In this episode of The Nomad CEO, I sit down with Ingo Schulmeyer—a former R&D director who left behind his corporate career, sold his house, pulled his kids out of school, and moved to Mexico with his family.

Why? Because success wasn’t enough.

We talk about the curse of comfort, what it really takes to break free from a life that looks good on the outside, and why men around the world are choosing sovereignty over safety.

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First, he lost his father. Next came the loss of his son. Then his freedom.

James Peters’ life was a downward spiral—grief, addiction, prison. But from the darkest pit, he chose to rise. In this powerful episode, James shares how he went from suicidal thoughts to running two companies, mentoring prisoners, and living a life of purpose. His story is brutal, raw, and ultimately… redemptive.

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Why Speaking 5 Languages Is Still a Superpower (Even with ChatGPT)

In this episode, I sit down with Walter Freiberg—language coach, world traveler, and lifelong learner. We talk about how traditional education failed him, how he unlocked the power of meta-learning, and why mastering multiple languages is still a superpower in the age of AI.

From psychology student to nomadic entrepreneur, Walter shares how learning languages became a path to freedom, connection, and meaning.

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– Why memorizing facts is not the same as learning

– The mindset shift that helped Walter speak five languages

– How language shapes identity and connection

– The hidden benefits of meta-learning for entrepreneurs

– Why you still need human connection in an AI world

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Bill Heinrich was living the dream until he realized it was a nightmare.

In this episode, we dive deep into the illusion of success, the traps of ego, and the inner transformation that changed everything. Bill shares why most men are living stories that aren’t true, how to spot the lies you’re defending, and what it really means to find purpose from within.

– The silent misery behind external success

– Why clarity starts where your defenses begin

– Love vs. fear: the only two energies that shape your life

– How to rewrite your internal story and your reality

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Roman sits down with Luke Tobin—who by age 21 was drowning in £50,000 of debt—and hears how that collapse became the catalyst for building eight companies and guiding other founders to true freedom  . Luke is blunt: most entrepreneurs chase money but lack the discipline and identity work needed to build anything that lasts  .

In this episode you’ll learn

• Why the illusion of control is your biggest trap

• How to build a business that runs without you

• The Exit Mindset that forces discipline from day one

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From Millionaire to Homeless to Freedom: Liam Naden’s Radical Rebirth

Liam Naden had it all—18 businesses, financial success, and a dream home. But none of it brought peace. After losing everything and reaching his lowest point, Liam discovered a completely different way to live: a life devoid of goals, hustle, or stress. In this episode, he shares how surrendering control, trusting his biology, and letting go of mental noise led him to a life of purpose, freedom, and joy—sailing the world on his yacht. This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about success.

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Michele lost his father. His family business collapsed. 

With just 500 subscribers, Michele Ponte risked everything to chase his dream of becoming a travel vlogger.

Today, he has over 150,000 subs and stories from 70+ countries—including getting malaria in a remote African village. In this candid conversation, we discuss topics such as starting from nothing after experiencing loss.

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What happens when you realize the life you’ve built… isn’t yours?

Mike Handcock was at the top of corporate life—until one meeting made him walk away.

In this episode, we talk about legacy, purpose, and the courage it takes to start again.

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Most podcasts about masculinity are just noise—this one goes deeper.

British actor and podcast host James Sutton joins me for a real, vulnerable conversation. We disagreed on politics, purpose, and what being a man even means—but what we shared was far more powerful.

James reveals how his life slowly fell apart behind closed doors: alcohol, burnout, and the quiet pain of pretending everything was fine. Then he chose to start again—not with a dramatic moment, but by lifting weights in a spare room. That’s where his comeback began.

We unpack the loneliness epidemic, emotional suppression in men, and the healing power of speaking out.

This episode is raw, real, and worth your time.

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His girlfriend told Nikon Gormley that he wasn't rich, strong, or worthy enough—and then they ghosted him.

What followed was two years of burnout, breakdown, and finally… surrender.

This is the story of how he rebuilt himself.

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