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  From Survival to Seven Figures: Building Wealth with Purpose, Strategy, and Alignment | Ash Shukla 16.10.2026 32min

  What does it take to go from arriving in a new country with just $20 and no English to helping thousands of entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses?In this powerful episode of The Better Life Podcast, we sit down with Ash Shukla, holistic business consultant, founder of Financial CHAKRAS, bestselling author of Sell Like Crazy, and Congressional Honoree.Ash shares insights on resilience, sales, wealth creation, business growth, and the connection between mindset, purpose, and financial success. We explore how entrepreneurs can attract high-value clients, build predictable revenue, scale their businesses, and pursue financial freedom without sacrificing their well-being.Discover how to align your purpose with your financial goals, develop a wealth-building mindset, and create success that goes beyond money.In this episode, you'll discover:- How to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth.- Strategies for attracting high-value clients and increasing revenue.- The relationship between mindset, purpose, and wealth creation.- How to scale a business without burning out.- Why true success requires both financial growth and personal alignment.If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or anyone seeking a better relationship with money and success, this conversation is for you.Subscribe to The Better Life Podcast for more conversations on business, money, psychology, personal growth, faith, and living a more meaningful life.
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  From Pressure to Path: How to Build Self-Trust and Create Lasting Change 14.10.2026 23min

  What if lasting change doesn’t come from pushing yourself harder, but from learning to show up for yourself with compassion? In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, holistic wellness coach and author Kerisma Vere joins us to explore healing, self-trust, nervous-system regulation, and personal growth. We’ll discuss how to move beyond pressure and self-criticism toward sustainable change, emotional well-being, and a better quality of life.
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  The Human Advantage: How Leadership and Communication Build High-Performing Teams 13.10.2026 33min

  What makes some teams thrive while others struggle? In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, we sit down with David Lengyel, founder of Venture Up and an experienced expert in leadership, communication, and team performance, to explore the principles behind building high-performing teams.Drawing on more than 40 years of experience working with thousands of groups across diverse industries, David shares insights on building trust, improving communication, fostering accountability, and creating a workplace culture where people can perform at their best. We also explore why human skills remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven world.Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, team leader, or aspiring professional, this conversation will help you understand how better leadership and communication can transform your team.
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  From Corporate Life to Adventure: How to Reinvent Yourself and Live Fully | Bill Mullen 12.10.2026 36min

  What if the life you truly want begins when you dare to step beyond the familiar?In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, I sit down with Bill Mullen, also known as “Bangkok Bill”—an entrepreneur, author, explorer, sailor, and founder of Thailand Adventure Network.After building a career in corporate leadership and training, Bill chose a different path, embracing adventure, exploration, and a new life in Thailand.We explore the courage to start over, overcome limiting beliefs, pursue your passions, and stop postponing the life you want to live. Bill also shares insights on entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, travel, and the lessons that come from stepping outside your comfort zone.In this episode, you'll discover:- How to find the courage to change direction in life.- Why it's never too late to pursue a new dream.- How adventure can transform your perspective.- Lessons in entrepreneurship and building a life on your own terms.- Why you should stop waiting for the perfect time to begin.If you've ever felt stuck in a predictable routine or wondered whether there's more to life, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step.Subscribe to The Better Life Podcast for conversations that challenge your thinking, expand your perspective, and help you live a better life.#TheBetterLifePodcast #BillMullen #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention #Entrepreneurship
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  From Cancer Survivor to Purpose: The GoOutLiving Attitude with Jonathan Brandt 30.09.2026 28min

  What does it mean to truly live after surviving cancer?In this powerful conversation, Jonathan Brandt shares his personal journey through cancer, recovery, health challenges, and the devastating loss of his wife, Kristie, to cervical cancer. We explore how these experiences transformed his understanding of wellness, resilience, habits, and purpose.Jonathan explains the “GoOutLiving” attitude and why taking an active role in your health can make a meaningful difference. We also discuss building healthier habits, navigating life after treatment, balancing different approaches to wellness, and finding purpose in the middle of difficult seasons.This is a conversation about more than surviving—it’s about learning how to keep living, growing, and helping others along the way.
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  Can AI Teach Us to Think Better? Challenging Our Own Beliefs 24.09.2026 20min

  In this episode, Mohamed Nabil explores how AI can be used not just to provide answers, but to challenge our assumptions and expose weaknesses in our thinking. We discuss his AIDOP approach, intellectual humility, critical thinking, and the difference between blindly following opinions and genuinely pursuing truth.
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  From Homelessness to Purpose: How Faith Can Transform Your Story 23.09.2026 32min

  What if your darkest season isn't the end of your story, but the beginning of your purpose?In this powerful conversation, Xenia Ioannidis shares her journey from homelessness in Miami to becoming an author, coach, creative director, and creator of Crowned in Faith, a children’s faith series combining stories, coloring, and music.We explore faith, purpose, personal transformation, creativity, starting over, and how difficult seasons can become the foundation for something meaningful. Xenia also shares lessons from her work helping others and her passion for equipping the next generation with practical principles of faith and hope.
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  The Future of Search: How AI Is Changing the Way Businesses Get Discovered 21.09.2026 21min

  AI is transforming how people search for information, discover brands, and make purchasing decisions. In this episode, Shanzila Ahmed explores Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI search visibility, and the future of digital marketing, sharing practical insights on how businesses can position themselves to be discovered in the age of ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI-powered search platforms.
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  Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: Becoming a Brain Athlete 19.09.2026 33min

  What if your brain could be trained just like your body?In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, I sit down with Arnold Beekes, creator of Brain Fitness and Brain Athletes, to explore neuroplasticity, mental fitness, emotional regulation, leadership, and the power of breaking free from limiting patterns.We discuss why change is difficult, how to respond better under pressure, what it means to become a Brain Athlete, and how intentional brain training can help us think clearer, feel steadier, and live better.If you're interested in personal growth, mental performance, leadership, neuroscience, or human potential, this conversation offers practical ideas for becoming more intentional about the way you think, feel, and live.
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  Leadership Under Pressure: Making Better Decisions When It Matters Most 18.09.2026 23min

  What happens to our leadership and decision-making when the pressure is on? In this episode, Silvia Rizzo shares insights from high-performance environments in sport and business, exploring how leaders can handle mistakes, make decisions with incomplete information, balance control with adaptability, and maintain credibility when things don’t go according to plan.We also discuss resilience, identity, accountability, and what leaders can learn from elite sport about performing effectively under pressure.
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  Men’s health after 40 as a leadership and lifestyle issue— with Brian parana 18.09.2026 23min

  Interview PreviewIn this episode of The Better Life, we sit down with Brian Parana, a men’s health and lifestyle coach with over two decades of experience helping busy men over 40 lose fat, improve their health, and regain their energy.Our conversation goes beyond diets and exercise to explore why successful men often struggle with their health, how physical health impacts leadership and family life, and how simple systems can create lasting change.Brian shares practical insights on nutrition, strength training, consistency, discipline, blood-work markers, and staying healthy despite demanding work and family responsibilities.If you’re a man over 40—or someone who cares about the health of the men in your life—this conversation offers practical wisdom for building a healthier, stronger, and better life.
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  Are You Living for the System or for Yourself? | Human-Centric Living with Michaell Magrutsche 15.09.2026 32min

  What if the systems around us are shaping our lives more than we realize?In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, I sit down with Michaell Magrutsche—multimedia artist, author, speaker, strategist, and creativity-awareness educator—to explore what it really means to live a human-centric life.We discuss the difference between living for systems and living according to our human nature, the power of creativity, self-awareness, healthy dialogue, and adaptability, and how neurodiversity can reveal untapped human potential.
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  The Nervous System: The Missing Key to Recovery, Health and a Better Life 14.09.2026 28min

  Why do some people exercise, sleep, eat well, and still feel exhausted? In this episode, Dr. Steve McGough explains how the nervous system influences recovery, stress, intimacy, and overall well-being. We explore why chronic stress can keep the body from recovering, how Eastern practices and modern neuroscience intersect, and practical ways to help the body truly switch from survival mode to recovery.
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  What Hospice Teaches Us About Living a Better Life 13.09.2026 30min

  What can caring for people at the end of life teach us about how to live? In this powerful conversation, Nancy Ensley draws from her experience as a nurse and hospice specialist to explore life, mortality, relationships, grief, resilience, faith, and the things that truly matter. We discuss why we often postpone important conversations, what people value when time becomes limited, and how confronting mortality can help us live with greater purpose and intention.
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  Built to Grow: Standing Out, Building Trust, and Winning in the Digital Age 12.09.2026 30min

  In this episode of The Better Life Podcast, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, to explore what it really takes to build and grow a business in today’s digital world.With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes shares lessons from entrepreneurship, digital marketing, SEO, and working with construction and trade businesses.We discuss why businesses struggle to stand out online, whether SEO still matters in the age of AI, how small businesses can compete with larger brands, and why trust and authentic human connection are becoming increasingly important.Wes also shares practical insights on using AI without losing authenticity, avoiding wasted marketing spend, building credibility, and developing the resilience needed to succeed in challenging times.
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  The Hidden Story of Scripture: Understanding the Biblical World Behind the Text 09.09.2026 40min

  What happens when we look beyond the familiar words of Scripture and explore the cultural, Jewish, and symbolic world in which the Bible was written?In this episode of The Better Life, I’m joined by Dror Ben Ami, an author and biblical researcher whose work explores biblical metaphors and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.Together, we explore the deeper meanings behind biblical imagery, the Jewish context of Scripture, and how understanding the world of the biblical authors can influence the way we read and interpret the Bible today.This conversation invites us to look beyond surface-level interpretations and ask deeper questions about the Scriptures, their symbolism, and the connections between the Old and New Testaments.If you want to understand the Bible with greater historical, cultural, and literary depth, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.
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  The Hidden Psychology of High Performance: Overcoming Fear, Self-Doubt & Limiting Beliefs 07.09.2026 18min

  In this powerful episode of The Better Life, we sit down with Steve Barton, high-performance executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, to explore the hidden psychological barriers that can prevent even successful people from reaching their full potential.Steve shares insights from more than four decades of business and leadership experience, explaining how fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame can influence our decisions, relationships, and performance without us realizing it.We discuss the difference between reacting from pressure and leading from awareness, the importance of intuition in leadership, and why achieving external success does not always guarantee inner peace or fulfillment.Steve also introduces practical ways to develop greater self-awareness, build confidence, overcome limiting thought patterns, and operate with greater clarity and purpose.This conversation is for entrepreneurs, leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to understand themselves better and create meaningful success without losing their peace along the way.
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  Building a Good Life: The Choices That Shape Who We Become 06.09.2026 24min

  What does it really mean to build a good life?In this episode of The Better Life, I’m joined by Kirana Sidin, bestselling author and life coach, to explore how intentional choices, self-awareness, purpose, and timeless wisdom can shape the life we ultimately create.We often know what matters to us, yet living according to those values can be much harder. Kirana shares insights from her personal journey and her work helping people move beyond simply knowing what makes life meaningful to actually living it intentionally.We explore what it means to define a “good life” for yourself, how external expectations can influence our choices, why intentionality matters, and how small everyday decisions can gradually shape our identity, relationships, and sense of purpose.If you've ever asked yourself, “Am I actually building the life I want, or am I simply living the life that happened to me?”—this conversation is for you.Listen, reflect, and start building your own version of a good life.
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  Beautifully Dysfunctional: From Rock Bottom to Resilience 03.09.2026 29min

  Beautifully Dysfunctional: From Rock Bottom to ResilienceIn this powerful episode of The Better Life, I sit down with Troy Haslinger, author of Beautifully Dysfunctional, TEDTalk speaker, and ultra-marathon runner.Troy opens up about his journey through addiction, mental health struggles, career failure, the devastating loss of his sister, and the role faith played in helping him rebuild his life.This is an honest conversation about resilience, healing, failure, and the courage to begin again.If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or like your mistakes have defined you, Troy’s story is a reminder that rock bottom doesn’t have to be the end—it can be the beginning of a better life.
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  Why Knowing Isn't Enough:The Missing Link Between Self-Awareness and Lasting Change 02.09.2026 29min

  Why Knowing Isn’t Enough: The Missing Link Between Self-Awareness and Lasting ChangeWhy do we sometimes know exactly what we need to change, yet continue repeating the same patterns?In this powerful episode of The Better Life, I sit down with Dr. Heléna Kate, an applied psychologist and founder of Sacred Lights, to explore why self-awareness alone doesn't always lead to transformation.With more than 30 years of experience helping leaders, high-performers, and seekers integrate psychology, purpose, relationships, and spiritual growth, Dr. Kate shares what it really takes to move from simply understanding ourselves to actually changing how we live.We explore the difference between knowing and becoming, why intelligent and successful people can still feel stuck, what it means to live a fragmented life, and how we can create greater coherence between who we are, what we believe, and how we live.If you've ever thought, “I know what I should do, so why can't I seem to do it?”—this conversation is for you.Listen, reflect, and discover what your self-awareness is asking you to become.