Thriving Minds with Alberto Zandi

He’s the world’s most respected body transformation coach and fitness book author.

He’s built a global empire in fitness.

And he’s about to tell you why your workouts, diet, and mindset are failing you.

Nick Mitchell, founder of Ultimate Performance, has trained royalty, celebrities, elite athletes, and billionaires. But in this episode of Thriving Minds, he gives you what most trainers won’t: brutal honesty.

You’ll learn:

🟠 How to Work Out for Maximum Results

🟠 Nutrition for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss

🟠 The Best Rest & Recovery Methods

🟠 Supplements That Actually Work

🟠 How do you stay motivated and consistent long-term

This isn’t just a fitness episode.

This is a mental and physical wake-up call.

Follow Nick:

https://www.instagram.com/heynickmitchell/

https://sg.linkedin.com/in/nick-mitchell-a69b3a1a

https://x.com/HeyNickMitchell

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30.

She built one of the UK’s most inclusive, values-driven talent agencies.

And then she walked away.

In this episode of Thriving Minds, Chloë Downes opens up for the first time about why she gave it all up, at the peak of success, to rebuild a life defined not by accolades, but by alignment.

This is a conversation about ambition, burnout, late-diagnosed Asperger’s, the healing power of solo travel, and redefining success on your own terms.

You’ll learn:

• Why many founders build companies that don't serve who they really are
• How solo travel can become a tool for transformation and clarity
• What Chloe’s diagnosis taught her about identity and emotional safety
• Why walking away can be the bravest, most strategic decision you ever make

This episode isn’t about quitting, it’s about choosing yourself.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She’s one of the world’s leading researchers on love, relationships, fatherhood, and the science of human connection.

Dr. Anna Machin, evolutionary anthropologist at Oxford, joins Thriving Minds to reveal how our relationships shape our health, our happiness, and our success.

In this deeply insightful episode, you’ll learn:

• Why love is more than romance, and why it’s essential to your longevity and resilience
• What are the neurochemicals that underpin love
• The critical role fathers play in shaping emotionally secure, successful children
• How your attachment style influences your friendships, your business, and your self-worth
• What modern tech is doing to our ability to truly connect, and how to reclaim intimacy
• Why and how investing in love might be your most powerful professional decision

This is 20+ years of groundbreaking research, distilled into practical insights for every entrepreneur, parent, and human being who wants to thrive.

Follow Dr Machin:

https://www.instagram.com/dr_amachin/

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anna-machin-552751123

https://www.facebook.com/anna.machin.71/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She’s one of the UK’s leading brain and longevity doctors, trusted by world-class CEOs, athletes, and high performers.

But before Dr. Tamsin Lewis became the expert, she was the patient.

After suffering a traumatic brain injury and falling into a coma, Dr. Tam rebuilt her health, using the very science she now shares with clients globally.

In this episode of Thriving Minds, she reveals what most people get completely wrong about aging, health, and recovery, and exactly what you can do to take control of your biology.

You’ll learn:

• The truth about biological age vs. chronological age
• How to test and improve your inflammation, stress, and sleep
• The critical hormones you’re likely ignoring
• What IV drips, cold plunges, and supplements actually do (and don’t do)
• How to create a lifestyle that supports longevity, not just lifespan

This is not theory. This is a masterclass from someone who’s lived it, and guided thousands through it.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really take to build one of the most iconic hospitality brands in the world, and what happens when you walk away?

In this episode I sit down with Martin Kuczmarski, the former COO of Soho House, who was the mastermind behind the scale of the brand into a global lifestyle empire known for its exclusivity, culture, and community.

From launching clubs across three continents to defining the playbook for modern hospitality, Martin was the man behind the operations of one of the world’s coolest brands.

But success came with a price.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Martin opens up about the pressure, burnout, and the personal identity shift that comes with leaving the top.

He shares why he walked away, and how that decision led him to create something new on his own: The Dover, one of London’s most successful restaurants.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🟠 The unseen realities of scaling a lifestyle brand

🟠 Why operational excellence alone doesn’t build culture

🟠 How burnout forced him to rethink success

🟠 The emotional toll of leadership, and what it really costs

🟠 How he’s applying 20+ years of experience to build London’s trendiest restaurant, The Dover

🟠 What he’d do differently if he had to start all over again

This episode is about brand-building, leadership, reinvention, and the freedom to start over, no matter how high you’ve already climbed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if everything you thought you knew about sleep was wrong?

In this episode of Thriving Minds, I sit down with Dr. Guy Leschziner, world-renowned neurologist and leading sleep expert, to uncover the science, psychology, and habits behind truly restorative sleep.

Whether you’re 25, 35, or 55, this conversation will change the way you sleep. You’ll learn how to finally wake up refreshed and energised, no matter your lifestyle.

We explore:

🟠 Why you feel tired even after 8 hours of sleep

🟠 The real causes of insomnia and poor sleep quality

🟠 What to eat (and not eat) to improve sleep

🟠 How light, anxiety, social media, and overstimulation sabotage your rest

🟠 The definition of real sleep hygiene, and how to master it

🟠 What your brain actually needs to shut down and recover

🟠 The link between sleep, memory, hormones, stress, and mood

This isn’t a conversation about pillow sprays and bedtime routines, it’s a deep dive into the emotional, neurological, and biological drivers of sleep that most people have never heard of.

If you want to sleep better, feel sharper, and finally understand your body’s rhythms, this is your blueprint.

Listen now and start sleeping like a baby.

To watch or listen to the full episode on your favourite streaming channel click here:

https://tm.lnk.to/ThrivingMindsDC!Acast

#thrivingminds #sleeping #sleepingbetter #wellbeing

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I was successful on paper. But inside, I felt like I was crumbling."

At 27, Phoebe Cleary Rudd had checked all the boxes, an impressive career in finance, a dream apartment, a busy social life. But when burnout hit, it hit hard. She found herself crying on the kitchen floor, disconnected from her purpose, unsure what she was chasing anymore.

This deeply honest conversation reveals how Phoebe rebuilt her confidence, walked away from a career that looked perfect from the outside, and founded The Sauce, a bold, disruptive media brand that’s redefining the hospitality space.

We talk burnout, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the hidden emotional costs of building success in your twenties. This isn’t just a business story, it’s a blueprint for anyone trying to reconnect with themselves, their ambition, and a life they actually want to live.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why burnout happens even when “everything looks good on paper”
• How Phoebe pivoted from finance to launching a media company from scratch
• The real cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing
• How to navigate imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and competitive pressure
• The entrepreneurial lessons no one teaches you: from co-founder dynamics to finding your niche
• Why being recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 didn’t fix the internal struggles
• How to build a business that reflects who you actually are

Whether you’re 25, 35, or 55, this episode will leave you rethinking how you define success, and give you the tools to rebuild your confidence, your clarity, and your next chapter.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Moyle is one of the UK’s leading psychosexual therapists and a respected voice in the field of modern intimacy, desire, and sexual wellbeing.

In this episode of Thriving Minds Kate explains why so many people feel disconnected in their relationships, not due to a lack of love, but because of shame, silence, and the myths we’ve internalized about sex.

She breaks down:

• Why desire fades in long-term relationships, and how to rekindle it
• The truth behind the orgasm gap and performance anxiety
• How childhood, culture, and pornography shape sexual identity
• The role of communication and compatibility in emotional and physical connection
• What healthy sex actually looks like, and why it’s different for everyone

With clinical insight and human warmth, Kate offers an evidence-based roadmap to better sex, deeper intimacy, and more honest relationships.

This is not a conversation about sex as entertainment.

It’s a conversation about sex as connection, and why it remains one of the most misunderstood parts of our lives.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Roberts has trained Prime Ministers, pop stars, fashion icons, and royalty. But behind the elite client list lies a deeper mission: to help people live longer, stronger, and better. In this episode, he reveals the truth about how fitness, food, hormones, and habits shape your health, and why most people are getting it disastrously wrong.

From building David Cameron a gym inside 10 Downing Street to transforming the bodies of Adele, Tom Ford, and U2, Matt shares raw lessons from 30 years at the pinnacle of performance coaching. He explains why most “transformation” programs are a scam, how cardio really affects muscle gain, and what your body actually needs to defy aging.

Matt breaks down:

• The biggest lies told by the fitness industry
• Why cheat meals are misunderstood
• What to eat, lift, and measure in your 30s, 40s, and beyond
• The single most underrated supplement that’s making you fat
• How to train your body and brain for real longevity

This is not a crash course in fitness. It’s a manifesto for turning back the biological clock. If you want to build a body that lasts longer than your willpower, start here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special short video, host Alberto Zandi reflects on the incredible journey of 30 & Thriving, from its launch to over 300,000 subscribers in just one year, and announces the exciting evolution into our new identity: Thriving Minds.

Originally created to share the unfiltered stories of Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, 30 & Thriving uncovered the raw realities behind success, failure, self-doubt, grit, and growth. But as our community grew, so did our mission. We realized our audience wasn’t just made of entrepreneurs, it was filled with thinkers, dreamers, and doers looking to thrive not just professionally, but personally.

Thriving Minds marks the next chapter: a podcast designed to help you unlock the best version of yourself, in business, in health, in relationships, and in life.

Season 2 brings world-class guests, from neuroscientists and psychologists to elite athletes, nutritionists, and celebrities, offering practical tools and emotional insights for real, lasting transformation.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone chasing a better life, this new chapter is for you.

This is more than a name change. It’s a movement.

Welcome to Thriving Minds, where success starts from within.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.