In this illuminating episode of The Happiest CEO Podcast, Sebastian sits down with gut health educator and functional practitioner Charley O’Halloran, founder of Holistic Gut Health. Known for his popular educational content on Instagram and TikTok, Charley shares how his own battles with chronic fatigue, anxiety, and poor digestion led him to discover the power of functional medicine and holistic gut repair.

This conversation goes far beyond digestion. Charley unpacks the deeper systems often overlooked in modern health conversations — from the gut–brain axis to emotional trauma’s impact on the microbiome. He explains why true gut healing requires more than just supplements or fiber, and outlines a systems-based approach that includes nervous system regulation, bloodwork analysis, and personalized lifestyle shifts.

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In this transformative episode of the Happiest CEO, Sebastian speaks with internationally renowned breathwork trainer John Stamoulos, a pioneer in conscious connected breathing. With over 30 years of experience, John has worked across the globe guiding individuals through profound emotional healing, trauma release, and personal breakthroughs using nothing but the breath.

Together, Sebastian and John explore the astonishing power of breathwork to surface hidden traumas, release emotional blockages, and restore presence and vitality. John shares the foundational principles behind conscious connected breathing and explains why this modality can unlock transformation even without needing to "talk through" trauma. Their conversation journeys through birth trauma, ancestral patterns, and how repressed energy, when given space through breath, can finally be felt, moved, and integrated.

This episode also dives into the safety, ethics, and integrity of breathwork, offering essential guidance on how to find a qualified practitioner. John emphasizes how breathwork must be trauma-informed, consent-based, and practitioner-guided to ensure lasting healing without re-traumatization.

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In this deeply honest conversation, Sebastian welcomes Theo Bergmann, former professional footballer turned health coach, to the Happiest CEO podcast. Theo walks us through his journey from the elite world of German soccer into a courageous inner quest to reclaim his health. Along the way he reveals what chronic fatigue and brain fog taught him about the interplay of mindset, biology, and purpose, and how he now helps others heal.

From early ambition on the pitch to a health breakdown that nearly ended his career, Theo’s story illustrates the fragility behind peak performance. When a simple flu spiralled into brain fog, dizziness, fatigue, and cognitive decline, conventional medicine failed him. His turning point came via alternative frameworks—especially connecting viral loads, heavy metals, and detox strategies—and combining these with mindset, resilience, and community. Theo now coaches executives and people with chronic health challenges to rebuild not just energy, but identity, alignment, and sustainable vitality.

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In this powerful conversation, Sebastian Mierau reconnects with Pete Evans, chef-turned-wellness advocate, to trace his winding path from the kitchen to deeper explorations of health, identity, and purpose. Over the years, Pete has shifted from extreme dietary ideologies to a more fluid, embodied approach. What emerges is not a rigid system, but an invitation: to live more attentively, courageously, and in alignment with one’s deeper nature.

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Tara Shields joins Sebastian in this episode to share her journey from a high-pressure fashion career in Melbourne to becoming a kinesiologist based in Byron Bay. Through kinesiology, emotional work, and energy healing, Tara guides people to unlock deeper truths, clear old beliefs, and live with more alignment, vitality, and authenticity. Her story is a powerful example of how one can move from numbing pain to cultivating self-love, purpose, and resilience.

You’ll hear how Tara’s early life, shaped by a family struggling with alcoholism and emotional suppression, led her to develop coping strategies of perfectionism, busyness, and self-numbing. Even in success, she carried insomnia, digestive issues, anxiety, feeling unworthy—until she discovered kinesiology.

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In this deeply reflective and candid episode of the Happiest CEO Podcast, Sebastian Mierau welcomes Michael Kohan: an ICF-certified Life, Performance & Executive Coach and founder of the Elevate Life Project. Michael shares a vivid life story that spans Wall Street burnout, extreme spiritual practice, and ultimately the compassionate transformation into a grounded and balanced coach. Through harrowing lows, including addiction, trauma from surviving 9/11, and ego-driven competition, he guides listeners on a powerful journey toward integration, connection, and authentic purpose.

Michael's journey is a testament to the power of confronting one’s shadow and turning pain into purpose. His path, from self-destructive highs to spiritual extremes and back to a harmonious balance, offers listeners not just hope, but a clear blueprint for lasting change.

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In this episode of the Happiest CEO Podcast, Joel Olsen, a seasoned myotherapist with over 20 years of experience, shares his journey into the world of muscle therapy, along with the unique techniques that define his practice. Joel offers a grounded explanation of myotherapy and how it differs from physiotherapy and osteopathy, emphasizing the power of breath, fascia, and therapeutic touch.

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Embodied Empowerment & Breath — with Benny Berry

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`In this episode of the Helsi Show, Sebastian sits down with Shae Phillips, a colon hydrotherapist whose approach to gut health extends far beyond digestion. With warmth and grounded wisdom, Shae shares how the body stores unprocessed emotions and how the colon can become a surprising gateway to emotional healing.

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Helsi Podcast, Sebastian sits down with Dr. Ron Stotts, a pioneer in the field of conscious leadership and personal transformation. With decades of experience guiding high-performing leaders, Dr. Stotts shares profound insights on how the path to exceptional leadership begins within.

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