25:55 Fourth Audience Question

01:27:35 Ads

01:28:40 Menopause vs. Libido

01:29:12 Libido, Desire, and Arousal

01:29:59 Testosterone Levels and Libido Decrease

01:31:10 When Sex Becomes Routine

01:35:37 Pornography and Masturbation

01:40:05 STI Testing

01:42:35 Knowing When to Walk Away From a Partner

01:47:25 Question From the Previous Guest

01:48:11 Question for Steven

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Could understanding the mystery of the Big Bang and how the Universe came into creation mean that we can finally know for sure if there is a creator?

Professor Brian Keating is a cosmologist and experimental physicist at the University of California San Diego. He is the host of the ‘Into The Impossible’ podcast and author of the books, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’ and ‘Into The Impossible: Think Like A Nobel Prize Winner’. 

In this conversation, Brian and Steven discuss topics such as, how the discovery of the telescope changed the world, the link between our blood and the stars, the origins of the universe, and the scientific debate on God’s existence. 

(00:00) Intro

(02:15) What Mission Are You On?

(03:08) What Are Some Of The Most Controversial Questions You Set Out To Answer?

(05:44) How Does God Tie Into The Creation Of The Universe Through A Scientific Lens?

(08:26) $200 Million Project – Move Earlier

(11:45) Meteor And 4-Billion-Year-Old Comet

(15:38) Capturing The Origin Of The Universe

(19:15) What Do You Suspect Is The Origin Of The Universe?

(21:47) What Is The Most Compelling Evidence Of A God?

(30:53) What Practices Help You Move Away From Being An Atheist?

(39:09) Are We Searching For The Wrong Thing When It Comes To God?

(41:30) If I Pray To This God, Will They Hear Me?

(49:41) If It Was Proven God Wasn’t Real, How Would Your Life Change?

(53:48) What Is The Simulation Theory?

(01:02:42) Do Aliens Exist?

(01:17:45) What Is The Probability We’re Alone?

(01:24:31) Ads

(01:25:31) Star Signs And Horoscopes

(01:27:51) How Is Astrology Different From Religion?

(01:30:07) What Is The Meaning Of Life?

(01:32:43) What Was The Meaning Of Your Life Before Kids?

(01:34:18) Do The Greats Feel Like Imposters?

(01:40:13) The Importance Of Always Experimenting

(01:41:09) Would You Ever Trade The Lack Of Privacy And Fame For Something Else?

(01:43:25) The Last Guest’s Question

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In this moment, world-leading men’s mental health coach and psychiatrist, Dr K discusses the ways people try and fail to put trauma behind them as well as the REAL way to overcome it.

Most people who have a history of trauma will try and overcompensate in the way they build their future lives. For instance, people can try to overcome the trauma of bullying by becoming invisible or becoming successful to overcoming past shame. However, no matter what people do to adapt to the historic trauma, it still remains in the mind. This can be seen in peoples responses to events that trigger memories of their past trauma.

Instead of this overcompensation, Dr K says that you need to dismantle your worldview by slowing down the mind and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings. He believes that this awareness is a superpower that everyone is ignoring, as the more aware you are in the present moment, the more your problems fade away.

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