Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat

In today’s episode, I'm thrilled to share an enlightening conversation with a truly inspiring person and a wonderful teacher, Stuart Sandeman. Many of you might know Stuart as the mastermind behind "Breathpod," where he transforms lives through the power of breathing. But there’s so much more to his story that isn’t widely known.

He is here to help us move closer to our mission of getting 1 million people out of stress and you can help too. "Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living" is almost here, so please pre-order it before the end of April. 

Today, we start off by exploring Stuart’s unexpected journey from a successful career in music and entertainment to becoming a breathwork specialist. Stuart opens up about how the loss of a loved one deeply influenced his mission to help others find healing and resilience through breathwork.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Being too busy to breathe
• Stuart's personal story
• Hallucinating with just our breathing
• Breathing and its effects
• How "simple" breathing is
• Why we are not breathing correctly 
• The 5 archetypes of breathers 
• Eating healthy
• Breathing and Stress
• Breathing and Sleep
• Practical steps to improve our breathing

So, grab your headphones and join us for this deep dive on breathing. Whether you’re already a breathwork enthusiast or just curious, there’s something in this episode for everyone.

You can order Stuart's book 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' here: https://rb.gy/sxtqth
Stuart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathpod/?hl=en 

Looking forward to you joining us, and as always, thank you for listening.

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In today’s episode of Slo Mo, I sit down with the inimitable Bassem Youssef, a man whose wit and wisdom have challenged and changed the contours of political satire in the Middle East. In a departure from our usual tone, this conversation takes a more contemplative and, indeed, somewhat pessimistic turn as we delve into the complexities of modern life and the daunting challenges that lie ahead.

As we continue our Unstressable series, Bassem's courage to speak about the world's most challenging topics should remind us never to be afraid to take, even the biggest problems, head on.  

00:00 Intro
05:00 The oversized role of ego 
07:36 Fame is not real
11:49 Bassem's veganism
12:42 The last time Mo and Bassem met
14:53 Is most of humanity disappointing?
18:00 Bassem's influence in the Israel-Palestine conflict
21:10 Are we in an era of hyperinformation?
23:45 Cancel culture
24:37 Will humanity ever change?
32:57 Can we be hopeful?
37:56 Are we heading into more conflict?
40:23 The end of the truth
48:50 How will AI affect us?
1:00:35 How does Bassem keep going?

This episode is a compelling journey through the darker sides of our modern realities, offering no easy answers but many important questions. Bassem's voice is an important warning to those who might choose to ignore the world. His reflections invite us to think deeply about our own beliefs, biases, and the kind of future we are creating, so take the time to Slow Down with us and look for answers to some truly tough questions.

For more thought-provoking exploration and a lot of laughter you can catch Bassem Youssef on his European "Middle Beast" tour in: Oslo, Berlin, Zurich, Munich, Hamburg, Antwerp, Stockholm, London, Copenhagen, Birmingham, Dublin, Manchester, and Paris: https://www.bassemyoussef.xyz/upcoming-shows/  

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We're well into our Unstressable series on Slo Mo where today I have the profound pleasure of sitting down with Jodi Wellman, a luminary in the realm of living fully. You can help our mission by preordering "Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living" written by me, Mo Gawdat, and Alice Law. 

In today's conversation with Jodi, we ventured into the heart of what it means to truly embrace every moment of our existence, guided by Jodi's remarkable journey and the wisdom she's garnered along the way.

Jodi, with her vibrant approach to life, challenges us to confront the finiteness of our time with grace and intentionality. Her work, centered around maximizing the richness of our days, resonates deeply with my own quest for happiness and meaning. We explored the delicate balance between acknowledging our mortality and using that awareness as a catalyst to live more fully, a theme that has touched my life personally and profoundly.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Unstressable
• Doing the Math of Living
• Tuning In
• Scheduling vs. Savoring 
• Living without Regrets
• Afterlife
• What Brings us Joy 
• What should we Care About
• The Joy List
• Society at Large

Jodi's message is a call to action, urging us to not only chase our dreams but to savor the journey along the way. Learn more about it here: https://fourthousandmondays.com/ 

I left our conversation more inspired than ever to embrace the beauty of the unknown, to appreciate the finite nature of our existence, and to live every day to its fullest. I invite you to continue the conversation with Jodi on her Instagram, or LinkedIn. 

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Joining us on Slo Mo today is Dr. Gabor Maté, a revered figure in the fields of addiction, stress, and childhood development and someone I personally deeply respect and admire. We engage in a conversation that feels as intimate as one between lifelong companions and Gabor shares insights from his extensive exploration of the human condition.

Don't forget that you can help us in our mission by preordering "Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living" written by me, Mo Gawdat, and my wonderful co-author Alice Law. 

Dr. Maté's journey reveals the profound connection between our emotional well-being and physical health, shedding light on how our environments, from early childhood onwards, shape our behaviors, relationships, and even our susceptibilities to diseases. Dr. Maté invites us to consider the complex tapestry of factors influencing addiction and stress, advocating for a compassionate approach to generational healing and recovery.

This episode is a homage to the power of understanding, the importance of authentic connection, and the transformative potential of embracing vulnerability.

Listen as we discuss:

• What Pain and Trauma are and how to Accept them
• Why You should never compare Pain and Suffering
• What we can do Individually to Make a Difference
• How to Awaken Ourselves
• What Integrative Thinking is
• What are the Choices we Make
• A sort of Preprogramming of Humanity 
• The Effects of Longterm Stress
• How to Face the Truth
• And How we can Begin Generational Healing

For more wisdom and guidance from Dr. Gabor Maté, follow him on Instagram or visit: https://drgabormate.com

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Today I'll start with a gentle reminder that our upcoming book "Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living" is available for preorder. It is written by me, Mo Gawdat and my wonderful co-author Alice Law and we hope it will truly make an impact in getting a million people out of Stress.

To help us learn more about Stress, in this episode of Slo Mo, I am honored to welcome Robert Sapolsky, a luminary in the field of neuroscience and a master storyteller of human behavior. A truly remarkable human being. Like a deep and engaging dialogue between friends, Robert shares his journey through the intricate maze of the human brain, discussing the marvels of biology that underpin our emotions, actions, and the essence of what makes us human.

Beyond his groundbreaking research on stress, Robert explores his passion for teaching, his profound insights into the intersection of biology and behavior, and his unyielding curiosity about the human condition. This episode is a celebration of intellectual exploration, the wonders of scientific discovery, and the profound impact of sharing knowledge to illuminate the mysteries of our existence.

Listen as we discuss:

• The upcoming release of Unstressable
• The Biology of Stress
• How our Compassion sometimes contributes to our Stress
• How humans are a species of Contradictions
• How Contextual is Stress
• The Evolution of our Tribal mentality 
• Dopamine
• Free Will
• The Positive impact we can make

For more insights and inspiration from Robert Sapolsky, dive into his lectures and books (his most recent: https://a.co/d/iZTAUed), and follow his work at the forefront of neuroscience and behavior. To stay in touch with Robert, you can follow his academic contributions and public engagements, or subscribe to his Instagram page.

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Today we begin by shining a spotlight on the upcoming "Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living", a book written by me, Mo Gawdat and my wonderful co-author Alice Law. This book is a beacon of hope and practical advice for anyone seeking to preemptively tackle the stress epidemic in our modern world. We encourage you to pre-order this transformative guide towards a more serene and fulfilling life.

In this enlightening episode of Slo Mo, we're honored to host Katie Maycock. Katie's profound understanding of the intricate link between stress, anxiety, and physical health has made her a sought-after voice in the wellness community. Through her work, she addresses the root causes of stress and anxiety, especially in high-performing individuals, offering strategies that promote not just mental well-being but also physical health.

Join us as Katie Maycock offers a treasure trove of knowledge and practical tips that promise to enlighten, inspire, and empower you to take control of your well-being, paving the way for a life marked by less stress and more joy. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to embrace a holistic approach to health and to discover the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Listen as we discuss: 

• What Burnout actually is
• What really Drives a person
• Our Perception of Stress and how to change it
• Emotions
• Performance 
• The Compounding effects of tiny Stresses
• The Physical Signs of Stress
• 6 Stages of Burnout
• How to Protect Your Capacity for Pressure
• What to do to tackle Burnout

Follow Katie on LinkedIn and Instagram to Get Your S**t Together! 

For those who do pre-order the book, Alice and I will be hosting a special webinar for those that do: https://www.unstressable.com/the-book

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In this episode of Slo Mo, we sit down with Claire Ghabrial, a powerhouse in the world of female boxing and a beacon of resilience and empowerment. Like a conversation between old friends, Claire shares her journey from the disciplined world of karate to the dynamic ring of boxing, revealing the challenges and victories that have shaped her.

Beyond her athletic prowess, Claire delves into her passion for coaching, her commitment to empowering others through fitness, and her unique approach to wellness that transcends physical strength. This episode is a tribute to the power of determination, the beauty of evolving with grace, and the impact of inspiring others to embrace their own journey with courage.

Listen as we discuss: 

• If getting punched hurts
• Women in Boxing 
• The Psychology of Sports
• Self Realization and Pressure
• Marriage
• Gratitude
• Working to inspire others
• Food
• The "Good Enough" thing

For more insights and inspiration from Claire Ghabrial, check out her story at Glove Up. To stay in touch with Claire you can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or learn more about her at: https://youtube.com/@gloveup_punchyourfearsaway

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Today, I warmly welcome back Sah D'Simone, a beacon of spiritual awakening and mental health advocacy. As a bestselling author, meditation teacher, and transformational speaker, Sah blends ancient wisdom with his humorous and accessible approach to mindfulness.

In this episode, we peel back the layers of Sah's journey from fashion to finding peace, discussing how to embrace our true selves and the power of compassion-based meditation. It's a conversation between friends, diving deep into practices that foster self-love and mental clarity. Join us for an uplifting chat that feels like a heart-to-heart with an old friend.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Writing about Loneliness
• The contrast between Eastern and Western cultures 
• The Dunbar effect
• Technology, Fragility, Connection 
• Chasing distractions 
• How to break the Mould 
• The Third Truth 
• Interconnectedness

For more about Sah and his work, follow him on Instagram @sahdsimone and explore  Sah D'Simone's Official Site, and of course take a few minutes today to slow down. 

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In the latest episode of our podcast as I am honored to host the exceptional Neeta Bhushan, a celebrated author, emotional health educator, and the visionary co-founder of the Global Grit Institute. Neeta's profound insights into emotional resilience, grit, and the art of overcoming adversity have captivated audiences worldwide, making her a sought-after speaker and a beacon of hope for many.

In this inspiring episode, Neeta delves into her own life story, marked by personal tragedy and immense challenges, which led her on a path to discovering the power of emotional resilience and the courage to embrace vulnerability. Her pioneering work offers not just strategies for navigating life's inevitable ups and downs, but a holistic approach to living a life marked by authenticity, purpose, and joy.

We'll dive deep into the heart of emotional resilience, understanding how it can transform our relationships, our work, and our approach to life's trials and tribulations. Neeta shares actionable insights on how to cultivate grit, foster a mindset of growth, and the importance of emotional agility in achieving peak performance in all areas of life.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Neeta's book: "That Sucked, Now What?"
• How to Embrace the Joy of Life
• What it means to live through Loss in your 20s
• How connected are Self-Responsibility and Resilience 
• How to awaken yourself without the Hardship
• Spirituality and why it is important
• Motherhood and Chaos

Follow Neeta and her work on her website (https://neetabhushan.com/) and be sure to get a copy of That Sucked, Now What if you found our conversation interesting. 

And as always, find a bit of time for yourself. A bit of time to Slow Down. See you next week! 

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In this episode of our podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Alice Law, a personal friend and my co-author. She is a distinguished Stress & Wellness Expert, International Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host renowned for her profound work in stress management and wellness. Alice, with her extensive experience working with leaders and corporations, provides private consultancy and corporate workshops aimed at managing and preventing stress to unlock their highest potential while maintaining authenticity and effectiveness.

Today Alice shares her own transformative journey, where personal challenges and the loss of her father to stress-related illness propelled her into the realm of stress management. It's a journey that brought us together to write Unstressable. Ahead of the book's release on May 9th, we'll soon begin a series on Stress. So keep an eye out for more episodes on the topic from around mid-March.

For now, listen in as Alice and I share our personal experiences and lots of valuable pieces of the book in today's conversation. But please do visit and join us on the Unstressable platform (https://www.unstressable.com) for groundbreaking strategies and tools for those seeking to navigate the complexities of modern life stress-free. 

Listen as we discuss: 

• What is takes to publish a book
• Our Story of Unstressable
• Loss and Stress
• Working together
• The Formula of Stress
• Limit, Learn, and Listen
• How do we Feel to Heal
• Physical Symptoms of Stress
• What Spiritual Stress is
• 8 Practices to keep you Unstressable 
• And more Tips to Unstress

For more on Alice Law's work and how to embrace a life of calm and resilience, visit her website: www.byalicelaw.com and continue the conversation over Instagram: @alicelaw._

Subscribe, share, and remember to find the time to slow down with us, amidst all the chaos of our modern lives. 

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Dive deep into the flow state with the latest episode of our podcast, where we're thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Steven Kotler, a world-renowned expert on peak performance and the psychology of flow. Steven, an award-winning author, journalist, and co-founder of the Flow Research Collective, brings his groundbreaking insights into how we can tap into our ultimate potential and unleash unparalleled productivity and creativity.

In this captivating episode, Steven shares his personal journey of discovery, from the initial spark of curiosity that led him to explore the outer limits of human performance to the development of practical tools and strategies that empower individuals and organizations to achieve their best work. His work is not just about achieving more; it's about transforming the way we live, work, and play to create a richer, more fulfilling life.

We'll unpack the science behind flow, the elusive state where we feel our best and perform our best, and explore how understanding this state can radically alter our approach to challenges and opportunities. Steven will share real-world applications of his research, from enhancing productivity to fostering innovation and resilience in the face of adversity.

Listen as we discuss: 

• How to Optimize for Flow
• What Peak Performance is
• Languishing vs Flourishing 
• Cognitive Reserve
• Does Proficiency Matter 
• Aging
• Protecting Your Time 
• Neurochemical Cocktail of Flow
• 5 Things to Start You on the Path of Flow
• Who the Boss is
• Being in Charge of Your Fate

Find more information about Steve's wonderful work on https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ and https://www.stevenkotler.com/  to continue the conversation.

And as always, we're on a mission to bring transformative conversations to our listeners. Join us in our journey towards enlightenment, empowerment, and excellence, and help us create a community of happy people. 

Subscribe, share, and remember to find the time to Slow Down. 

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In today's episode of Slo Mo, we welcome the inspiring Dr. Gemma Newman, also known as the Plant Power Doctor (https://gemmanewman.com/). Gemma shares her holistic approach to health, emphasizing the transformative power of plant-based nutrition not just for individuals but for the planet.

Beyond her medical expertise, Gemma reveals the personal journey that led her to embrace a plant-based lifestyle, including her initial skepticism and the dramatic health improvements she witnessed firsthand.

With stories of resilience, change, and hope, Gemma discusses the challenges and rewards of advocating for a healthier world, her involvement in the medical community to promote lifestyle medicine, and her vision for a future where healthcare and preventive medicine are inextricably linked to environmental sustainability and ethical choices.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Plant Food and Information 
• The Neolithic Man
• Religion and Diet
• Spirituality
• Longevity
• Personal nutrition 
• The Gloves Framework
• The Importance of giving Love 
• The Universe and finding Empathy 
• Slowing Down

Continue the conversation with Gemma (https://www.instagram.com/plantpowerdoctor) and us. 

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Join us for a profound exploration with Tom Palmer, a luminary in the libertarian movement, whose life's work has been dedicated to championing the principles of freedom and dignity across the globe.

A Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and the Executive Vice President for International Programs at the Atlas Network, Tom's influence spans from the halls of academia to the front lines of policy advocacy.

But beyond his public persona, Tom's personal narrative — from his early involvement in movements against compulsory military service to his victorious fight for individual rights in 'Parker v. District of Columbia' — reveals a deeply principled individual. Tom's story is also one of triumph over adversity, standing firm in his identity and beliefs despite facing challenges. This episode offers an intimate glimpse into the experiences that shaped him, the convictions he holds dear, and his unyielding commitment to a world where freedom and liberty are accessible to all.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Where our World is headed
• The Million dollar question 
• Is Social Media shaping our identity
• What the Algorithms are doing to our Politics
• Is the World becoming more Dangerous 
• How do We handle the Future
• Do we need a Big Reset
• 2035 - Will it be more or less Free?
• What we All Need to Do

Continue the conversation with Tom (https://www.threads.net/@tomgpalmer) and me through our social channels. 

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Today we welcome Rob Moore to the show. A distinguished entrepreneur, author, and podcast host known for his disruptive approach to business and personal development, with so many interesting facts about him that would hardly fit this episode's description.

Rob began his entrepreneurial journey in the property/real estate sector nearly two decades ago, building a substantial part of his wealth in this field, he's written 19 best-selling books on topics like Money and Life Leverage, he hosts the #Disruptors podcast,  engaging a wide range of guests, from entrepreneurs to public figures, discussing revolutionary ideas and current issues.

Through The Rob Moore Foundation, he focuses on assisting young and underprivileged individuals in starting meaningful businesses and making impactful changes in society, deeply committed to improving financial education globally.

Listen as we discuss: 

• "Oh my God" moments
• Is Money a Tool? 
• About Privilege 
• Success
• Money Fundamentals 
• Who needs a Lamborghini 
• Rob Moore's Advice for You
• Turning Cash into Assets 

For more information about Rob's work visit his website and continue the conversation through our social media channels. 

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In today's episode of Slo Mo, we're joined by Greg McKeown, the mind behind the 'Essentialist' philosophy. Greg, renowned for his insights on simplifying life's complexities, shares his personal journey, shedding light on the experiences and inspirations that have shaped his perspective.

He is an influential author and speaker, best known for his work on essentialism and simplicity. His notable books include "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" and "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most." His philosophy focuses on the importance of prioritizing the most vital aspects of life and work, advocating for a disciplined approach to decision making. Greg has reached a wide audience, with his books being translated into multiple languages, and he has spoken to numerous top-tier companies worldwide. Additionally, Greg hosts "The Greg McKeown Podcast," popular in self-improvement and educational categories, and his newsletter, the 1-Minute Wednesday, is rapidly growing in popularity.

Listen as we discuss: 

• What makes a Bestselling Book? 
• Hoarding and Unburdening
• People in Modern Times
• Suffering, Gratitude, and Meaning
• About Loss
• What changing the past can look like
• What is the Dark Playgroun
• How important is Effective Dependence?
• Are Online Connections Good? 
• Finding balance in our lives.
• How to be an Essentialist and live effortlessly 
• Our Systems and our Values 

Please visit Greg McKeown's website and continue the conversation on our social media channels. 

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Today on Slo Mo, we welcome the remarkable Africa Brooke (@africabrooke), a globally recognized thought leader, speaker, and advisor.

Before we get into the episode, we'd like to thank Simon Salter (@mrsimonsalter) and Dirtea World (@dirteaworld) for hosting us at The House KOKO for the production of this episode.  
You can find out more about it through the links below: 

• FB - @thehouseofKOKO 
• Linkedin – The House of KOKO
• YouTube - @KOKOCulture

In this deeply personal episode, Africa shares her unique insights on overcoming self-censorship and the journey towards authentic self-expression. Known for her impactful work around mindset, Africa delves into the less-explored aspects of her life, including her Zimbabwean roots and how her upbringing shapes her perspectives.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that transcends boundaries and empowers you to embrace your true self.

Listen as we discuss: 

• Why is Africa Brooke here? 
• Addiction & Freedom
• How getting well sometimes doesn't feel right
• Relationships
• Conflict Avoidance 
• Africa's tips to avoid Addiction
• Upcoming work and Collective Sabotage
• Fashion Style
• The role of Social Media
• How to overcome the shadow self
• Friendships & Relapses 
• Loneliness 
• How to change existing beliefs and future generations

Visit Africa Brooke's website for more information about her work and background.

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In today's enlightening episode, we're joined by the extraordinary Marisa Peer, a globally recognized therapist and best-selling author. Marisa, with over three decades of experience in transforming lives, discusses her innovative approach to therapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), and its profound impact on people's lives. 

A true pioneer in the field, her methods have helped celebrities, royals, and top athletes achieve remarkable personal breakthroughs. In this episode Marisa shares her journey and the powerful ways in which her work challenges and changes the limiting beliefs holding us back, inspiring a journey towards self-acceptance and profound change. We'll be exploring the transformative insights her work has accomplished and give practical advice for positive changes. 

Listen as we discuss: 

• How Marisa became who she is today
• Why therapy usually takes long
• Hypnosis
• Reframing
• The "do anything" brain defect 
• The state of Being & the state of Doing
• Can everyone be enough?
• Comparisons
• Marisa's childhood awakening
• Advice for the future
• Are we in a world of Pain?
• What we can do

Find more information about Marisa's work on Marisa Peer's website and continue the conversation on her Instagram or X.

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Welcome back to Slo Mo. With this episode, we complete the list of the Top 10 episodes for 2023, and share with you some moments that really left a mark on me. I've grown as  a person with every conversation, and I hope that if you've been with us for the whole year, some have left a mark on you.

For yet another shift in our perspectives, and for an always happier new year, listen as we revisit the following moments from 2023.

I love you all.

Caggie Dunlop (full episode here) was an original cast member of the award-winning UK-based reality show Made in Chelsea. She is also a singer/songwriter, poet, entrepreneur and now author. Her new book Saturn Returns explores the relationship between planetary movements and the ups and downs of life.

Stephen Jenkinson (full episode here) is someone I consider an important teacher in my life. He is a cultural activist, he is a farmer and a philosopher. He is the author of a number of books including some that are my favorites. He has years of experience as a palliative care worker and is a former program director at a major Canadian hospital.

The Minimalists (full episode here), one of the most popular in the world, are a trio of like-minded people helping others achieve a happier lifestyle by removing the unnecessary items that may clutter up their lives.  Original members Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus were joined by  T.K. Coleman in 2022.

April Rinne (full episode here) is the author of 'Flux: 8 Super Powers for Thriving in Change.' She is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and ranked one of the “50 Leading Female Futurists” in the world by Forbes. 

Hannah Lord (full episode here) is a psychologist and business consultant. Hannah's goal is to rewire the cognitive pathways keeping people stuck through her work as a therapist and her online program, The Weight Lift. You'll hear why she is much more than a guest on the show.

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Welcome back to Slo Mo. Thank you for being with us throughout the year. It has been a turbulent and unpredictable one. To help remind us to slow down and reflect, today we are revisiting our favorite moments and nuggets of wisdom we've discovered over the course of the year 2023.

Exploring the path to calm the mind and slow down is Nikki Mirghafori (full episode here). She has grown up in Iran and then immigrated to the US where she studied at Stanford and UCLA and became a visiting professor at  UC Berkeley.

Next we shed some light again on what being happy can mean. To do this, we are revisiting our conversation with Dr Bradley Nelson (full episode here). He is a world-renowned holistic healing expert, lecturer, author of The Emotion Code, and creator & author of The Body Code.

Then , we'll revisit the idea of a friendship contract with Elizabeth Day (full episode here), a practice that can help us better understand the value friends have in our lives, and the value we have in the lives of others. She is an award-winning author and broadcaster. 

This leads me to think of another important topic we've covered in a long series on Love & Romance. I'm sharing a snippet from a great conversation on romantic relationships with Matthew Hussey (full episode here), a speaker and New York Times bestselling author, columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine, and dating expert on ABC’s digital series What To Text Him Back.

Finally, we're sharing a small bit of an incredible conversation with Deepak Chopra (full episode here), a world-renowned speaker and author, for a more wholistic perspective on our existence. A definitive reminder to often look inward. Take this time to slow down and reflect. 

See you next week for Part 2 of our Year in Review. 

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I am so amazed by the wonderful Simone Heng who joins us today to talk about the importance of connection during the wave of loneliness sweeping the modern world. 

As a Human Connection Specialist, Simone introduces us to her mission to inspire people to connect in a world that terribly needs it. She is a former international broadcaster for, among others, Virgin Radio Dubai, HBO Asia, and CNBC, and one of the youngest female Certified Speaking Professionals in the world.

Simone is based and was born in Singapore but has also studied in Switzerland, was raised in Australia, and worked in the United Arab Emirates. She has a communications and cultural studies degree from Curtin University of Technology.

Her latest book “Let’s Talk About Loneliness” is out and today we dive into the many valuable nuggets of wisdom you can find there.

Listen as we discuss: 

• What realizing your Dreams may look like
• How Lonely are we today?
• How we respond to high quality connections
• 5 Types of Connections
• Romantic Connections and their impact
• Quality and Algorithms of Relationships
• Coffee! 
• Why we are so Lonely today
• Gen Z and the impact the Pandemic had
• How to see the Signs of Loneliness
• The importance of Self Connection
• Alone vs Lonely
• How Traumas compound
• The Blessings 
• Do we get Points for dealing with Hardships?
• The Solutions for beating Loneliness

Connect with Simone Heng on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube, and continue the conversation.

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Today we welcome Shaun Galanos.

A dear friend and a loving individual who will have a lot to add to our Love & Romance series because he's chosen love as his career.

After long love struggles in his personal life, Shaun found his calling.

His communication theory background came in handy when he started applying it to his relationships: And he will share his secrets with us today! He started The Love Drive podcast and have interviewed over 100 experts and thought leaders in the field of love, becoming certified as counselor supporting women in their healing journey after abuse. 

Listen as we discuss: 

• Who Shaun Galanos is
• A Fascinating Wedding Habit of an African Tribe
• If Yoga studios a great place to Meet Someone
• If Women should Approach Men
• Have we Failed with Romance
• What are Non-Traditional Relationships
• Sex Positive Culture
• Why Women are More interested in Happiness than Men
• Connection to Social Media
• Taking a Sabbatical
• Shaun's Verdict on Dating Apps
• If Dating is a Skill
• Women's Relationship Immersion Training
• Intimacy
• Tips on Creating Closer Connections
• Talking more

Connect with Shaun Galanos on X, Instagram, or through his Website and continue the conversation. 

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Our guest today is Doctor of Psychology, Author, and Speaker Angela Ahola.

Dr. Ahola specializes in human behavior and the primary forces that drive human psychology. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, interviewee, and author of educational self-improvement books.

She has worked with everyone from corporate leaders to academics and police officers, and is the author of 100 Dates, Dina dolda drivkrafter ("Your Hidden Motives") and Konsten att göra intryck ("The Art of Making an Impression').

Today we speak about first impressions, power and influence, the art of meaningful communication, dating and relationships, the secrets of happiness, and the mysteries of love. 

Listen as we discuss: 

• One wild experiment to help you understand What DATING is 
• Be happy being single 
• How many matches does it take to get a date? 
• Keeping an open mind 
• The mathematics of dating 
• How to improve your dating profile? 
• What to look for in a man’s profile?
• Do dating apps work? 
• When to say “no” to a second date
• Chemistry and attraction 
• The 3 types of dates you will run into
• What the title of Angela’s book should mean for the listeners 

Connect with Angela Ahola on Instagram @angelaahola and learn more about her work at https://angelaahola.com/en/ 

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Today we are revisiting another great conversation, continuing our Love and Relationships series.

Listen in as Michaela Boehm and I continue to discuss one of my absolute favorite topics: relationships. Michaela has given Slo Mo one of my favorite takes yet on the perpetually interesting and controversial topic of human sexuality and intimacy. (See my interviews with Dr. Robert Glover, Alain de Botton, and Kasia Urbaniak for some other fascinating takes).

Michaela travels and teaches internationally as an expert in intimacy, relationship and sexuality. Her unique body of work centers around the intersection of intimacy and embodiment. With over 30,000 hours of in-person counseling, clinical experience in trauma and addiction and innovative somatic approach, her work with celebrities (Will Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, etc.) has been featured in international print publications, TV programs and online talk shows.

Most recently her approach has been featured on the Netflix Series [UN] WELL, which is how I first saw her and decided I had to reach out. Michaela is the creator of The Non-Linear Movement Method, and her book The Wild Woman’s Way  was published in 2018.

Listen as we discuss:

• What is intimacy?
• The meaning of embodiment, the ability to hear and feel the messages of the body
• How intimacy with yourself is the fundamental step before intimacy with others
• Is it normal to lose the spark in your relationship? Yes, and here's why.
• Caution: Attend to the issues in a relationship before it's too late. They're fixable.
• Erotic friction vs. Relationship , the clash between familiarity and newness
• A relationship problem is when you're not agreeing, not aligned
• An attraction problem is the result of too much familiarity, too aligned.
• "I married my best friend, but we no longer have sex."
• The biological, emotional, and spiritual layers of human relationships.
• How to rekindle the spark and introduce variety into your relationship.
• Do women really like men in uniforms? (And why?)
• The importance of being honest about the compromises you make in a relationship.
• Learn new sexual skills! 
• Sex-Life Balance

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Continuing our love and relationships series, we revisit my chat with the incredible Alain de Botton. 

One of the most listened episodes on Slo Mo, I and the British-Swiss philosopher, Alain de Botton, dive deep into one of my favorite topics: Love.

Alain de Botton is a philosopher and writer of essayistic books that have been described as a "philosophy of everyday life." He’s written on love, travel, architecture and literature. His books have been bestsellers in 30 countries and have sold millions of copies. Alain also started and helps to run a school in London called The School of Life, dedicated to a new vision of education. His latest book, published in September 2019, is a collection of essays written for The School of Life, titled The School of Life: An Emotional Education.

I love talking about love, just as much as I'm happy to discuss happiness. Alain's body and scope of work is so vast, I decided to focus this conversation entirely on love, sex, and relationships. I'm so glad I did.

We will revisit:

• What is love? Alain's definition of love: 'when two people meet in their raw condition.'
• How the opposite extreme of love is Loneliness, not Hatred.
• How Life is a desperate emergency, and if we can just admit that, things open up.
• Why Christianity gives a privileged role to those who suffer
• One of the most honest takes on sex you'll ever hear
• How we're always trying to get our life as close as possible to our true reality
• If we're all imperfect, doesn't that make imperfection perfect?
• How we've replaced happiness with "fun" just as we've replaced love with "romance"
• The contradictions in love and how they're only glaring because they violate a script or story we expect from our relationship
• How we shouldn't be held accountable for what we feel, but rather the actions we take based on those feelings.
• Reinterpreting the typical disaster scenario in a relationship when one partner cheats on another.
• Humanity's transition from demonizing sex to trying to understand it
• The differences (or lack thereof) between male and female in love and sex
• Sexual fetishes and their unique place in couple connections
• Undertakers and nurses as beacons of acceptance
• The game of life is trying to find connections
• The ironic outcome of jealousy's intentions
• How to keep your partner faithful
• Alain's love advice to my daughter
• Coping with the feeling of being rushed into marriage as a woman
• What "God is love" really means
• Seeing your partner as an Adorable Idiot rather than just a regular idiot

Connect with Alain de Botton on Twitter @alaindebotton and alaindebotton.com

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Continuing our love and relationships series, we revisit my chat with the wonderful Dr. Jed Diamond.

Jed is the founder and director of MenAlive, a health program that helps men, and the women who love them, to live fully, love deeply, and make a positive difference in the world. He is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of gender-specific medicine, men’s health, and trauma recovery. His training programs on The 5 Stages of Love have been taken by men and women throughout the world.

Jed has written 16 books, including international best-sellers Male Menopause, Surviving Male Menopause, The Warrior’s Journey Home: Healing Men, Healing the Planet, and The Irritable Male Syndrome. His most recent books are 12 Rules for Good Men and Survive and Thrive in the Post-COVID World.

I'm so grateful to Jed, who has written multiple articles featuring some of my work alongside his own brilliant work and writing. I was so excited to get a chance to chat with him, and I'm certain this will be an eye-opener for you.

Listen as we discuss:

• A dive into Jed's past and how he found his creative side.
• Why he committed his life to understanding the world of men and women.
• Why do men often become angry and irritable?
• What is Male Menopause and Irritable Male Syndrome?
• Our past marriages and the importance of knowing the 5 stages of love.
• Why disillusionment is a precursor to real, lasting love.
• Understanding the ancient reality of the male and female division.
• Breaking out of the "man box" and the 12 rules for good men.
• Jed's one core piece of advice for men.

Connect with Dr. Jed Diamond on Facebook @dr.jed.diamond, Twitter @menalivenow, and his website, menalive.com

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Continuing our Love and Relationships series, we've decided to revisit a few of our favorite past episodes on the subject.

Today we revisit my talk with Kasia Urbaniak, the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as a professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations. Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught hundreds of women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. She is the author of UNBOUND: A Woman's Guide to Power,  released in March 2021.

Listen as we discuss:

• Kasia's seriously incredible story
• Being a dominatrix, where you'll learn more about the art than you ever thought existed
• How she went to teach other dominatrices her method
• Bein born into a world that made no sense to her
• The reason she become a dominatrix: earn money to pursue spiritual journey
• The difference between "performing power" vs. leading from a place of care
• Power dynamics, and how we find them everywhere, and how that's not a bad thing
• How men don't know how to make women happy, and women stay silent and angry about it
• Good girl conditioning, and how to reform it
• Reacting to life with attention in vs. attention out
• Curiosity is one of the best ways to get through conflict and come out with gold
• My experiences working at Google with female leaders
• Kasia's belief that if she teaches women well, they'll teach the men
• "Women in a Meeting Syndrome"
• How women struggle with asking because they fear being bossy or needy
• The belief that needing things is bad
• How can men empower women? 
• Why women should keep an invisible labor log
• "Where there is no awareness there is no choice"
• Train women to love the word "no"
• People don't say no to be jerks, they say it because it threatens something important
• Resistance is precious!
• Imagining the first woman ever who asked for maternity leave!
• How a complaint always has a desire
• Kasia's upcoming book, Unbound
• Good Girl Reformed School: a seat in the class for anyone who pre-orders the book
• We need more levity!

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Continuing our Love and Relationships series, we've decided to revisit a few of our favorite past episodes on the subject.

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Robert Glover, author of the brilliant, often life-altering, and slightly controversial bestselling classic, No More Mr. Nice Guy.  It may not sound like the kind of book I'd have read, but it is a little piece of self-help magic and has helped countless people recognize their own "Nice Guy Syndrome": the trait of hiding feelings and truths that we fear will get a negative reaction from other people so as to maintain the belief that we are "nice", leading to a host of toxic relationships and fundamentally dishonest behaviors.

Robert is an internationally recognized authority on the Nice Guy Syndrome, and through his book, classes, and therapy groups, he has helped thousands of Nice Guys transform from being passive, resentful victims to empowered, integrated males, transforming their professional careers and intimate relationships along the way.

Before we get started, I implore you as always to stay open minded for this conversation. The concepts, though admittedly slanted toward men due to the focus of Robert's work, certainly apply to women as well, and to all sexualities.

Listen as we discuss:

• What is wrong with being a nice guy?
• How 'nice guys' are often dishonest, resentful, and give to get.
• How Robert's second marriage was falling apart despite his best efforts.
• The "Victim Pukes"
• The confused belief that if sex is bad and evil, why should it only be for the one you love?
• The three covert contracts that lead to toxic relationships
• The reason men become nice guys is due to desiring the validation of women
• The crucial need for a stronger involvement of fathers in their sons' lives
• Nice guy logic: "If I have needs, I'm bad, yet I want things, but I won't accept them."
• For women to experience sexual attraction, they need to experience emotional tension.
• "If a man can't stand up to me, how can he stand up for me?"
• The effect of 50 Shades of Grey on society.
• Human women are the most sexually evolved creatures on the planet. Men are basically apes.
• Co-dependency: "I don't exist unless I'm in a relationship"
• Healthy interdependence 
• The 'hugging until relaxed' exercise
• Calm is contagious
• You can want your partner, but as soon as you start needing them, you lose them
• To have the best sex, there needs to be an interplay of dominance and submission
• Equal does not mean the same
• Using men's motivation to have sex to expand their emotional intelligence
• The struggle between man vs. woman as a profound catalyst for growth
• The lingering effect of not having our childhood needs meet
• Women are  sexual Ferraris and men are sexual mopeds
• "Slut shaming"
• The Disney and Hollywood effect on women's perception of monogamy
• Repressing female sexuality has become par for the course
• Men need a tribe

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Today's guest is psychologist and business consultant, Hannah Lord. Hannah's goal is to rewire the cognitive pathways keeping people stuck through her work as a therapist and her online program, The Weight Lift.

I met Hannah on the streets of London when I heard someone shout "Mo!" She mentioned that she'd been listening to the podcast and had a different perceptive on love and romance. I felt a strong desire to have her on and I'm so glad I did.

Hannah mentions that this is the most difficult time in history to be single, and I'd have to agree. Luckily, we also go over what we need to do to navigate this time to eventually find true love. And surprise, surprise, it starts with you, not them.

Listen as we discuss:

• 3:30: This is the most difficult period in history to be single. Why?
• 9:00: Rejection Fatigue
• 12:00: Hannah's experience treating alpha males in her practice.
• 15:00: The Yin and Yang the balance between feminine and masculine.
• 18:00: Why your brain seems to fight itself in weird moments.
• 24:00: My experiences as a "giver" and Hannah's personal learnings in dating.
• 29:00: Defining Masculine and Feminine properly.
• 32:00: The alchemy of finding true love.
• 35:00: What does it mean to "fall in love" vs. "being in love"?
• 42:30: Until you understand yourself, finding love is far more difficult.
• 45:00: Soul-Matching
• 49:00: The Weight Lift and how to care for your mind like you do your body.
• 56:30: The number one question: what are my needs? 
• 1:01:00: What is a need? Why don't we attract what we need?
• 1:04:00: My number one need: to be free.
• 1:06:00 Being seen is a core human need.
• 1:08:00: The differences in how we express anger.
• 1:10:00: A final overview of needs in a relationship.

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 My guest today is Dr Lalitaa Suglani. I asked her how to introduce her and she said people always talk about fancy titles but I just help people connect to their hearts. I think that’s a very very nice and sufficient introduction.  You should listen to my conversation on her podcast - it was Jedi Master level, but today we're going to talk about love and romance. 

Dr. Lalitaa Suglani is an award-winning psychologist, renowned leadership coach, and international speaker. She holds a PhD in counselling from the University of Wolverhampton. Lalitaa believes that the key to achieving real lasting success and happiness in all areas of our lives lies within our own mind. She has seen how through personal growth and self-awareness, we learn to harness our thought patterns, gain control of the voice in our heads, cultivate a positive mindset and create the life and career of our dreams.

Listen as we discuss:

• 02:30 - Love and respect
• 07:00 - Are we at war?
• 11:00 - How therapy can help find the root of relationship turmoil
• 16:00 - Is it worth it?
• 20:00 - Love for rent
• 24:00 - Self-awareness and loneliness
• 27:00 - Should we make it work or not?
• 32:30 - Repeating the same pattern
• 36:30 - relationship of a therapist
• 41:30 - Looking in and finding yourself
• 47:00 - Conflict resolution 
• 50:00 - The Tick List
• 53:00 - The 98 per cent
• 58:30 - Safety and self-trust
• 01:01:30 - FOMO and vulnerability
• 01:03:00 - How can we fix it?
• 01:07:00 - Reset love
• 01:09:00 - Be honest
• 01:11:45 - The last word

Connect with Dr. Lalitaa Suglani on Instagram  @dr.lalitaa

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 My guest today is relationship coach Julianne Dallas. I stalked her Instagram content, like, really almost read all of it. There is a level of honesty in what she speaks about that is truly refreshing. In a way, it openly discusses how feminism works for us, or against us, and how masculinity works for us, or against us. Julianne is a coach with the mission of helping sensitive, brilliant women build happy, healthy relationships with masculine men. Her story is a very interesting reflection about being informed about what she teaches because she wasn’t always in this space - she started in a very different place. Julianne is going to take us through the journey of going through trauma to find healthy relationships between the masculine and feminine. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - How it started 
• 08:00 - You’re not broken 
• 10:30 - My Trauma 
• 15:00 - My dream guy! 
• 19:30 - What is a masculine man? 
• 26:30 - Do you want kids? 
• 29:00 - Be a real man 
• 32:00 - Responsibility Vs Control 
• 39:00 - Nurturing Vs Mothering 
• 45:30 - Solving the problem 
• 53:00 - Change and vulnerability 
• 58:30 - Be like a man culture 
• 01:03:00 - Standing up for your beliefs 
• 01:06:00 - Intentions and actions 
• 01:10:00 - Testing love 
• 01:14:00 - The Heroes 
• 01:17:00 - Venus Vs Mars 

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Today's guest is London-based psychologist Dr. Annie Zimmerman,  who goes by Your Pocket Therapist on Instagram where she has over 250,000 followers. As part of our miniseries on presenting a variety of perspectives on love and romance, I reached out to Annie because she avoids the gimmicks of presenting as an expert on dating while focusing strictly on the psychology side, which she does brilliantly. Annie drops gold nuggets of wisdom so effortlessly that you might miss them if you're not paying attention. If you're in a relationship already or trying to be, this episode will equip you with clarity on what to look for and what to stop looking for.

At points, this episode might seem like a broadcasting of my personal therapy session, so don't hold it against me as I may have forgotten a time or two that an audience would be listening.

Listen as we discuss:

• 3:30: Why do good girls date bad boys?
• 6:00: What draws us to needy and draining relationships?
• 10:00: How attachment styles are formed.
• 14:00: Is your childhood always to blame for your dysfunctional relationships?
• 18:30: Is a lack of childhood traumas the key to a perfect partner?
• 20:00: What should we look for in a perfect partner? (Consciously vs. Unconsciously)
• 23:30: My period of time in monk-mode and dating  platonically. 
• 26:00: The illusion of abundance in dating apps and the reality of scarcity mindset.
• 29:30: Is it a waste of time to date without an objective? 
• 31:00: Annie’s upcoming book, Your Pocket Therapist and redefining success in a relationship.
• 34:00: Is it wrong to feel desperate to find someone to have kids in your 30’s?
• 36:00 Is sustainable happiness possible in a relationship? Can love last forever?
• 41:00: The torturous push and pull between stability and adventure.
• 44:00: Alternate models of relationships such as polyamory.
• 48:00: Has couples therapy ever really worked, and how we can improve odds?
• 55:00: Incompatibility is a reality too.
• 57:00: What does it truly mean to love somebody?
• 59:30: Just because you love somebody doesn’t mean you should be with them.
• 1:01:00: How can you become unafraid to fall in love?
• 1:06:45: The economics of dating.
• 1:09:21: Being prepared to walk away is the ultimate superpower.

Connect with Annie Zimmerman on Instagram @your_pocket_therapist  and learn more about her work here.

You can pre-order Annie's upcoming book, Your Pocket Therapist, here: https://geni.us/YourPocketTherapist

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My guest today is someone I’ve waited four months to speak to, mistake on my side by the way, we just didn’t coordinate very well. But four months ago Instagram, for once, showed me something I liked, so I clicked. It was a video about a relationship coach speaking about how women do certain things in a relationship, and I found myself nodding vigorously. Like yes, absolutely I feel this is what I have gone through, and so I clicked for more content, and I was head-banging all the way through. Until I finally said I’m going to follow that person. I have to admit almost every single piece of content she puts online is so well thought through, and is valid in a very interesting way, at least to me, so I thought maybe you guys should get introduced. My guest today is Sarah Dawn Moore.

Sarah Dawn Moore is a dating and relationship coach turned content creator. She combines practical evolutionary psychology, behaviour modification and gender dynamics, to uncover and reverse the unhealthy patterns and dynamics that cause the most discord between men and women. Sarah has coached hundreds of people and has over 1.5 million online followers.

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - What’s the problem? 
• 08:00 - Speaking like a man 
• 12:30 - What do women know? 
• 15:00 - My journey 
• 18:00 - Father figure Vs Bad boy 
• 23:30 - Let men be men 
• 32:00 - Managing expectations 
• 34:00 - First love 
• 37:30 - Trust issues 
• 41:30 - Probabilities and affirming bias 
• 44:00 - Taking a step back and breaking up with your patterns 
• 47:30 - Beauty and the Beast 
• 52:00 - Being nice and being good 
• 54:00 - Transactional love 
• 56:00 - The drama queen 
• 58:30 - Peace and insecurity 
• 01:05:00 - State your needs at the start 
• 01:09:00 - Fatherhood and Ali 
• 01:11:30 - A safe space Vs emasculation 
• 01:15:00 - What do men really want? 
• 01:17:00 - The chase 

Connect with Sarah Dawn Moore on Instagram @sarahdawnmoore  and learn more about her work here.

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 My guest today is Shahzad Younas, who is the founder of Muzz, which you would absolutely know about if you are a Muslim - you would know nothing about if you are not - it is the world’s largest Muslim dating site - if dating is the right word to use. He used to be an investment banker and then realised this is not what he wanted to do with this life, and what a journey! If you know the story of how business works in the background for some of those things you end up having in your hand, it would blow you away. So excited to have a conversation about, not only how he ended up here but why he ended up here, and you know, how different some of our cultures are when it comes to love, dating and romance. 

Shahzad Younas (London, UK) is the founder and CEO of Muzz (formerly muzmatch). Previously a Vice President in Equity Portfolio Trading at investment bank Morgan Stanley for 9 years, Shahzad quit his career to fully focus on building a high-quality mobile app to help Muslims around the world find their perfect marriage partner.
Backed with a total of $9M investment (Seed and Series A) from a range of Silicon Valley and global investors, headquartered in Aldgate, London, and boasting a fast-growing 65+ strong global team, Muzz (formerly muzmatch) is transforming how Muslims meet and marry.

Listen as we discuss: 

• 02:00 - Muslims don’t date they marry! 
• 06:30 - The gamification of dating apps 
• 09:30 - Finding Love 
• 16:00 - The process of choice 
• 19:00 - Sex education 
• 21:30 - Where’s the romance? 
• 25:30 - Looking for the one 
• 27:30 - What does the science say? 
• 31:30 - When things go wrong 
• 35:00 - Leave her in kindness 
• 36:00 - Treat others as you want to be treated 
• 38:30 - Ethics 
• 40:30 - Do dating app works? 
• 47:00 - AI 
• 49:30 - Solve it for women 
• 56:00 - Working from home 
• 59:00 - Good boys win 
• 01:07:00 - The mechanics of it 
• 01:11:30 - Honestly 
• 01:13:00 - Ghosting 

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Today I bring you the first of a mini-series on relationships which I have been waiting for for a while. But I couldn’t start them without my guest Matthew Hussey who started from humble beginnings, you know, being a life coach in the cafes of London, to being the coach for Christina Aguilera, to then having half of the corporate world listening to his advice, including Hugo Boss and others. And today he’s just talking to us so hey we’re doing well! But the thing about Matthew is that in 2013,  he had a  New York Times best-seller called Get The Guy. From there he became more and more successful internationally with millions and millions of followers, with events that changed the lives of thousands of people at a time - a wonderful human being. In the studio today we have his wonderful fiancée Audrey, and my incredible ex-girlfriend and a true, true soul partner for me, Shelly.

Matthew Hussey is a speaker, New York Times bestselling author, columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine, and dating expert on ABC’s digital series What To Text Him Back. Matthew’s rise to success as a motivational speaker has been meteoric. From humble beginnings working as a life coach with individual clients in London’s coffee shops and cafes, Hussey now runs programs across the globe, helping thousands of men and women reach their true performance potential. Through his online programs, viral internet broadcasts, sell-out seminars, NYT Bestselling book, and his roster of private clients, he has been able to pass on his insights and strategies to countless people. 50,000 women have attended his live events and he has reached over 10 million online. Hussey is the new international guru of the dating and relationship-coaching scene.

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Why is finding love so difficult? 
• 07:00 - Show me a picture 
• 09:30 - Trust the feeling and faulty wiring 
• 11:30 - The dating casino - does it work? 
• 19:00 - Addicted to dating apps 
• 23:30 - Closure 
• 25:00 - Sell mode 
• 29:00 - The impetus for change 
• 31:30 - Possibilities Vs Trends 
• 34:00 - There’s no control 
• 37:00 - Throwing the dice 
• 38:30 - Four stages of importance 
• 47:00 - Ticking the boxes 
• 49:00 - The Love of My Life? 
• 52:30 - Building it together 
• 56:30 - The un-datables 
• 59:30 - Showing up on a white horse 
• 01:04:00 - What’s most important in life? 
• 01:07: 40 - The Mathematics… 
• 01:15:00 -  Trying new things 
• 01:17:00 - Where the happiness is 
• 01:20:00 - Honesty and vulnerability 
• 01:25:00 - What makes a happy relationship 
• 01:31:00 - People pleasers 

Connect with Matthew on Instagram @thematthewhussey and learn more about his work here.

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My guest today is Lavina Mehta who during covid, decided out of nowhere, to help millions of people find health and purpose by doing modified forms of exercise that basically were available to everyone for free on the internet, for that, she was awarded an MBE. She went on to discuss publicly, very vulnerably and beautifully and intelligently, her journey with menopause, online. Lavina is a Patron of the Menopause Mandate, is a proud Ambassador for Diabetes UK and The Alzheimer’s Society.
When we spoke two years ago, she told me about her approach to 'exercise snacking' which to me sounded delicious. I have been waiting to bring this to your attention for a very long time.

Lavina Mehta, is a 45-year-old British Asian award-winning Personal Trainer, TEDx speaker and mum of three. Lavina has been awarded an MBE for services to health and fitness during Covid-19. Her mission is to help people of all ages feel good physically, mentally & emotionally through her concept of “Exercise Snacking®” & free chair/desk workouts.  Her slogan is “Exercise for Sanity, not Vanity®.” Lavina is a Patron of the Menopause Mandate, is a proud Ambassador for Diabetes UK and Alzheimer’s Society, and supports many charities. She won the Inspiration in Health and Fitness Award in 2020, and was a finalist for the Sports Category in the Asian Women of Achievements Awards in 2020 & UK Coaching Heroes Awards in 2021. Lavina was recognised & awarded by the Women of the Future Kindness Rules Programme, BBC Make a Difference bulletins, British Asian Trust British Asian Heroes Award for her COVID work. Lavina is on a mission to keep giving back so people can use exercise as medicine, for positive changes long-term in their life. She is currently writing a book, due to be published 2024.

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Staying healthy and helping others
• 07:00 - Jainism and education
• 10:00 - My first job
• 14:30 - Falling in love with motherhood
• 16:00 - Strength training and the power of movement
• 17:30 - Studying fitness
• 20:00 - Getting in the gym
• 22:00 - Being in nature
• 25:00 - Exercise snacking
• 27:00 - Diabetes
• 30:00 - Eat the Rainbow
• 31:30 - Lockdown workouts
• 34:30 - Spirituality and enlightenment
• 36:30 - Humble beginnings
• 40:00 - Perimenopause
• 52:00 - The second spring
• 53:30 - Andropause - Men get it too
• 55:00 - Stress management
• 57:00 - How exercise makes you feel better
• 01:02:30 - Food for perimenopause
• 01:07:00 - The Ripple Affect
• 01:09:30 - A mindset change

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 My guest today is one of my favourite people on the planet, Gelong Thubten. I never met Thubten before - we met on a Zoom call two and a half years ago during the times of covid where he truly changed my life. He doesn’t know that but I’ll talk about that in a minute.  At that time I saw in Thubten an amazing soul that went through an amazing journey to help the rest of us souls find a path to happiness and enlightenment. We stayed in touch as much as we could after we recorded that podcast episode. And now finally at my best friend’s studio in London, we meet for the first time and we meet for me to realise that he is exactly what I thought he was. Thubten has written a new book that he so kindly shared with me before he shared with the rest of the world it’s called Handbook For Hard Times -  such an appropriate title for what we are about to go through if you don’t mind me saying. It’s a monk’s guide to fearless living. I absolutely loved it. The book is out in just a few days on August 31st. I would ask you to please pre-order it.

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author. He became a monk 30 years ago and has spent over six years in meditation retreats, including one which lasted for four years.  He is regarded as one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, working with corporations, schools, hospitals, prisons and rehab centres. He has lectured at the University of Oxford and for large organisations such as Google and The United Nations. He is also a director of several meditation centres as well as the humanitarian aid charity ROKPA International. Thubten is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller ‘A Monk’s Guide to Happiness’. His new book ‘Handbook for Hard Times’ will be published in August 2023.

Listen as we discuss:

• 02:30 - Finding Monk-hood 
• 05:00 - Getting through a hard time 
• 06:30 - Spreading the message 
• 09:00 - What my teacher taught me 
• 12:30 - A humbling retreat 
• 15:00 - Pretentious spirituality 
• 17:00 - The high of meditation 
• 23:00 - The opposite of meditation 
• 25:00 - Hard times, risks, fear and anxiety 
• 30:00 - Growth from adversity - The Four Noble Truths 
• 33:00 - Fearlessness 
• 36:00 - From resistance to acceptance 
• 42:00 - The Great Depression 
• 44:00 - What is the point of retreating? 
• 46:30 - How to cope with suffering 
• 48:30 - Suffering is the teacher 

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 My guest today is one that I waited to meet for a very long time - Ella Mills. If you’re from the United Kingdom you will know her from her brand Deliciously Ella, which became incredibly successful as I started to interact with the UK as Solve For Happy was published. At that time, she had an incredibly famous and popular podcast that she cleverly decided to put on hold for a while - I wanted to be on that podcast so now she is on mine. Ella is a very successful businesswoman, she is a beautiful brand for healthy eating, and she is truly a representation of what she tells the world in many ways, but more importantly, hopefully, if you dig deeper below the brand you will see an incredible story of vulnerability, of success, of perseverance resilience and of living true to her feminine I would say - one my heroes - I hope you will enjoy this as much as I will. 

 Ella was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome while still at university. This led her to research other people’s experiences of relieving the symptoms of this rare diagnosis and she discovered that turning to a plant-based diet could be the key to her health. With little experience in cooking Ella began to experiment with recipes and started to keep an online diary that would later become her impressively popular blog, Deliciously Ella. Her blog has had over 130 million hits, she also set up social media accounts to inspire a larger community and is now hosting supper clubs and cooking classes. Her small personal project soon led to the creation of her own mobile app which landed at the top of the Food and Drink charts on the UK App Store as well as the publishing of her own cookbook which became the Best-Selling Debut Cookbook ever in the UK. Taking the idea to a whole new level, Ella and her husband have opened a few delis around central London. They have also launched their own product range, also titled Deliciously Ella which includes breakfast cereals, energy balls and oat bars. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:30 - What made Ella, Ella? 
• 09:00 - A dark place 
• 12:30 - Choosing food 
• 14:00 - A better bad day 
• 15:30 - The Unstressable Retreat 
• 18:00 - Health choices 
• 21:00 - Food plan 
• 23:00 - Deliciously Ella 
• 26:00 - Right time, right place 
• 29:00 - A shrewd businesswoman? 
• 32:00 - Finding love 
• 35:00 - The media attention 
• 39:00 - Solve For Happy 
• 41:30 - Focusing on the business 
• 46:00 - Working with my husband 
• 55:00 - Decision-making at work 
• 56:30 - Where I am now 
• 01:01:20 - A bizzarre duality 
• 01:04:00 - Tough love 
• 01:05:00 - Cancer hit the family 
• 01:07:30 - The journey of self-acceptance 

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My guest today is Shivani Pau. Shivani is the host of an incredibly successful global podcast, A Millenial Mind and she is the CEO of a firm called  My Performance Planner
A very interesting diversity because when you meet Shivani, you feel there are signs of both of those very very present in her. One is that idea of exploration and curiosity and then there is that very disciplined, very organised person that is focused on performance, optimising every minute of every day. The mix of the two makes for an intelligent friend and informative and quite frequently challenging and mind-opening.

Shivani Pau is the CEO and founder of My Performance Planner and host of 'A Millennial Mind podcast.  The podcast was first published in 2020 and is rated in the top 2% globally, it was also nominated for Asian Media Award in 2022. Shivani has also worked as a change consultant with a variety of clients, delivering transformation at scale and pace, with sustainable and tangible benefits. Despite graduating with a law degree, she furthered her education to study Applied Management at Warwick Business School focusing specifically on leadership within the workplace. Over the last few years, Shivani coached and mentored leaders with specific tools and practices to increase their employee engagement, staff retention and overall team performance and productivity.

Listen as we discuss:

• 02:00 - A Millennial Mind 
• 05:30 - Social Media and being accessible 
• 10:00 - Staying authentic 
• 14:00 - Insecurities and being a good kid 
• 20:00 - Finding your tribe 
• 23:00 - Fame, money and status 
• 25:30 - The moment that changed my life 
• 32:00 - The Steve Bartlett Story 
• 38:00 - Self-doubt 
• 40:00 - Pretty privilege 
• 45:00 - Seeing the world differently 
• 51:30 - Being the best 
• 53:00 - Intuition 
• 56:00 - What’s on a Millennial’s mind 
• 59:00 - Elder Millennial 
• 01:01:00 - Why am I amazing? 
• 01:03:00 - Ali 
• 01:04:00 - Solving problems and performance 
• 01:07:00 - Quitting my job 
• 01:09:00 - Being in control and living your life 

Connect with Shivani Pau on Instagram @shivani.pau and find out more about her work here

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 My guest today is Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an entrepreneur, international speaker and best-selling author. He started from scratch and build a multi-million dollar business that spans from Australia to Singapore to the UK and he wrote four best-selling books. Daniel was named in the top ten business advisors in the UK by Enterprise Nation. He is one of the top 25 entrepreneurs in London in the Smith and Williamson Awards. I regularly try to vary the topics here on Slo-mo is always an invitation to slow down and think about how you can reshape your life in ways that are important and successful for you. I think in a time where there is so much change and so much happening perhaps to jobs it may not be a bad idea to start learning about how we can create our own success, our own businesses in a fast-changing world. 

Daniel Priestley is the co-founder of Dent Global, one of the world's top business accelerators for entrepreneurs and leaders to stand out and scale up. With offices in London, Sydney, Singapore and Tampa, the program is endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management. Over 500 entrepreneurs and leaders, each year participate globally in developing their businesses with the support of high-net-worth mentors. Daniel is the author of four best-selling books Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution, Oversubscribed and 24 Assets

Listen as we discuss:

• 02:00 - Mutual connections 
• 04:30 - Twitter Vs Threads 
• 06:00 - How the Entrepreneur was born 
• 10:00 - Creativity and construction 
• 16:30 - Describe yourself in one word 
• 19:30 - Taking a risk and problem solving 
• 25:30 - Who is the Founder? 
• 30:00 - AI and the trees 
• 34:00 - Teamwork and inspiration 
• 38:00 - The kill sign and growing Google 
• 43:30 - The 3 brains 
• 50:00 - Bad Humans 
• 53:00 - Protecting the village and killing the tiger 
• 58:30 - Miserable Billionaires 
• 01:04:30 - $5 dollar tip 
• 01:09:00 - The Ministry of Meditation 
• 01:10:30 - Naive optimism 
• 01:14:30 - Supply and demand 
• 01:19:00 - Tools of revolution 
• 01:22:00 - 99 per cent 
• 01:24:00 - What is happiness to you? 
• 01:27:00 - The power of stupid little dots 

Connect with Daniel Priestley on Instagram @danielpriestley and on Twitter @DanielPriestley.  Find out more about his work here.

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I am filming from the apartment of one of my dear friends, Kevin. We had a plan to go to a Roger Waters concert in June, but he couldn't make it. I ended up going with a plus one who was recommended by two other friends, who turned out to be a wonderful human being and it was such a wonderful coincidence. I asked her what do you do? She said 'I founded Mental Health Rebelion'.  This led me to invite her on my podcast. My guest today is Amy Polly. She teaches people to find a path to peace.

Amy Polly is a  teacher, speaker, author and mental health campaigner. However, prior to this she had a corporate life and worked as a fully qualified accountant in the private and public sector.  Amy gave up the corporate world in 2021 after almost 20 years! As she shifted her focus to mindfulness and well-being she focused her efforts on bridging the gap between businesses and mental health by debunking the myths. Her most recent role was as a senior leader in the Fire Service managing three departments as well as leading the strategy for mental health and well-being.

Trigger Warning - This episode has references to suicide 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Pink Floyd and Rebellion 
• 07:30 - Moving towards Mindfulness 
• 11:00 - Self Awareness Vs Auto-pilot 
• 13:00 - Love and Romance 
• 15:00 - Post-natal Anxiety 
• 24:00 - Right and wrong 
• 29:00 - Embracing the difference 
• 32:30 - Suicide 
• 34:30 - Finding balance 
• 39:00 - Ruby Wax 
• 42:00 - Can the corporate world change? 
• 48:32 - Intention then action 
• 55:30 - The Minion and fearlessness 
• 57:30 - Masculine and feminine 
• 01:00:35 - A mental health rebellion 
• 01:03:30 - The proactive unstressable 

Connect with Amy on Instagram @thisisamypolly and learn more about her work here.

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I don’t think you can come across a person with so much diversity as my guest today Nikki Mirghafori, or in Persian it would be Mir - gah - foor- ri. She has grown up in Iran and then immigrated to the US where she studied at Stanford and UCLA and became a visiting professor at  UC Berkeley. There is a side of her that is interested in technology and AI, specifically the ethics of AI. But then there is the other side of her which is an empowered teacher who holds a lineage in Theravada Buddhism, she studied all different kinds of Buddism and felt connected to mediations and silent retreats.  She brings together, perhaps a bit like I do but a lot more, an interesting perspective of east and west of science and spirituality that  I believe is incredibly  needed in the times of confusion we are about to embark on,

Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, is of Persian heritage and immigrated to the US in her teens.  She was introduced to contemplative practices and yoga in the early 1980s, to meditation in 1991, and to Theravada Buddhism in 2003. Nikki has studied at Stanford's CCARE and UCLA's MARC and is a Stanford-certified Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) instructor and UCLA-certified mindfulness MAPS facilitator.  She spent four years as a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley's Psychology Department with the renowned psychologist, Professor Eleanor Rosch, the co-author of the seminal book The Embodied Mind . Her teaching includes lectures, classes, day longs, workshops, silent retreats on meditation and Buddhist contemplation in the San Francisco Bay Area and internationally.  Concurrent with her dharma practice and teaching, Nikki has been an Artificial Intelligence scientist and academic at a research institute affiliated with UC Berkeley.  She holds a Ph.D. in computer science from UC Berkeley. She has also served on the IEEE P7010 Standards Committee on Well-Being Metrics for Ethical AI.

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Science and spirituality
• 06:30 - The Islamic Revolution
• 09:00 - Change of scenery
• 11:30 - Falling in love
• 13:00 - Meeting mortality 
• 16:30 - The Four Noble Truths
• 19:00 - Grief is the price we pay for love
• 23:00 - The tick that bit me
• 24:30 - Silent retreat
• 27:00 - The well of sadness
• 31:00 - The gift of space
• 34:00 - Human connections and awakening
• 39:00 - A question of singularity 
• 43:00 - Weak AI Vs Strong AI
• 48:00 - The consciousness of trees 
• 51:00 - Buddist cosmology
• 56:00 - Already here
• 01:01:00 - Is AI conscious?
• 01:08:00 - Where are the ethics?
• 01:15:30 - Snake Oil Phenomenon
• 01:21:00 - Spiritual AI
• 01:25:00 - Utopia Vs Dystopia
• 01:33:00 - How to break the rules ethically
• 01:38:30 - The practice of goodwill
• 01:41:00 - Greed, hatred and confusion

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My guest today is the awesome Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth is a very dear friend and a person who has affected my life incredibly positively. If it wasn't for her you wouldn't know about me. Back in 2019, she hosted me on her podcast 'How To Fail" which now has more than 35 million downloads. Elizabeth is an amazing soul who has found a way to use her vulnerability to dig deep inside to tell us about what we all feel but don't say or address. She now has a new book out called 'Friendaholic' it's a beautiful approach to understanding that friendship is not always better when there is more of it. Anyway I just used that as an excuse to meet my wonderful friend

Elizabeth Day is an award-winning author and broadcaster. Her chart-topping podcast, How To Fail With Elizabeth Day, is a celebration of all of the things that haven’t gone right. Every week, in a one-on-one interview, a guest discusses what they have learned from failure. Elizabeth has written two books off the back of the podcast: How To Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong, is part-memoir, part-manifesto. It is also a Sunday Times top 5 bestseller. Failosophy: A Handbook For When Things Go Wrong was described by Alain de Botton as ‘beautiful, timely and humane.’ Elizabeth is currently developing her first screenplay - a fictionalised adaptation of How To Fail. Two of her novels have also been optioned for screen. https://www.elizabethday.org/

Listen as we discuss:

• 04:00 - Friendaholics
• 10:30 - What is friendship?
• 17:00 - Social media friends
• 19:00 - What makes a good friend?
• 27:30 - Dunbar's number
• 34:00 - Love trumps everything
• 36:00 - The break-up
• 40:00 - The Friendship contract
• 44:00 - Social conditioning
• 47:00 - Guilt is a stupid feeling
• 50:00 - Revisiting 1’s and 0’s
• 52:00 - Justin
• 56:00 - Connecting with others
• 60:00- Quiet
• 01:02:30 - Scales of connection
• 01:04:00 - Why human connection is at risk
• 01:10:00 - Thank you Alexa!
• 01:12:30 - Game over

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 I started a mini-series at the start of this year called 'Remarkable Women Of The Middle East', and that surprisingly got massive appreciation. So I thought I could do a bit more on this, and bring you the most remarkable of them all. So today my guest is Mona Kattan. Mona is the Global President of Huda Beauty,  HB Investment and Kayali and has millions of social media followers, she is very loved by the Middle East community. All of that doesn't matter to me, because when the camera is off and I sit with her as a human she is the most wonderful soul ever. What you see on camera, all the fashion and beauty and elegance, when you really look inside and find such a humble soul, that is what is remarkable.

Mona Kattan is the Global President of Huda Beauty, which she co-founded alongside her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan. A driving force behind the launch of Huda Beauty, Mona saw potential when her sister Huda, a makeup artist, started designing her own faux lashes and encouraged her to create a product line. 

Together in 2013, they launched a line of faux eyelashes at Sephora, and the debut collection sold out almost immediately. Today, they have grown the company to a valuation of $1B with a line of groundbreaking products that include everything from body foundation to lip contouring pencils, melted eyeshadow to 3D highlighters, all of which are globally distributed at leading retailers including Sephora, Harrods, Net-a-Porter and others .

In 2018, Huda Beauty launched their fragrance line, Kayali, with a collection of four scents designed by Mona. She has built a global social media audience with more than 2.5 million Instagram followers, who engage with her inspiring beauty content, fun-loving attitude and positive energy. She has appeared on the cover of Entrepreneur Middle East and Cosmopolitan Middle East. Born and raised in the United States, she resides in Dubai. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Overprotective dads 
• 10:00 - The husband and marriage 
• 19:00 - Coffee and pie 
• 21:00 - The joyful mindset 
• 24:30 - Religion and spirituality 
• 26:00 - Beauty and perfumes 
• 36:00 - East and West 
• 40:00 - Finding a partner 
• 46:00 - Redefinition of purpose 
• 49:00 - The journey to success 
• 56:00 - Is there even a finish line? 
• 60:00 - Fitting in 
• 01:06:00 - Masculine and feminine 
• 01:11:30 - Video game champion 
• 01:15:00 - Feeling the feels 
• 01:19:30 - Blink 
• 01:21:00 - It’s ok to play 

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Trigger warning: This episode has references to human trafficking and child prostitution

Today my guest is Spencer Lodge. We met a year after I was introduced to him. He comes from humble beginnings and in his journey, he became a successful entrepreneur with a business that not only makes money but also makes a difference. His podcast became the most popular in the Middle East, hosting incredible guests from my favourite human being Steven Bartlett to another favourite of mine Tony Robbins. He started to communicate a message to make a difference in the Middle East region by bringing different thoughts, and different approaches to living. He then packed up to make a documentary about issues that matter.

Spencer Lodge is an award-winning podcast host, business strategist, investor, and among the top 100 most influential people in Dubai. After making waves in the international financial services and sales industries for over three decades, building some of the largest and most successful multicultural sales forces, and being honoured with countless corporate awards, Spencer expanded his role to serve his passion for elevating businesses and peoples’ potential in an integrated way.

Listen as we discuss: 

• 03:00 - How we met - crossed wires 
• 05:30 - Zero to hero 
• 11:00 - A lesson on rejection 
• 19:00 - Dating 
• 21:00 - Spoilt for choice 
• 27:30 - Mission and purpose 
• 33:30 - Human trafficking 
• 44:30 - Kindness diaries 
• 47:00 - Nepal/Child Prostitution 
• 55:00 - Kindness and compassion 
• 58:00 - Power and money 
• 01:02:00 - How can I make a difference? 
• 01:13:30 - Unstressable and wellness 
• 01:20:30 - The 5th Emergency Services 
• 01:22:30 - The Loners 
• 01:24:00 - Success 

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It is so wonderful when you can recall a moment that had an impact on your life. A moment when something clicked in your head and then you decided to change something in your life. One such moment for me was when I watched The Minimalists documentary on Netflix. I wasn't always the simplest guy, I had a lot of money a lot of cars, a lot of toys and a lot of stupid things and then I watched the documentary, and I realised how much I was wasting my life actually. Not in work but in how much those things I allowed into my life drained me. The documentary was followed by a massive impact, almost a movement that changed the lives of millions of people.

The Minimalists are a trio of like-minded people helping others achieve a happier lifestyle by removing the unnecessary items that may clutter up their lives.  Original members Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus were joined by  T.K. Coleman in 2022. Together they host a podcast The Minimalists, one of the most popular in the world that has reached more than 100 million downloads.

 Listen as we discuss

• 01:00 - Discovering The Minimalists 
• 04:00 - What does it mean to be a Minimalist really 
• 06:00 - Stories not stuff 
• 09:30 - Letting it go 
• 12:00 - Purpose of objects 
• 13:00 - 52 things 
• 15:00 - 10 things every Saturday 
• 16:00 - Just in case and FOMO 
• 19:25 - Managing guilt 
• 22:00 - Wasting money 
• 26:00 - T.K.’s story 
• 29:30 - Profit and consumerism 
• 31:30 - The hard part 
• 36:00 - More will make me happier 
• 38:30 - The Spontaneous Combustions Rule 
• 40:00 - For the love of a perfect cup of coffee 
• 41:00 - The philosophy of mindfulness 
• 45:30 - Happiness is a drug 
• 50:00 - The power of marketing 
• 54:00 - Brands and self-worth 

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My guest today is someone I consider an important teacher in my life, Stephen Jenkinson. He is a cultural activist, he is a farmer and a philosopher. He is the author of a number of books including some that are my favourites. He presents life as it really is and because he has worked with the dying for so many years, he attempts to anchor us in the reality of where we are. There isn't a time that we need this more.
This might not appear to be a very cheerful conversation but if you understand my work, I expect to have one of the most cheerful conversations about the reality of where we are today. This is definitely an important moment in my life when I meet one of my teachers. 

Stephen Jenkinson is an author, a farmer and a philosopher. He has years of experience as a palliative care worker and is a former programme director at a major Canadian hospital. Stephen has Master’s degrees from Harvard University (Theology) and the University of Toronto (Social Work). He is also a co-founder of The Orphan Wisdom School. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:30 - Tie your camel 
• 05:00 - The internal shift 
• 07:00 - A Wondering Dervish 
• 08:00 - A useful compromise 
• 11:30 - The human struggle 
• 15:00 - Is it too late? 
• 16:30 - Finding peace 
• 22:00 - The answer is asking the right question 
• 26:30 - Hunger for money 
• 30:00 - What the soul needs 
• 33:00 - The spirit work 
• 37:30 - From awful to awe 
• 40:00 - A drop of the Divine in us all 
• 42:00 - Gilgamesh 
• 45:30 - More God than you need? 

 Find out more about Stephen Jenkinson and his work here.

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My guest today needs absolutely no introduction - Deepak Chopra.  If you’ve ever followed this work, my podcast here you would know I normally am not the type of person that would get excited by a rockstar or a top athlete but, when I meet one of my teachers I am so humbled in his presence, and I am so grateful for the opportunity. We met a couple of times. The first time was around the time I published my first book, I had no idea what I was doing. Deepak’s always been Deepak, and we spoke together on a panel in New York City, where obviously he knew a million times more than I did but, he was so kind and so generous. For every question that came to the panel, Deepak would look at me and say “I think Mo would answer this better.” No, I would not answer it better, but the confidence and kindness of his encouraging me to do what I was doing, is probably the reason I am here today speaking to you, and probably the reason you’ve heard of my work. 

I have learned so much from Deepak that I honestly feel I spent a retreat with him because I followed all of his work, and I always found nuggets of wisdom that are summarized in such a precise and articulate way that it would blow me away. It’s such a joy because today is the second time I meet my teacher. 

Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned speaker and author. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity researching well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a health company at the intersection of science and spirituality. He is also a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. Deepak has written over 90 books, including numerous New York Times bestsellers.  Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 93rd book, Living in the Light (Harmony Books) taps into the ancient Indian practice of Royal Yoga. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.” 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Figuring out our identity
• 05:00 - ‘I’ is a constant and infinite
• 07:30: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Deepak and consciousness
• 11:30 - How awareness unites us
• 15:00 - There is no universe
• 17:30 - ‘Our life is a dream’
• 19:30 - Perplexity and entropy
• 23:30 - What is happening right now
• 28:00 - Space is awareness
• 30:00 - The Multiverse and The Singularity
• 34:00 - Sensations, Images, Feelings and Thoughts
• 36:00 - You are not the roles you play - You are the awareness
• 37:30 - Superintelligence
• 40:00 - Love is the ultimate truth
• 42:30 - The more you know, the less you know
• 44:00 - ‘God’s language is silence’
• 47:00 - Resist or Flow

Connect with Deepak Chopra on Instagram @deepakchopra and on Twitter @DeepakChopra. Find out more about his work here.

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• 03:00  - Why so many degrees? 
• 10:00 - Losing family/Post-traumatic growth 
• 12:00 - Lived experience/Pain is a powerful teacher 
• 15:00 - Soul paths and karma 
• 19:00 - The struggles we’re destined to overcome 
• 20:30 - What is trauma 
• 26:00 - First-world problem? 
• 29:00 - Truth of the tribes 
• 32:00 - Recognising trauma 
• 38:30 - Addison’s disease 
• 40:00 - Grief in your body 
• 43:30 - What is the Soul? 
• 47:30 - Anger and bitterness 
• 50:00 - The process of forgiveness 
• 56:00 - Men and emotions 
• 01:00:00 - Ah ha moments 
• 01:06:30 - Prayer 
• 01:13:00 - Have a plan 
• 01:14:00 - Energy psychology 
• 01:20:00 - Results 
• 01:23:00 - The wisest man… 

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I am inviting you to join a conversation with a friend Jagatjoti Khalsa as we’re pondering life like two grumpy old men. I met Jagatjoti at an event with Tony Robbins a few years ago. We were invited there to play our part in teaching what we know.
He was teaching meditation, looking like a serious yogi. He has an amazing calm on stage. We had breakfast together the next morning and man…what a shrewd businessman! He's had a big role in many successful startups, but the duality of that beautiful soul along with a shrewd businessman, and calmness...
 We stayed in touch as friends and decided we will chat one day in front of you all. And today is the day.

Jagatjoti Khalsa is a US-based entrepreneur, yogi and author of two books , Altar Your Space: A Guide to a Restorative Home; and I’m Down with You, An Inspired Journey, a book that shares through portraits and stories, the community of Down syndrome. He has also successfully launched many start-ups across different industries.  

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - The trials of 2023 from mental illness in the US to the global rise of authoritarianism 
• 07:00 - Innocent until proven guilty in the US 
• 10:00 - The projection monkeys 
• 15:00 - Dialogues of discovery 
• 17:00 - Becoming Sikh - from apples and honey to the turban 
• 22:00 - Why did God make me like this? 
• 25:00 - Teachers who shape our lives 
• 30:00 - Discovering divinity 
• 32:00 - My True Beloved 
• 35:00 - The Milkman and Deliveroo 
• 38:00 - Rhythm of the Raag 
• 41:00 - The Golden Temple 
• 45:00 - Music and mantra 
• 47:30 - Morphing slowly 
• 49:00 - Leading with my heart 
• 55:00 - A Temple conference 
• 59:00 - The businessman 
• 01:00:00 - Pizza together 
• 01:04:00 - Fair share 
• 01:06:00 - Equality and food waste 
• 01:10:00 - A Love Story 
• 01:12:00 - Bedtime stories, wisdom stories 
• 01:14:00 - Tagore’s poem 
• 01:17:00 - Attaining the goal 

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 My guest today is an actual Rockstar! Tanya O'Callaghan has played bass with the likes of Guns and Roses and White Snake and is now playing with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden - my second favourite band of all time.  Crying in the Rain is one of my favourite songs of all time. I was listening to this song when I saw Tanya's message. She told me she was with White Snake about to go on stage! But she is not a full Rockstar. She is the one who does yoga before the show, drinks soda water instead of beer and goes to explore the cities she tours in by walking around the streets instead of partying. I asked her why and she answered "Music is my passport to making the world a better place."

Tanya O’Callaghan is an established freelance musician/bassist, speaker and activist with an eclectic impressive career to date. Tanya began crafting her skills at home making a mark for herself on the Irish music scene early in her career, playing with just about every band around and regularly guesting in house bands for many high-profile Irish TV shows and artists

Listen as we discuss:

• 07:00- Burn 
• 10:00 - Logistics 
• 12:00 - Becoming the Rockstar 
• 15:00 - Taking every opportunity 
• 18:00 - Talent 
• 21:00 - Ali’s band 
• 26:00 - Changing the world 
• 32:00 - Understanding fate 
• 37:00 - Humanity is dumb 
• 41:30 - Motarian 
• 47:00 - Humour 
• 49:00 - Become the change 
• 52:00 - Making excuses 
• 1:00:00 - A privileged diet 
• 1:04:00 - The source 
• 1:05:00 - Highway to Health 
• 1:08:00 - The only veggie in the village 
• 1:09:00 - Thriving in chaos 
• 1:12:00 - Just put it out 
• 1:16:00 - Taking a break 

 Find out more about her work here

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Today’s guest Alysia Silberg is not someone you meet every day. She started her first business at 11 - an import-export company. She studied at Harvard, Stanford and Cambridge. She is now a renowned venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. She hosts a radio show, 'The Global Fireside Chat' reaching a million people and she recently wrote a book. Her book is called ‘Unemployable’ I think she is very employable if you ask me I felt this is a very timely topic. She is driven to succeed but is also looking at life to see what impact she can leave behind.

Alysia is a leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, where she mentors tech startups and helps them go public. She is CEO & General Partner of the investment firm Street Global. As a thought-and-knowledge leader, Alysia earned acclaim for her groundbreaking online radio show, Global Fireside Chats, bringing together global industry titans to share insights on our fast-changing world. She is a UN Women Empower Women Global Champion, and an international board director with sovereign wealth fund experience. “Unemployable, How I Hired Myself” detailing her life story and guide to financial freedom, is Alysia’s first book.

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - My journey
• 06:00 - A human with a heart
• 10:00 - Snapshot success
• 13:00 - Unemployable
• 16:00 - Taking a compliment
• 19:30 - Insecurity
• 22:00 - Courage
• 24:00 - Artificial Intelligence
• 33:00 - Unemployment
• 38:30 - Empowerment
• 42:00 - Prisoners dilemma
• 44:00 - Success
• 47:00 - Adjusting the path
• 49:30 - Being a female entrepreneur
• 55:00 - Trust
• 58:00 - What’s next?
• 1:04:00 - Steve Jobs

Connect with Alysia Silberg on Twitter @AlysiaSilberg, Instagram @alysiasilberg and LinkedIn

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My guest today is Dr. Bradley Nelson. His work is changing the paradigm of health by empowering people to understand the relationship between our physical state and the emotions that we feel. He is an expert on a topic that I believe strongly in but know very little about - the idea that our bodies can heal themselves.

Dr. Bradley Nelson is a world-renowned holistic healing expert, lecturer, author of The Emotion Code, and creator & author of The Body Code, Dr. Bradley Nelson is changing the paradigm of health and healing by empowering people with  understanding the fundamentals of how the body interacts with energy, emotions, our mental state and more so that they can begin to significantly prevent or even reverse disease. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:30 - What’s your story?
• 08:00 - A health nut
• 10:00 - The career choice
• 14:30 - Asking for guidance
• 20:00 - A higher power
• 26:00 - A connection problem
• 30:30 - Ancient medicine Vs modern practice
• 32:30 - The symptom is not the problem
• 37:00 - Finding balance
• 39:30 - Mind mapping
• 43:00 - The sub-conscious mind
• 45:30 - The body code system
• 51:00 - A broken heart 
• 54:00 - Six imbalances
• 1:12:00 - The Big Bang Theory
• 1:15:00 - Campho Phenique
• 1:16:30 - Finding the answers
• 1:19:30 - Self-help
• 1:21:00 - Is your liver happy?
• 1:24:00 - Unconditional love
• 1:29:30 - The Power of Love

Connect with Dr. Bradley Nelson on Instagram @officialdrbradleynelson and find out more about DiscoverHealing @discoverhealing. Learn more about Dr. Bradley's work on his website.

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I first spoke to Sah D’Simone around the time Scary Smart was published, we had the most incredible conversation ever. A conversation that went back and forth between AI and spirituality. I knew I had to invite Sah to talk to me on Slo Mo. Sah tries to advocate that you can be whomever you are AND be a spiritual seeker. I have been waiting for this conversation for some time, because I believe that Sah radiates what he advocates; joy and authenticity. I hope you will enjoy this conversation, I know I will. 

• 07:00 - Losing my mum
• 13:30 - What is death?
• 17:30 - The Math of the Divine
• 20:30 - The absence of time
• 24:00 - The heart will lead
• 29:00 - Being at the edge
• 31:00 - The American Dream
• 35:00 - The Dalai Lama
• 39:00 - Befriending your demons
• 42:00 - Being queer
• 46:00 - Humiliation
• 53:00 - Light and shade
• 55:00 - Seeing the dark
• 56:30 - 2.5%
• 58:30 - Mindset upgrade
• 1:02:00 - SAH method
• 1:13:00 - Every movement needs a face
• 1:18:00 - Spiritually Sassy
• 1:23:00 - No person is unforgivable
• 1:26:00 - Stay in your body

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I came across my guest, Jigme Ugen after he uploaded a video in response to a viral clip of a young Indian boy with the Dalai Lama. The video Jigme uploaded explained Tibetan cultural traditions and tried to give another opinion on what was going around on the mainstream media. My intention here is not at all to convince you that the Dalai Lama is one thing or another but when I decided to share this video on Instagram some of the responses I got enraged me. Some people rejected it without even watching it.  This led me to decide to have this conversation to tell my listeners that the top skill we need in today's fake world of social media, is to always listen to the opposite point of view before we make up our mind.

Jigme Ugen is the President of the Tibetan National Congress who has lived in exile in Minnesota, USA since 2001. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 05:30 - Important disclaimer 
• 08:00 - The opinion and the other opinion 
• 10:00 - Meaning of prayer 
• 13:00 - History of Tibet 
• 18:00 - Seven Years In Tibet and Kundun 
• 21:00 - Injustices and struggles 
• 22:30 - Empathy and compassion 
• 28:00 - Child abuse 
• 30:30 - Culture shock 
• 32:20 - Sky burial 
• 37:00 - Tibetan culture 
• 41:00 - Squeezing cheeks 
• 43:00 - THAT video 
• 58:00 - The long tale 
• 01:03:00 - A community in pain 
• 01:06:30 - The impact of hate speech 
• 01:15:30 - The truth and the sun 
• 01:17:30 - Finding peace and harmony 
• 01:19:00 - The inner child 
• 01:22:00 - Obama’s ears 
• 01:24:00 - Sexual harassment 
• 01:25:00 - Consider ALL opinions to find the truth 

Connect with Jigme Ugen on Instagram Jigme, Twitter  @JigmeUgen and LinkedIn 

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 My guest Simon Alexander Ong started a high-flying career in the financial sector working at one of the top firms in the industry. Just 14 months into that the company collapsed, causing the ripple effect of the 2008 global financial crisis. Without the demands and what he now considers a false sense of security, of the corporate world, Simon retrained to follow a career in coaching. His mission in life became focused on helping as many people as he can connect the heart to the mind to transform their lives. He does this by using true wisdom instead of glamour to convey his message. 

 Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker.  His work has been recognised by major corporations such as Sky News and BBC who have invited him for interviews, while Barclays featured him in a nationwide campaign asking him questions on how families could embrace better lifestyle habits.  He’s an award-winning life coach, and international keynote speaker and published his best-selling debut book Energize in April 2022. 

Listen as we discuss: 

• 02:30 - Asian values - Western environment 
• 04:00 - Collapse of Lehman Brothers 
• 06:40 - Experiencing loss 
• 08:30 - Moving on 
• 12:30 - Decision time - turning interest into commitment 
• 14:30 - Becoming a coach 
• 17:45 - Energize 
• 21:35 - Energy is a universal language 
• 24:30 - The 4 dimensions of energy 
• 28:00 - Purpose unlocks your energy 
• 30:00 - Journey from the mind to the heart 
• 32:00 - The power of silence 
• 33:50 - Wisdom being by knowing yourself 
• 35:00 - Me time 
• 39:00 - Connect to your heart 
• 41:30 - The role of technology 
• 45:00 - Reality is perception - Pronoia 
• 47:00 - Ego Vs Humility 
• 52:00 - What really matters? 
• 54:30 - One step a day 
• 57:00 - Find an hour for yourself - it’s important 
• 58:50 - Happiness is gratitude 

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 I first connected with today’s guest Rachel Schofield on LinkedIn. I was impressed with her work and she was impressed with mine. Our exchange led to her telling me about her book  The Career Change Guide: Five Steps to Finding Your Dream Job which I would say is a timely topic. Rachel had a serious career change herself, after spending 20 years as a successful BBC journalist she became a career coach.  Initially, her focus was on helping women who were returning to work after motherhood, but she then branched out to include other members of society. 

Rachel Schofield worked as a BBC journalist for more than twenty years. Her work included reporting for Radio 4's 'Woman's Hour' and presenting on the BBC News Channel. In 2021 she made a career change and became a career development coach. This change came after her maternity leave left her with the challenge of finding work that would fit around her family life. Rachel discovered there were other women in the same position and started a podcast to share her experiences and which then led to publishing her book in January 2023.

 Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Is holding on the right thing to do? 
• 05:30 - Getting off your but 
• 07:00 - Negotiating with yourself 
• 11:30 - Meeting my husband 
• 12:30 - Working my way up 
• 15:00 - Career identity 
• 18:00 - 5 stages of a career change 
• 26:00 - Ego 
• 30:00 - Women returning to work after having kids 
• 32:00 - What is a career? 
• 34:00 - Work-life balance 
• 36:20 - Imagining and designing 
• 41:00 - Your brain is not your friend 
• 43:00 - The magic is in other people 
• 47:30 - Exploratory steps 
• 53:30 - Keep going 
• 55:30 - The muddle in the middle 
• 57:00 - Advice for young people 
• 1:02:00 - Finding your passion 
• 1:05:00 - Can a career bring happiness? 

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My guest Hasan Kubba, is a dear friend of mine who I met in London through a mutual friend and fellow podcaster Ali Abdaal. In our first meeting, I learned all about his fascinating work. We talked about his best-selling book ‘The Unfair Advantage’  which I would describe as an approach to acknowledging the unique advantages we each have, and providing a tool kit to using them in our favour.

Hasan Kubba has gone from starting his business from his bedroom to becoming a best-selling author. His co-authored book won the UK's Business Book of the Year Award in 2021. Hasan has a decade of experience in personal branding, thought leadership and communication, and has been invited to the stage of a big firm to share his knowledge and expertise. He is also the co-founder of The Unfair Academy, through which he has worked with some of the biggest online influencers and businesses, providing coaching and strategy that's helped them reach millions in profit.

Listen as we discuss:

• 03:00 - Escaping war
• 06:30 - Going back to Iraq
• 10:30 - Life is in your hands
• 13:15 - Defining success 
• 19:20 - Failure of marketing
• 21:00 - Fight Club
• 24:00 - Rejecting the corporate world
• 29:25 - Being strategic
• 32:00 - Life is unfair
• 37:00 - We all have an unfair advantage
• 42:45 - Strengths and circumstances
• 45:00 - Intention and mindset - M.I.L.E.S. framework
• 51:00 - TikTok Comparisons
• 55:00 - It's not about perseverance
• 01:00 - Auditing our advantages
• 01:05 - Importance of collaboration
• 01:09 - It's not about the 'what'
• 01:11 - Gratitude

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I've been looking forward to this conversation ever since I first met today's guest over a year ago. Maya Raichoora is an expert on visualization and co-founder of Remap, a self-help programme that is aimed at helping people to live their best life. Maya is not just another person talking about healing. I believe she has the right credentials because she has lived experience in successfully using a specific technique of visualization.
Maya Raichoora was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at just 16 years old. It is a painful life-changing incurable disease. The condition meant Maya was unable to do things a normal person would be able to do without having to consider how the disease would impact her everyday decisions. Lying in her hospital bed she began to dream of a different life, one where she could learn to live with the challenges that she has been presented with. This is how she discovered the power of visualization. 

Listen as we discuss:

• 04:00 -  Win it in your mind before winning it in reality
• 06:30 - Why top athletes use visualization
• 09:30  - Outcome visualization
• 11:00 - Incurable diagnosis
• 14:00 - Shame and loneliness
• 16:00 - Discovering visualization
• 20:30 - Changing the brain, changing your life
• 25:00 - Process vs outcome
• 28:15 - Live in your mind first then live in reality
• 30:30 - Travelling
• 32:00 - Technique
• 34: 50 - The end of the movie
• 40;30 - What makes you feel alive
• 43:30 - Entrepreneurship
• 45:00 - So much potential
• 50:00 - Controlling your feelings
• 56:00 - Why me?
• 01:02: - Accountability
• 01:08: - From victim to victor
• 01:10 - Happiness is not a destination

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Around 2 months ago a friend of mine in London wanted to introduce me to a start-up, that he said was making big changes in the well-being space. I reluctantly agreed to meet the team and to my surprise, the idea they pitched blew me away. In fact, as cheesy as it sounds, they got me at 'Hello!'
For full disclosure, I ended up investing in the organisation because they have one free component. I'm on the board of directors and also offering tech advice.
JAAQ, an online mental well-being platform was founded by Danny Gray. He's well known in the UK for having one of the most successful 'Dragons Den' pitches for 'War Paint' his men's make-up brand. He's very passionate about protecting others from going through the same mental health challenges as him. 

Danny Gray is the founder of men's make-up brand 'War Paint' and more recently an online mental well-being platform, JAAQ. He lives with body dysmorphic disorder, a mental health condition that inspired him to launch both of his companies. Part of Danny's mission is to provide better access to support, for anyone concerned about their mental health.

Trigger warning - This episode includes mention of suicide 

Listen as we discuss:

• 04:30 - The personal story
• 08:00 - The breakdown?
• 09:13: - Body dysmorphic disorder
• 14:00 - Reaching out for help
• 18:00 - War Paint
• 21:00 - Everyone is struggling with something
• 25:00 - JAAQ: The mission and the purpose
• 30:00 - Making the World Better
• 32:00 - Suicide and depression
• 35:00 - Tick box organisations
• 38:00 - Where next for JAAQ?
• 41:30 - Mental health crisis in the corporate world
• 44.30 - Get to know the challenge early
• 46:00 - Eating disorders
• 48:30 - The avengers of healthcare
• 50:30 - Breaking down barriers of what people think mental health is
• 52:30 - Depression Vs unhappiness
• 53:30 - Artificial intelligence and mental health
• 58:00 - The right people in your life can make you happy

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You know that saying when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well, I have a dear friend Sara Sadik and when life gives her challenges she makes books! Her firstborn child arrived with challenging circumstances of her own and as a result, Sara wrote a best-selling book about motherhood, Finding the Magic in Mommyhood. When lockdown hit a couple of years ago she wrote a book for children, The Extraordinary Pause. When life turns left, Sara writes. She is on a journey to find what truly matters in life. She is a remarkable woman and that is because of what she has come through on that journey.

Sara Sadik is a best-selling author and communication strategist based in Dubai. She has worked for the United Nations Human Rights and UNICEF offices. She has also been employed by the UAE Prime Minister's Office leading major projects. Some of her latest work involves mentoring other writers and working on her next book.

Join us as we discuss:

• 04:00 - The beginning of the road - Adriana's diagnosis
• 06:00 - There is no magic - you create your own
• 07:25 - Sweet and sour
• 09:28 - Angry Mothers
• 14:30 - The Love Story
• 20:30 - Beauty in the scars
• 21:45 - Coping mechanism
• 24:00 - Committed acceptance
• 29:00 - Voice it out
• 32:20 - Finding the magic in the mess
• 36:00 - Slowing down
• 38:30 - Meditation
• 40:00 - Is this an intervention?
• 42:25 -  Pivoting
• 43:30 - Storytelling
• 46:00 - Reason for being
• 48:00 - Picnic at the mountain
• 50:00 - Secret to happiness

Connect with Sara on Instagram @bysarasadik 

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Today I continue my conversation with remarkable women of the Middle East. I would like to remind you that remarkable is not just about the impact these women have had on the region, but also about how far they have come through their own challenges in life. Remarkable truly is about the journey, not the destination and my guest today is a perfect example of that. Aalia Thobani is a Canadian who grew up in Kenya and moved to Dubai to live a life in line with her passion. Her interests in cognitive science and learning and development led her to earn a dual master's in the US, where she worked for a while before returning to Dubai. Her work began with helping children with learning disabilities and providing speech therapy. Aalia has helped thousands of children and has now expanded that help to adults.

Aalia Thobani is an experienced life coach whose career began with helping children with learning difficulties over a decade ago. Since then she has expanded her work to help adults by offering the Stanford Design pioneered Designing Your Life programme which presents a tailor-made workshop package for each client.

Listen as we discuss:

• 05:45 - Save the world and change the world
• 07:00 - Losing Dad and the Sacred Wound
• 10:00 - Grieving 16 years later
• 11:49 - What is a Sacred Wound
• 14:05 - Healing together
• 16:20 - Unlocking potential
• 18:46 - Stigma and empowerment
• 20:30 - Giving up eating or speaking
• 21:30 - Stutter
• 26:00 - The Kings Speech
• 27:20 - Vessel for God's work
• 29:30 - The most important person in the room
• 34:00 - Crunchmums
• 36:00 - Connecting on humanity
• 38:10 - We are all the same
• 39:45 - Communication, connection and coaching
• 40:51 - Early intervention
• 45:00 - Designing Your Life
• 47:00 - Finding alignment, finding happiness
• 48:40 - Choose happy!
• 50:15 - Follow your curiosity

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My guest today is talking about a topic I have wanted to discuss on Slo-Mo for a very long time. Dr. Michelle Jasmin Dimasi is a PhD holder in Philosophy, she's lived in 5 countries but our focus today is on her work as a refugee and women's rights advocate. She's recently released a book, Hope, Solidarity and Death at the Australian Border. Her objective is to raise awareness about the Australian government's policies toward asylum seekers who flee their countries because of war or fear of persecution. She is currently involved in researching what matters most to refugees to help them feel settled and welcomed in their new homes. 

Dr. Michelle Jasmin Dimasi has more than a decade of experience in working on refugee-related issues, empowerment of women and unaccompanied asylum seeker minors and human rights. Michelle holds a Doctorate of Philosophy and held Adjunct Associate Research positions at Swinburne University of Technology and Curtin University’s Centre for Human Rights Education and has published extensively on asylum seeker issues, Afghanistan, and women’s rights. Her work today involves campaigning for the rights of refugees and women whilst raising awareness for the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. 

Listen as we discuss:

• Christmas Island
• Migration and apartheid
• UN refugee convention
• People smugglers
• Getting on the boat
• Surrendering to God
• Fear of the 'other'
• The Human Story
• Back to the beginning
• Detention and Human Rights
• Boats arriving and children locked up
• Hope
• Three weeks to live
• Surviving at sea
• Lost all hope
• Offshore island
• Love and compassion
• We are all the same
• Dangers and Threats
• Guest of God
• God only gives us the challenges we can handle
• The language of spirituality
• Hope, Solidarity and Death
• Documenting my death
• Finding gratitude

Connect with Dr Michelle Jasmin Dimasi on Instagram @michelledimasi or find out more about her on her website. Her book Hope, Solidarity and Death at the Australian Border is available on Amazon

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I find it funny when people outside of the Middle East ask about what it is like to live here. Questions like, 'Do the camels have a speed limit?' I have to admit the Middle East is one of the jewels of the World. So I wanted to bring a bit of this region to you by sharing some of the stories featuring remarkable women who live here.

Maryam Fattahi Salaam is Persian in origin, born and raised in Dubai and is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in fitness in the region. She is a coffee fan and a mother of three. She has dealt with many challenges in life in her professional and personal life. Maryam also shares with me a much deeper connection with those we love. 

Listen as we discuss

• Early education - killing creativity 
• Fitness therapy
• Entrepreneurship 
• Introducing Negin
• Prognosis
• Purpose in life
• Gratitude
• Suffering is a choice
• Finding joy in pain
• Blessings
• My strength
• Life shows you
• We are not life's victims
• Whole-hearted presence
• Game of Life
• What is happiness?
• Test of hardship/Test of ease
• Grief awakening
• Facing reality
• Heart conversation

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This episode is the first in a series looking at remarkable women of the Middle East.
A remarkable guest is someone who has come a long way after hardships, and my guest Rahaf Kobeissi is remarkable because of her journey from a very difficult beginning to who she is now. Her name translates to something delicate but she is far from that in a way. She stands big in front of CEO's in the Middle East, coaching them directly. She also works with women giving them the tools they need to excel. Her impact has been massive but may have been unlikely because of her journey.

Rahaf Kobeissi is a well-being coach and host of the podcast "Don't be a Man About It"  and founder of Rays of Your Mental Health, after the sudden suicide of her father.

Listen as we discuss

• 03:00 What's in a name?
• 04:25 Roots and Anchors 
• 06:50 Culture Shock
• 08:28 The Mother of Anchor points
• 10:30 Relationship with Mum 
• 12:30 Drug addict brother 
• 14:10 Losing Dad and blaming myself
• 17:00 The last conversation
• 19:00 Serious self-sabotage - suicide attempts
• 22:00 Sitting with grief - cultural challenges in getting help
• 25:45  The Mother wound
• 27:15: Depression Monster
• 29:15 Choices and showing up
• 32:00 If your cup is not full...
• 33:45: Forgiving yourself
• 35:45 Changing the narrative
• 39:29 Why it's easier to blame yourself
• 41:10 Know your worth - what the Qur'an says
• 43:20 Don't be a Man About It
• 47:37 Men's rights
• 49:07 Why men suffer alone
• 51:00 What do women have to do with it?
• 53:42 Boys don't cry
• 01:15 Find a pace
• 01:01 Gratitude
• 01:04 Happy Ray Ray Jar
• 01:05 Messages from Dad
• 01:07 Frank Sinatra
• 01:09 The Universal hug
• 01:10 No secret to happiness

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I spoke to April Rinne at the Shahjah Entrepreneurship Festival late last year, where I was invited to speak about happiness in these uncertain times. April and I got in touch through LinkedIn, and I was blown away by her work. Her writing is not instructive but more reflective and allows readers to choose from whatever superpower they think will help them through uncertainty.

April Rinne is the author of 'Flux: 8 Super Powers for Thriving in Change.' She is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and ranked one of the “50 Leading Female Futurists” in the world by Forbes.  She is also a mental health advocate and has devoted her career to advising individuals and organizations on how to navigate a world of constant change.

Listen as we discuss:

• 05:32 An unexpected connection through food
• 12:03 Healthy eating habits
• 13:40 The importance of detox
• 14:44 Listening to your body
• 15:20 Opening up about the loss
• 17:10 No recipe for grief
• 20:47 State of Humanity
• 21:30 9 beasts of grief/ loneliness of grief
• 26:00 The heart gets stronger
• 28:58 6 stages of grief - finding gratitude in the loss
• 31: 30 Reactions to change and uncertainty
• 37:20 Everyone has a different experience with change - The flux mindset
• 40:00 Introducing eight flux superpowers
• 49:00  Change. Flux. Not knowing - How to manage the unknown
• 53:00 Running slower
• 54: 00 See what's invisible
• 57:10 To get lost
• 01:08 Trust is the Super Super Power
• 01:16 Know you 're/your enough
• 01:23 Your portfolio career
• 01:30 Be all the more human
• 01:32 Let go of the future
• 01:36 Happiness of letting go 
  
  

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Almost a year ago around this time, I was still on my Scary Smart book tour. A podcast interview, one of dozens at the time,  popped up in my calendar called Saturn Returns. I dialed in expecting to talk about AI, yet there was Caggie Dunlop wearing a pink Floyd T-shirt - peaceful, calm and spiritual. I could only ask, “Who are you?” Since then I’ve learned who Caggie is, and we’ve been chatting ever since about everything from life to spirituality. Naturally, I had to have her on the show to share her wisdom.

Caggie Dunlop was an original cast member of the award-winning UK-based reality show Made in Chelsea. She is also a singer/songwriter, poet, entrepreneur and now author. Her new book Saturn Returns explores the relationship between planetary movements and the ups and downs of life. In it, she describes how astrology helped her find her identity and a sense of belonging, and how it can help you too.

Listen as we discuss:

• 05:50: Why Saturn?
• 07:40: Who is Caggie Dunlop behind the celebrity?
• 09:00: Rescue and return - seeking belonging
• 13:15: Reality TV - bursting the bubble
• 21:29: Leaving Made in Chelsea - losing yourself
• 25:30: Battle of self - key to my heart
• 29:00: Finding your tribe - the grief of losing friendship
• 31:08: How does it work?  Astronomy and Palmistry - life changes
• 35:45: Things fall apart so better things can come
• 40:20: Astral bodies
• 45:26: Where does the soul go?
• 49:15: Shaped by pain
• 57:00: Perfectionism, vulnerability and toxic love
• 01:06: The non negotiables of love
• 01:11: Love in between - closing poem

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In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, Slo Mo presents what is possibly the most powerful episode we ever aired. If you've listened to Slo Mo across the years, you've surely heard me reference my chat with Dr. Edith Eger more than any other.

At the age of sixteen, Dr. Edith Eger, a trained ballet dancer and gymnast, was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were sent to the gas chamber, the “Angel of Death,” Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele forced Edith to dance for his amusement and her survival. He rewarded her with a loaf of bread that she shared with her fellow prisoners, an act of generosity that would later save her life.

On May 4, 1945 a young American soldier noticed Edith's hand moving slightly amongst a number of dead bodies. He quickly summoned medical help and brought her back from the brink of death. Today, Edith is a prolific author, a clinical psychologist, and holds a faculty appointment at the University of California, San Diego.

Every story I've heard on Slo Mo has left an impact me, but Edith's was the first to make me openly cry while recording. It hit me like a spiritual experience.

Listen as we discuss:

• How taking care of her mom as a child gave Edith immense patience.
• Revisiting our childhoods and healing the pain.
• How she forgave the Nazis who joked about her mother's burning.
• We are not born with hate. We learn it.
• Question authority, don't blindly adhere to it
• How we do everything with feelings except feel them!
• The healing power of crying.
• The effects of telling a lie and repeating it.
• How she danced for the Angel of Death shared the reward, saving her life.
• The biggest concentration camp is in your own mind.
• Why she decided to go back to Auschwitz.
• Feeling pity and sympathy for the Nazis that imprisoned her.
• Make peace with your parents and your past, or stay a prisoner of it
• The positive side of trauma: "You realize you're here now, and no longer there"
• Conflict between Palestinians and Israelis, and my own Middle Eastern upbringing.
• "There is a Hitler in all of us"
• How her daughter teamed up with the grandson of a Nazi to spread peace.
• "People killed my parents, not God. He had nothing to do with it."
• Edith's series of questions for me, which opened me up too.
• Her advice to young women: become financially and emotionally independent.
• Her suicidal thoughts after being liberated.
• Her time spent with Martin Luther King and the Mamas and the Papas.
• Discussing the passing of my son Ali: "There is no loss. It's just about celebrating what you have while you have it."

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The first new guest of 2023 on Slo Mo is Chris Voss, who I met at the Global Citizen Forum in Ras Al Khamiah. What a way to start to the year.

Chris is the world's top negotiation coach, the former lead negotiator for the FBI, and the bestselling author of Never Split The Difference, which has sold millions of copies. He has used his many years of experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program that that helps individuals and businesses get what they want from other people. Chris' collaborative approach to negotiation emphasizes understanding and connection rather than contention as the optimal path to settling a negotiation.

Listen as we discuss:

• What's it like to have someone's life depend on your negotiation skills?
• Looking back on his career and saying, "Wow, I can't believe I did that."
• The ripple effect of a negotiation and why kidnappers honor their ask.
• Al Qaeda and how terrorism is a form of PR.
• Understanding the endgame of your negotiation is key.
• How culture plays a role in negotiating styles across the world.
• Are we negotiating all the time? Is that being selfish?
• Win/Lose thinking never beats cooperation.
• Time and information are the commodities being negotiated in a relationship.
• The 3 core types of negotiation: fight, flight, or make friends.
• Chris' top secret for happiness? Adopting a family practice for gratitude.

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In this third rewind, I revisit my talk with Nir Eyal, my sensei of time management. Start the New Year with confidence by becoming indistractable.

Nir teaches the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”

He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, “the best business book of 2019.”

Listen as we discuss:

• Hooked, which teaches how to apply habit forming design to good habits.
• Indistractable, which is about empowering people to break bad habits.
• Social media and tech is not mind control, and we are not helpless against it.
• The tendency to do things against our better interest is an age-old phenomenon.
• What is distraction? And what is its opposite?
• The Four Steps to Becoming Indistractable: Master Internal Triggers; Make Time for Traction; Hack Back External Triggers; Prevent Distraction with Pacts.
• "The time you plan to waste is not wasted time." - Dorothy Parker
• How Nir wrote the books for himself and his own distracted life.
• The main reason for distraction? Uncomfortable emotional states.
• The 10 Minute Rule: Instead of saying "no", say "not yet!" (this is magical)
• Uncomfortable sensations are like a wave, but you can surf the urge until it goes away.
• Why To-Do Lists are actually toxic: they convince you of your own inadequacy.
• Why making a time box calendar is the optimal time management strategy.
• Aligning your schedule with your values and relationships, first and foremost.
• Reactive Work vs. Reflective Work
• Schedule syncing, or how to get your boss to worship the ground you walk on.
• Communicate your time boundaries clearly, and everyone wins.
• Indistractable people are reliable to their word and therefore easy to back.
• The #1 reason people call meetings? To hear themselves think out loud.
• Brainstorming in groups is a terrible idea, according to studies.
• Meetings should have one purpose: to gain consensus after doing pre-work.
• Make a Ulysses Pact by making plans in advance to prevent distraction.
• Effort Pacts allow you to keep your word by creating a barrier to breaking it.
• Nir's transition from obese to fit, and how he used his techniques to get there.
• Consistency over intensity is the best

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In the second Slo Mo Rewind, I revisit my life changing chat with one of my heroes, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. She is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list and is still routinely the #1 book about strokes on Amazon.

In 2008 she gave the first TED talk that ever went viral on the Internet, which now has well over 26 million views. Also in 2008, Dr. Jill was chosen as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and was the premiere guest on Oprah Winfrey’s “Soul Series” webcast.

In her newest book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life, Dr. Jill debunks the myths that we use only 10% of our brain as well as the idea that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our left brain houses our rational thinking.

Listen as we discuss:

• What is 'Whole Brain Living'?
• What she's learned since her hit TED talk.
• The four characters of the brain:
• Character 1: Left thinking tissue is the rational brain that defines the boundaries of ourselves as individuals, has language, and seeks material gain.
• Character 2: Left emotional tissue that sounds the alarm to protect us against the unfamiliar.
• Character 3: Right emotional tissue that lives to only experience in the present moment without comparison or time. 
• No conflict can be solved by two Character 2's, and the present moment is perfect.
• Character 4: Right thinking tissue that embodies the thinking consciousness of the universe, knows no boundaries, and exists only to love, be grateful, and experience blissful euphoria. Purely in awe and blissful euphoria.
• Is love a thought or an emotion?
• Our first job as human beings is to love one another. Period.
• The left brain should not be the boss.
• The B.R.A.I.N. Huddle
• How Jill gave her TED talk because she wanted us to love and revere each other, not her.
• Character 4 is who we are. The others are so noisy.
• Her new book, Whole Brain Living, is her roadmap to accomplish her life's work - the reason why she recovered from her stroke.
• Psychedelics can induce similar states that bring us to Character 4.
• Character 2 is the one that needs to go into rehab in order to break addictions.
• Is there a masculine and feminine divide, or is just a cultural construct?
• Life knows that the present moment is fabulous.

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For the next few weeks over the Holiday break, we'll be revisiting a few of the most impactful episodes of Slo Mo from 2021. Appropriately for Christmas, I wanted to again feature Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, who made a compelling case for the existence of God. For this holiday season, I can't imagine a more important contrast to the commercialization that has come to define this time.

Dr. Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle.

He has authored the New York Times best seller Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design and Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design, which was named a Book of the Year by the Times of London Literary Supplement in 2009. Stephen’s books and research address the deepest mystery surrounding the origin of human and animal life, particularly the origin of biological information necessary to produce it.

In his latest book, The Return of the God Hypothesis, Stephen presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology.

It’s no secret that I too used a bit of math, physics and cosmology to try and show that our universe and everything in it is not the result of randomness but rather the product of intricate design. (Chapter 14 of Solve for Happy)

Give us a chance today to take you through the possibility of the existence of a divine designer. This surely is a topic that, regardless of how busy you are today, is worth taking a little bit of time to slow down.

Listen as we discuss:

• Political correctness in science.
• What led Stephen to dive into his work?
• The highly unlikely probability for evolution to generate new species in such time.
• The bike lock analogy.
• DNA is literally like software code, and therefore someone must have programmed it.
• Information is the hallmark of intelligent activity and inference to the best explanation.
• Darwin’s Doubt and the Cambrian Explosion.
• What did Darwin get right?
• The return of the God hypothesis: who is the designer?

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Katie Brindle lives for one purpose: to make people well. She is an encyclopedia of effective, holistic healing, and one of those forces for good on this planet.

She is a Chinese medicine practitioner, healer, empath, teacher, influencer, women’s wellness commentator and mentor with over 20 clinical years under her belt. She is founder of the multi award-winning 360° lifestyle brand Hayo’u, the UKs leading qigong platform Hayo’uFit, a thriving virtual clinic and best-selling author of Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese self-healing.

Katie’s mission is to empower people to master their health, covering an extensive range of issues from aging to beauty, insomnia to anxiety, and menopause to the meaning of life. Her tools and techniques teach people to heal efficiently and effectively and, above all, by themselves.

With her pioneering brand Hayo’u, Katie identified the unmet need for self-care tools, initiating  the huge explosion in gua sha crystals and gaining her global recognition as an expert in her field, endorsed by journalists, influencers, celebrities and of course a rapidly expanding community.

Her qigong classes have touched the lives of thousands offering transformation in both health and body shape, energy levels and appetite for life.

Listen as we discuss:

• The preventative paradigm shift of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Two reasons why people do what they do: inspiration or desperation.
• How a car accident ended her singing career but started her healing career.
• What are the Immortal Healers?
• The difference between sexuality and sensuality and the taboo of body work.
• Awakening from an era of lies.
• How manifestation is like the Spotify algorithm.
• Your organs are like five empires of the body.
• Once you've transcended your deepest suffering, what else can hurt you?
• The female healing lineage that Katie is following.
• In this Age of Information, our choices can be incredibly influential.
• Tech mirrors ancient wisdom.

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Today I speak with a couple that embodies the millennial dream: the husband and wife influencers and partners, Vex King and Kaushal.

Vex King is the author of the Sunday Times #1 bestsellers Good Vibes, Good Life and Healing is the New High.  His first books alone has sold a million+ copies and spent two years in the Sunday Times top ten. His new book, Closer to Love, is releasing in February. Vex has a following of over 1.4m followers across his platforms.

Kaushal is one of the world’s biggest beauty influencers with a following of over 3.6m across her channels. Together they founded wellness and meditation community The Rising Circle.

Their first project together is The Greatest Self-Help Book (Is the One Written By You), an illustrated, interactive journal that will help you become the best version of yourself.

Listen as we discuss:

• The romantic story of how they got together.
• The process of learning the entire humanity of your partner.
• How Vex went to extreme lengths to propose to Kaushal.
• How do you find a partner right for you? Know your worth.
• Rising in love rather than falling in love.
• Love is not created but found. It's not only about relationships.
• Resisting the urge to post shallow photos for likes.
• Don't try and coach your partner!
• Is it healthy to be attracted to "bad boys" and "bad girls"?
• Why is beauty more popular than self-help on Instagram?
• Mastering social media while staying sane and authentic.
• The monumentally important day you decide to go to therapy.
• Why was Good Vibes, Good Life so successful?
• Don't do it if it doesn't spark any joy.
• How the new journal came together.

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Today's guest is Hal Elrod, who I interviewed in Austin, Texas. Meeting someone like Hal leads me to sick back in immense gratitude that I get to do this podcast and meet people like him.  (Thanks to Brandon Fong, who interviewed me on 7-Figure Millenials, for introducing us.)

First and foremost, Hal Elrod is a family man. He is a loyal husband to his wife of 13 years, and a dedicated father to their two children. His mission in life is to fulfill his potential while inspiring those he loves, and those he leads, to do the same. When he’s not with his family, he is sharing his message as an author and keynote speaker. After surviving multiple near-death experiences and impacting millions of people through his books and speeches, Hal is also on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time.

As the author of 12 books, most notably, The Miracle Morning — which is translated into 37 languages and has sold over 2.5 million copies—he is doing exactly that. His latest project is The Miracle Morning Movie – a documentary that shows how millions of people are transforming their lives, by simply changing how they start their day.

In this episode, Hal is going to show you how you can do the same and so much more.

Listen as we discuss:

• Why Hal's bio starts with "I'm a family man, first and foremost."
• The effects of his first near-death experience.
• The 5 Minute Rule, the most valuable strategy he ever learned.
• All emotional pain is created by resisting reality, so accept life before it happens.
• If battling cancer, don't put your health only in the hands of a doctor.
• Unwavering faith that you will heal can lead to miracles.
• The line between "can't change" and "can change".
• How the 2008 crisis led to the Miracle Morning.
• Does he ever have off mornings? Yes, this morning.
• SAVERS: Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing
• The Miracle Equation = unwavering faith + extraordinary effort until it happens
• Hal's secret to happiness? Choose it unconditionally and selflessly add value.

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This week, I speak to singer and star, Tallia Storm, on the realities of navigating fame as a woman in her 20's.

Tallia was just 13 years old when she handed her demo CD to Sir Elton's partner David Furnish in a hotel restaurant. Sir Elton called her 24 hours later and invited her to open his UK concert to 17,000 people to great critical acclaim. She now lives in an Instagram world that has enabled her to do what she wants and deliver the kind of music she wants. She has been featured on multiple TV shows and has a huge social media following.

What struck me about Tallia was her genuine modesty. This conversation paints a portrait of exactly what it looks like to get famous by simply believing you can do it and saying "yes" when the opportunities come your way.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Tallia got her big break at age 13 thanks to Elton John.
• The advantage of having 10 years of experience by age 23.
• When even famous artists can't afford to pay their rent.
• Taking the tube to the Brit Awards.
• The big break in the USA that almost was.
• The culture of bullying she encountered in Scotland.
• Her first heartbreak and the joy of being able to cry.
• A sit down I had with my mom at age 40.
• Dating, love, the usual.
• The "Year of Yes" and how she ended up writing with Nile Rodgers.
• Tallia's secret to happiness? Relinquishing control and enjoying the moment.

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This week, I bring back one of your most popular guests of the past, my good friend Bruce Daisley. (see episode 59 for our past conversation).

Bruce is a best selling author and technology leader from the UK.  He is one the most respected thought leaders on the subject of workplace culture and the future of work. After 12 years running Twitter in Europe and previously YouTube in the UK, his book on improving workplace culture, The Joy of Work, became a Sunday Times number one business bestseller in 2019. His new book, Fortitude: How to Unlock Your Inner Strength, is already repeating this success.

In Fortitude, Bruce disproves the myth that only extraordinary people are successful, showing how we can achieve a sense of control through simple mind exercises, and, above all, how we can draw on those around us to empower ourselves and build our inner-strength. The book, and this conversation, set out a practical path to greater self-confidence and courage, not just for the elite few, but for us all.

Listen as we discuss:

• All of the bad information on resilience floating around.
• How the explosion in Beirut triggered his pursuit of understanding resilience.
• Why do some less fortunate kids do better than others?
• Gen Z is far more willing to express and address their emotions.
• We are not predetermined to end up as a victim of our experiences.
• The most elite athletes have had moments of trauma.
• We should speak about resilience as the strength we draw from each other.
• People naturally come together in disasters, despite what Hollywood shows.
• When people own their identities, they live healthier lives.
• How does control improve resilience?
• The lack decision making power in our jobs, despite our liabilities, hurts us.
• Bruce's secret for happiness at work? Laugh!

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I met today's guest, Clover Hogan, at a panel where we both spoke. She was prompted to respond by the moderator, and her response, as a 23 year old, totally blew me away. She is a fighter for what is undeniably the most pressing cause of our time, a reluctant warrior of the generation we've long known will inherit our reckless treatment of the planet.

Clover Hogan is a climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety and founding CEO of Force of Nature: a youth nonprofit mobilizing mindsets for climate action. Clover Hogan's team at Force of Nature is tackling the climate and mental health crisis by empowering the next generation of leaders. In her decade of activism, she has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies and supported students in more than 50 countries to realize their power as changemakers. At just 22, she has taken the stage with corporate giants alongside global changemakers such as Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. Vandana Shiva and interviewed the 14th Dalai Lama.

Listen as we discuss:

• How did she become an activist at such a young age?
• The deep entrenchment of our denial of climate change.
• Is it too late to solve the climate crisis?
• Doom and gloom isn't the point. The facts are just gloomy.
• How we can transition to proper, ethical business and consider the future.
• Eco-anxiety and embracing the lessons in the heartbreak of our situation.
• Being uncompromising in building the world we want to see and save.
• Does Clover find time to have fun?
• Sharing stories about the Dalai Lama.
• Clover's biggest secret? Her [honest] inconsistency.

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On this week's episode, I am in Greystones, Ireland. Before coming, I asked my Instagram followers if they could recommend anyone in Ireland that I could bring on Slo Mo. Pretty much every other message was for The Happy Pear, David and Stephen Flynn, and now I know why. These  brothers, identical twins, are two of the kindest, most positive, and most hospitable people I've met in my life. They took me to their farm, store, and restaurant, force-feeding me on levels I've only experienced in the Middle East. After an early life of adventure trying to find their identity, they started  an organic store that became a full fledged venture, and now also a podcast, around making healthy choices. They are what we all try to embody when we aim to live our purpose and spread love in the process.

I wanted to get serious with this conversation, and sure, we did. But in reality, the biggest benefit of this episode, one that has made it among my favorites ever, is that it's just pure fun.

Listen as we discuss:

• What it's like growing up as twins, with unconditional love from the start.
• Their trajectory from searching for identity to building a food revolution.
• The need for rites of passage and the value of uncertainty in travel.
• What we can learn from the whirling and wandering dervishes.
• Veganism and how to incorporate it without being radical.
• When you grow your own food, you savor every piece.
• Food is the center of every economy.
• How can you get involved in the food revolution?
• Manifesting, spirituality, and blah blah blah, let's just enjoy this moment.
• Their secret to happiness: look at life through childlike wonder.

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In this week's episode, I speak to someone close to my heart, Holly Tucker. I met Holly when she invited me on her podcast, Conversations of Inspiration, and I immediately felt I was talking to a friend. It's no wonder Holly is a beloved mentor to so many.

Holly Tucker is the founder of notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co and is the UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses. She believes that following your passion and building a business doing what you love is the key to a happy and fulfilled life. Through Holly & Co, a creative content company, Holly is working to positively influence this creative movement by redefining what it means to be a ‘small business’, encouraging more women to start their own businesses, as well as empowering our young with the skills to thrive in the new working world they are entering.

Bringing colour and creativity to the business world, Holly seeks to advise and inspire anyone who is dreaming of starting or is already on their business journey through her podcast Conversations of Inspiration, events, her inspiration and advice hub, and now, Do What You Love, Love What You Do, a Sunday Times Bestseller business book.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Holly and I immediately connected.
• Why she was "Holly Hurricane", working from age 7 and unstoppable.
• An ode to her parents, a model for partnership, and their secret to lasting love.
• Why settling in a relationship can actually be a good thing.
• Holly's journey as a successful pioneer of female entrepreneurs..
• Women are already the CEO's of their households and easily cut it in business.
• Her top business tip? Find your diamond and shine it.
• Emotional Commerce and the benefits of an 'emotional workplace'.
• Recovering from the crushing grind of a failed business, like a phoenix.
• Holly's top tip for happiness? Understand and embrace your mortality.

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This week, I am joined by an incredible couple that makes me straight up insecure because they're so fit. Lucy Davis and Ben Haldon, also known as the Not So Fit Couple, are all about no BS fitness. In addition to being social media influencers and trainers, they host the Not So Fit Couple Podcast, an off centre spin on everything health and fitness, relationships and business, with some epic guests along the way to help you transform your mind and body.

I wanted to know more about keeps them thriving in health, wealth, life, and work, especially as a couple who does everything together. I learned just how much they had to go through to become the role models they are today.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Ben proposed to Lucy on a hot air balloon and dealing with the stress.
• Working together as a couple, all the time, and loving every minute.
• Who's the boss?
• Communication is the secret of a healthy relationship, and occasionally, secrets.
• Ben and Lucy's individual experiences through eating disorders and therapy.
• Can we all get six pack abs?
• Lucy's drunken sign-up for an ultramarathon and how she get through it.
• The changing idea of body image and what it means to fit.
• How to deal with negative comments and why you'll always anger someone.
• Top fitness tip? It's not race. Enjoy it. Consistency is key.
• Lucy's top happiness tip? The physical act of smiling more :)
• Ben's top happiness tip? Revisit your childhood as much as you can.

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This week's guest is the inspiring Carly Meyers, a woman who learned to do it all except the things that make her unhappy.

Carly was a professional dancer performing in prestigious West End Musicals and arenas around the world. At the height of her success, her career was cut short when an injury meant she could no longer dance and was forced to completely start again. She believes this injury is the best thing to have happened to her as it threw her in the direction of entrepreneurship and her true purpose.

Over the last 9 years she has built 2 hugely successful online business’s and reached the top 1% of leaders in the social marketing industry worldwide and is now the CEO of Girls Building Empires. She has coached hundreds of others to build their own online business and has a relentless passion for helping women reach places in their own personal and business growth that they never even thought possible.

She is the host of the female entrepreneur podcast Made For More, on which I was a guest the same day we recorded this (check it out). Running her businesses around her 2 kids under the age of 3, she has figured out how to work smart and is obsessed with helping people earn more while working less.

Listen as we discuss:

• The truth about being a West End musical dancer (it's not glamorous).
• The fateful injury that ended her dancing career.
• Advice for aspiring artists on juggling passion and career.
• Why she left a job at Apple (it involves lunch).
• Experiencing extreme success wrapped around profound unhappiness.
• Learingn to celebrate achievements rather than continually striving.
• The hustle should only be towards the most fulfilled version of you.
• How she is leaning more into motherhood and away from her masculine.
• Women and mothers can do it all, but only if they want.
• Carly's top tip for happiness: accept who you are.

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I met today's guest briefly when he walked by while I was having dinner with a mutual friend. He is one of the most special people,  a perfect example of a person who has done the work. Growing up a" brown, gay, small, and muslim" man in a  post-9/11 North America, he has not only arrived at the very top of one of the world's most prestigious industries, but also at the height of knowing and embracing his true identity. And I promise you, it's a wonderful one.

Imran Amed is one of fashion’s leading writers, thinkers and commentators, and is founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion (BoF), a modern media company and the authoritative voice of the $2.5 trillion global fashion and luxury industries.

Imran began his career as a management consultant and started writing about the fashion business from his sofa in London in 2007.BoF sparked a new kind of fashion dialogue, exploring the key drivers of an industry  undergoing unprecedented change and rapid growth. 

Imran’s writing filled a void in fashion media and soon his analysis garnered tens of thousands of readers who would wake each morning to The Daily Digest email newsletter.  In 2017, ten years after founding BoF, he was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the fashion industry. In 2018, Imran was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. He has also been named in Fast Company’s annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, British GQ’s list of the 100 Most Influential Men in Britain, Indian GQ’s list of the 50 Most Influential Global Indians, and Wired’s list of the 100 most influential figures in Britain’s digital economy.

As you can tell, this episode is longer than normal. As a result, the last 15 minutes were only recorded on a back-up device. You will notice a shift in audio quality that may be bothersome at first, but stick it out and your ears will soon adapt. It's worth it. I am a one-man traveling podcast studio, and I don't always get the tech right. But we're doing our best for you and thank you for your patience as we perfect this craft.

Listen as we discuss:

• We're all "fashion people", the most democratic form of expression.
• Why do wealthy people tend to dress extravagantly?
• The reason I wear a black t-shirt everyday (and my soft spot for cars).
• Imran's childhood and his journey to becoming who he is.
• A broad, general, multifaceted education beats - and often leads to - specializing.
• You don't have to fit into life. You can fit life into who you are.
• How we can find gratitude for our pain.
• A defining moment: confronting anti-Islamic abuse at Harvard after 9/11.
• What it's like to be an openly gay muslim man.
• The origins of his massively popular company, The Business of Fashion.
• Align your talent, skills, and passion, and you'll find your purpose.
• Why it's refreshing to be asked personal questions.

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This week's episode is focused on healing. We spend a lot of episodes discussing mental health, but anyone who's ever been afflicted with chronic pain or disease knows hard it is to stay happy in that state.

A former investment banker turned naturopathic nutritionist, Yalda Alaoui is the CEO & founder of Eat Burn Sleep,  an acclaimed 'no-nonsense' science-backed nutrition platform focusing on anti-inflammation and promoting gut health. Yalda is disrupting the industries formally dominated by men. She is a London-based entrepreneur, inflammation pioneer, mother and creator who is giving people a second chance at life with her Eat Burn Sleep lifestyle. After suffering from an array of illnesses and getting no help in the medical field, Yalda looked inwards to cure herself. She now helps treat many conditions, some of which are only recently coming to the forefront of the broader wellness discussion.

Listen as we discuss:

• Yalda's upbringing in Morocco and career trajectory.
• Why she stopped working after motherhood.
• The hardwired guilt of a mother.
• Her diagnosis with multiple autoimmune diseases and the dangers of inflammation.
• Food, movement, and mental wellness: the pillars of healing.
• The body sees extremes as a shock, even healthy ones.
• Eat: Avoid processed foods. Feed your gut bacteria.
• Burn: Do the right kind of exercise for your body. The wrong kind can make you worse.
• Sleep: Tell yourself you're going to sleep well tonight, over and over.
• Why Yalda' doesn't like the term "single mother."
• What is Yalda's top tip for happiness? Think happy to be happy.

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For the last episode in my tour of Holland, I'm back in one of my favorite spots in Amsterdam with my wonderful friend Jimmy Nelson and accompanied by Prince Constantijn. We three met in September 2021 in the Netherlands at Jimmy's exhibition, The Last Sentinels, which was absolutely breathtaking. I sat down with Jimmy and Constantijn to discuss the value in preserving heritage, the disappearing Dutch culture, the bliss of finding an adopted home, and Jimmy's newest projects. The video of this episode, linked below, is simply the better way to consume this conversation.

In his latest book, Between the Sea and the Sky, Jimmy Nelson presents portraits of twenty Dutch communities wearing regional traditional dress and the environment that shaped them. It is his most personal book ever. During the recent pandemic, which restricted travel across the world, Jimmy Nelson realized he didn't need to travel to the ends of the Earth to discover outstanding human beauty. This insight gave rise to a new project much closer to home, a stunning art book and ode to the Netherlands, his adopted fatherland.

Listen as we discuss:

• Jimmy's adopted Dutchhood and the root of his love for the Netherlands.
• His loving process of photographing 20 traditional Dutch villages.
• Why the Dutch don't brag about being Dutch and dealing with their colonial past.
• Between the Sea and Sky
• Why does Jimmy carry a cumbersome old camera with limited film?
• Delayed gratification and the beauty of the process.
• Some features of Dutch culture with the "Definitive Dutch Man", Prince Constantijn.
• Is the metaverse the next step of modernization?
• Slow down and be interested in people, and life will give its fruits.
• Visit Jimmy's exhibition on October 14. More details at jimmynelson.com/exhibitions

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In this episode, I speak to the legendary Karin Bloemen at her home in Broek in Waterland, The Netherlands. My dear friend Sonja Dippel, who runs One Billion Happy out of The Netherlands, arranged this meeting, and right away I knew I was in the presence of someone possessing extraordinary wisdom. Sonja, in her message to me, defined Karin in one word:  "Karin is color." After our conversation, I realized just how true that is, and just how many colors there really are, from the darkest to the brightest, that have come together to form a true human being.

Karin is a force of overcoming incredible adversity and finding a path to your personal peace. She is an actress, a singer, an Instagram sensation, and the author of two books. In all arts, and particularly the art of living, I have rarely encountered someone who can do it as well as she has.

Unfortunately, this week's episode discusses repeated incidents of sexual abuse that she and women around her have suffered. The goal of that aspect of this discussion is to inform and discuss how we can put an end to this heinously ugly side of humanity once and for all and support all victims, past and present. Remember, you are not alone, and help is out there and very willing to engage with you.

Listen as we discuss:

• Why fame isn't a big deal after all.
• What's the secret to a happy marriage? (Karin is married 30 years to her best friend.)
• How Karin raised the son of her sister, who died in a fire with two of her children.
• The extraordinary challenge of being a mother as a sexual assault victim.
• Karin's top parenting tip? Let teenagers be teenagers, but have zero tolerance for lying.
• The story of Karin's sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather.
• How can we stop sexual abuse and support the victims?
• What is the dynamic that leads men to sexually assault a child?
• Understanding intimacy versus perversion.
• Living for moments, not targets, and taking on the ego.
• When are you actually being you?
• Incorporating fire, water, air, and earth into performance.
• Karin's top tip for happiness: cherish what is and stay out of the waiting room.

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I am once again in Amsterdam on this endless quest for wisdom to talk to you about a little history and little future with one of my great friends, Carlo van Lienden. Before we begin, consider watching this podcast on YouTube instead (or as well). It heavily complements the experience with additional photos and footage. Link is below.

When I wrote Solve for Happy, my agent told me to write an evergreen,  not a big hit that quickly burns away. That has been achieved successfully by all accounts, with the book selling more copies each year than the year prior. There were two major media appearances that kicked things off. The first was my Channel 4 interview in the UK, which went viral. The second was my appearance on RTL Late Night in the Netherlands. Behind the camera of the latter was Carlo, who discovered me and brought me to the public eye in a country that has embraced me and the One Billion Happy mission without parallel.

Possessing a phenomenal work ethic and having worked in media through many pivots, Carlo can best be described in one phrase: a spotter of the truth.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Carlo played a major role in jumpstarting our mission.
• Carlo's former life as a cyclist for the National Team and a resulting eating disorder.
• How he became a cameraman instead, and why it was a very fair trade.
• The real reason why I think I became Chief Business Officer at Google X.
• Stoicism, and revisiting my talk with Donald Robertson (Slo Mo episodes 67 & 68)
• How a sports psychiatrist changed his life.
• The sheer bliss of altitude training in the Sierra Nevada and the effects on the ego.
• Stress + Rest = Growth
• "Embrace the suck."
• Why Slo Mo hasn't been very slow lately.
• The impending merge of the virtual and real worlds.
• How do we know what's real and what's fake anymore?
• Can we even handle the truth anymore?
• Whatever comes our way, we need to find our place at the top of the mountain.

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Sometimes, while traveling around the Netherlands, you end up seated in front of a prince and princess of the Dutch Royal House. And sometimes, you realize, they couldn't be any more different than what you'd expect from a royal. In fact,  they are two of the kindest, humblest, and most authentic people I've met yet.

Prince Constantijn & Princess Laurentien were kind enough to host me in The Hague at their Number Five foundation, where we recorded (and filmed) this episode. I felt a deep admiration for their efforts breaking through the restrictions of royal life to show a truly human face. When I published Scary Smart last October, I met with the Prince (thanks to the efforts of our tireless head of the One Billion Happy foundation, Sonja Dippel) to talk about AI. After our chat, he left, got into a very normal car, and drove himself to his next destination. I thought to myself, "This is a prince?". After later meeting Princess Laurentien, and learning of her own tireless efforts to make the world a better place by empowering women, expanding literacy, caring for the environment, among other pursuits, I became a fanboy of these two.

Ego is the cause of human suffering. Being a royal was exactly the test the Buddha faced in combatting his own ego. Here, we have two more examples of people in power recognizing the true nature of royalty and flipping the script for good.

When humanity shines more than royalty.

Listen as we discuss:

• How I met the Prince and Princess.
• The genius of a wet grass carpet, and how they work for their son.
• Establishing boundaries when it comes to social media.
• Princess Laurentien's evolution to feeling like a kid again.
• The strange request of asking to be treated normally.
• How this prince and princess fell in love.
• Dealing with scandal in the Netherlands and the greater role of government.
• It is crucial to look for wisdom from people that aren't at the top.
• Defensiveness is one of the top red flags for development.
• The exponential value of admitting ignorance.
• What is listening?
• Enabling the development of tech for good.
• Princess Laurentien's top tip for happiness?  Alignment with your values and imagining.
• Prince Constantijn's top tip for happiness? Analyzing the self and finding patience.

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It is episodes like this that make me feel like the luckiest man in the world.

In this week's conversation, I speak with Astrid Holleeder, the brave woman who risked her own life and freedom to put her brother, the most notorious criminal gangster in the modern history of the Netherlands, behind bars. Astrid is now unable to appear in public and lives in oscillation between freedom and fear, but with no regrets. You won't see her face if you decide to watch the video on YouTube (highly recommended), but her voice says it all.

Joining me along with Astrid is her daughter Miljuschka, an iconic Dutch model, actress, and TV chef in the Netherlands who rose to fame advocating for living free and emotionally, mentally, and phyiscally healthy. Miljuschka is a beloved figure with millions of fans and a beacon of strength herself.

Speaking to these two women together, mother and daughter, makes it clear that courage can run in the family. You will see that most of this conversation is with Astrid as Miljuschka humbly gives her mother the rare chance to express herself publicly. We focus less on the unbelievable story that led to her bestselling book, Judas, and more on the storm of emotions and experiences that led her to a sense of peace despite an incredibly difficult childhood and adulthood.

This episode contains explicit language and themes. We felt it appropriate to leave this episode unaltered.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Astrid got the strength to completely upend her life for the sake of what's right.
• The horror of living in fear of her criminal brother and his threats and murders.
• The worst ultimatum: blind loyalty or death to your loved ones.
• Astrid living in survival mode and going to therapy to learn right from wrong.
• The moment she learned that not all father's are abusive and finally stood up to her's.
• Why Astrid never followed through on her plan to kill her own brother.
• How the internet and discovering psychology has rewired her brain to a place of peace.
• The one beautiful gift her brother gave her when he took away her freedom.
• What does Miljuschka wish for her mother?
• Astrid's last moments with her mother showed her more than a lifetime together.
• A discussion on death and its purpose.
• What does the universe have planned from this seemingly horrible story?

Other episodes referenced in this conversation:
Edith Eger: bit.ly/3pUojle
Pin Van Lommel: bit.ly/3pO9HUJ

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Just in time for back to school, I speak with my friend Nadim Saad on educating children and parents in ways that will truly transform the world.

Nadim is a best-selling author, speaker and coach, and entrepreneur. He founded The Happy Confident Company to help children thrive by offering them the insights and tools they need to face life’s challenges and become the best version of themselves. Nadim spent the last decade working with renowned therapists and teachers, drawing from the latest research in child psychology and neuroscience to develop wellbeing products and programs that have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of families.

This is a marvelous overview of becoming masters of perhaps the most influential domain of our lives: parenting and educating children. It is so chock full of nuggets of wisdom that you’ll notice more notes below than normal.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Nadim became the best straight male dancer I’ve ever seen.
• It begins and ends with connecting to your emotions.
• When you shout at kids, they physically cannot listen to your orders.
• Teaching kids to deal with sadness and disappointment is just as important as learning to be happy.
• Disagreements between partners on how to parent are normally about how to discipline.
• Three keys: Meta-cognition, emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
• Be the parent you wish you had, first to your inner child.
• Parenting is just leadership but for children.
• A throwback to my chat with Zoe Blaskey in episodes 148/149.
• The 10 powers we need to teach kids.
• The Happy Confident Movement
• Why the school history program is so harmful. 
• Aya says: The power distribution is the remarkable part. There’s no big boss.
• Nadim’s daughters Father’s Day card that made him cry.
• Nadim’s top tips to raise happy children: sense of agency, allowing feelings, and feeling like a team.

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This week, I speak with Rose Hood, co-founder of perhaps the most Instagrammed cafe in London, Farm Girl. I sat down with her at Farm Girl for a chat as light and pleasant as the brilliant coffee they serve. As a mother and entrepreneur who is in business with her husband, Rose is a success story on all fronts. The secret? A loving and loyal support system.

Listen as we discuss:

• How I ended up recording Slo Mo at Farm Girl.
• Why Rose moved from Melbourne to London.
• The story of Farm Girl, her phenomenal cafe and business.
• Surviving lockdown as a business.
• London as an amazing city for women entrepreneurs.
• How Rose learned to make a great coffee.
• What constitutes a healthy diet?
• The challenges of doing business with your husband.
• Evolving a business through failure.
• My pipe dream of running a strictly pie and coffee shop (or being a farmer).
• Rose's top tip for happiness? A loving, loyal support network.

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We are recording again out of Farm Girl, this time with Alya Mooro (and my daughter Aya present). Alya approached me on Instagram with a thank you from one Egyptian to another. I read a bit about her and realized the great value she’s bringing into the world.

The fact is, history has been unfair to women and that continues to this day. As a Middle Easterner, I want to dive into that fact from a cultural perspective familiar to me.

Alya Mooro is an Egyptian born, London raised writer and author of the bestselling 2019 book The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes. Alya has written for New York Magazine, The Telegraph, Refinery29 and maintains a monthly newsletter titled The Greater Conversation, continuing the themes of her bestseller. She is also host and producer of the podcast Talk of Shame, where she speaks with groundbreaking fellow Middle Eastern women to explore the meaning and impact shame has on our lives, attempting to decipher how we can best stop letting it run our lives and start living our most authentic selves. 

Listen as we discuss:

• Alya’s multicultural upbringing.
• The theme of being othered.
• In the Middle East, your friends are your family.
• The immense value of open dialogue between parents and kids.
• At a point in time, you need to stop parenting.
• Middle Eastern stereotypes of women and how they influence the women too.
• What is a feminist?
• The shame around sex  and rebranding it.
• These days, whoever cares less, wins.
• You are what you eat on social media.
• Lean into your femininity.
• The difference between childless and child-free.
• Why marriage doesn’t feel worth it for Alya.
• The failure of second wave feminism.
• Alya’s definition of happiness:  when what you do and what you want are in harmony.

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For the next few weeks, we'll be coming to you with conversations I had at one of my favorite cafes, Farm Girl in South Kensington, London.

This week's guest is Vicki Anstey, an almost overwhelmingly inspiring woman. Vicki is a world record holder, adventurer, award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and athlete. After 20 years in a relationship that limited and stifled her and a successful career as an advertising professional, Vicki became a fitness pioneer and later one of the first ever women to participate (at age 41) in Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins, reaching the final stages after 11 days in extreme conditions at an altitude of 3,000ft in Chile. 

In 2021, exactly a year before this episode was published,  she and 2 other women, the Girls Who Dare, set a new World Record for rowing unaided across the Pacific Ocean, confronting her fear of deep, open water to do so. It took 60 days, 17 hours and 6 minutes. Her latest endeavor was a 5 day race in the Arctic, covering a distance of over 230km in temperatures of -35 degrees, carrying everything she needed to survive In 2023, she plans to participate in the World’s Toughest Bike Race, the Race Across America (RAAM), covering 3,000 miles across 17 states in just 7 days. 

Listen as we discuss:

• How Vicki realized her extraordinary potential at age 40.
• Her memories from SAS Who Dares Wins (video here) and surviving interrogation.
• Pushing your limits and learning how to get through them is the only way to evolve.
• Why Women adapt better to calorie and sleep deprivation.
• How her ongoing divorce became a useful comparison for tolerating present suffering.
• Rowing the Pacific Ocean dealing with fear, storms, and talking to the moon.
• When you're already in the arena, fear becomes less of a concern.
• Vicki was in her past life.
• What should you do if you're not reaching your potential? Start in 5, 4, 3...
• Some of her techniques for moving toward your potential.
• Her next journey racing across America.
• Vicky's top secret for happiness? Discover your capabilities.

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