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235: Chris Hardwick - Does adventure bridge what is and what could be? Oct 15, 2026

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Chris Hardwick is a Vancouver-based executive business coach, TEC Chair, speaker, and self-described “Adventurepreneur.” He’s spent 20+ years building, buying, and selling companies, has led 50 infrastructure projects across North America and Australia worth a combined $3.5 billion, grew his first company from $1M to $15M in five years, and has generated over $365M in revenue.

These days he runs one-on-one coaching, CEO peer groups, and strategic adventure retreats for leaders who want to build something big without sacrificing their health, family, or sense of fun. His core values are adventure, integrity, risk-taking, fun, family, and growth, and he lives them.

Find him here:

Website: chrishardwickinc.com
Instagram: @adventures_with_chris_hardwick
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrishardwick
Facebook: facebook.com/chrishardwickleadership
YouTube: youtube.com/@chrishardwickleadership

Chapters

00:52 — What it means to be an adventurepreneur
01:20 — Facing fear to discover what you’re capable of
03:47 — Why challenge can build courage
05:07 — Kilimanjaro and transformative adventure
06:08 — Rock climbing, fear, and the body’s safety response
08:11 — The Camino, via ferrata, and shared lessons
09:34 — The connection between entrepreneurship and adventure
12:11 — A climbing challenge that helped inspire a promotion
15:06 — Building courageous, innovative teams through adventure
17:16 — Chris’s family roots in travel and business
20:12 — Construction work, travel, and building companies
23:31 — Moving into coaching and leadership development
24:45 — Why getting outside matters
25:33 — Childhood fearlessness and adult risk
27:53 — Risk management as a business advantage
29:18 — The amygdala, fear, and our modern environment
32:40 — Separating fear from danger
35:25 — Recognizing the body’s early signs of fear
36:37 — A simple breathing practice for stress
38:27 — Using touch to interrupt a stress response
40:45 — Cold water, breathwork, and nervous-system resets
42:18 — Training for an ultramarathon after a knee injury
43:42 — Running a marathon after being told it might not be possible
46:05 — How expectations about age shape our ambitions
52:54 — Starting small and building momentum
53:51 — Everyday habits for health and fitness
55:34 — Chris’s work and the upcoming Adventurepreneur Club
56:25 — Wilderness trips designed for entrepreneurial leaders

Keywords: Adventurepreneur, adventure, entrepreneurship, leadership development, fear, risk management, courage, resilience, personal growth, wilderness experiences, team building, company culture, amygdala, nervous system, breathing exercises, stress regulation, via ferrata, Kilimanjaro, Camino de Santiago, ultramarathon, aging, habits, Adventurepreneur Club

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234: Stephen Jenkinson - Can the Afflicted Process the Affliction? Aug 26, 2026

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In this episode, I speak again with Stephen Jenkinson about his new book, Trembling Still, his experiences with Parkinson's disease, and his profound insights on life, death, diagnosis, and acceptance. We explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and finding beauty in suffering, offering deep reflections on the human condition.

Check out his books and tour via his website: https://orphanwisdom.com

Keywords: Stephen Jenkinson, Trembling Still, Parkinson's, life and death, vulnerability, acceptance, human experience, grief, resilience, art and suffering

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson and Trembling Still

02:15 Stephen's journey with Parkinson's and the impact on life

04:57 The origins and purpose of Trembling Still

09:23 Confronting the last day of life as known

15:34 Trust, doubt, and the experience of affliction

20:54 The increase of neurodegenerative diseases and societal implications

29:39 The long road of suffering and the search for meaning

40:46 Art, poetry, and making sense of the senseless

50:54 Living with vulnerability and the courage to be seen

54:42 Witnessing and the infrastructure of healing

58:44 Practical insights: zippers, buttons, and living with aging

01:02:28 Closing thoughts: living fully with mortality and joy

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233: Allie Michelle - How do you live before you're ready? May 21, 2026

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Allie Michelle is consciousness in a meatbag, returned. She's a poet, spoken word performer, certified meditation, yoga, and breathwork teacher, and the bestselling author of Explorations of a Cosmic Soul, The Rose That Blooms in the Night, and The Words Left Unspoken. Her new book, Don’t Wait to Light the Candles, is out now with Simon & Schuster. Her work explores vulnerability, love, grief, and the strength it takes to be soft.

In this conversation, we explore the depths of poetry, life, creativity, and how writing can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and living courageously. We also chat about her new book and artistic journey.

Allie was first on the podcast way back in 2019, episode 20, if you want to listen to that time capsule, too.

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Keywords: poetry, creativity, life lessons, writing, self-discovery, new book, artistic process, inspiration

Key Topics

The role of poetry in healing and self-understanding
Allie Michelle's creative process and inspiration
The challenges and rewards of sharing art authentically
Balancing vulnerability and success in artistic expression
The importance of living courageously and embracing uncertainty

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Poetry and Life

07:09 Exploring the Essence of Poetry

15:08 The Journey of Writing a New Book

23:09 Navigating Uncertainty and Personal Growth

31:08 Embracing Authenticity in Writing

40:54 The Impact of External Feedback

47:32 Confronting Visibility and Success

59:04 Where to find Allie

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232: Stephen Jenkinson - What is the role of ritual in love and life? Apr 24, 2026

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Stephen Jenkinson is a Canadian writer, teacher, and grief-whisperer. He holds master's degrees from Harvard (theology) and the University of Toronto (social work), spent years directing palliative care at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, and has worked intimately with dying people and their families. He's the founder of the Orphan Wisdom School and the author of seven books, including the award-winning Die Wise and Come of Age: The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble. He's also the subject of the documentary film Griefwalker. His work asks hard questions about what it means to live well, and he doesn't let any of us off easy.

Keywords: love, matrimony, ritual, culture, grief, wisdom, transformation, relationships, tradition, initiation

Key Topics

The meaning of matrimony as a cultural and generational act

The relationship between grief, gratitude, and love
The importance of tradition and formality in modern relationships
The concept of matrimony as mothering and culture-building

The Deep Wisdom of Matrimony and Culture
Embracing Limitations: The Heart of Love and Ritual

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson

05:21 The Journey to the Orphan Wisdom School

07:47 Farming and the Art of Attention

12:16 Confronting Acceptance and Heartbreak

15:53 Gratitude Born from Heartbreak

20:24 Awareness and Change

22:21 The Nature of Matrimony

30:22 Longing for Real Connections

32:30 The Evolution of Wedding Ceremonies

36:30 Challenging Traditional Templates

40:27 Rethinking Seating Arrangements

44:29 The Role of Formality in Matrimony

48:37 Patrimony vs. Matrimony

52:32 The Nature of Rituals vs. Celebrations

56:08 Embracing Limitations in Relationships

58:41 The Grief of Transitioning into Marriage

01:00:29 The Wisdom of Elders in Matrimony

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231: Tad Hargrave - Where's the line between persuasion and coercion? Apr 06, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg sits down with Tad Hargrave, founder of Marketing for Hippies, to explore how marketing can be practiced ethically, beautifully, and effectively. Tad breaks down the distinctions between coercion and persuasion and shares practical ways to build trust, integrity, and reputation in business.

Topics covered include:

The fundamental difference between coercion and persuasion in marketing
The importance of ethics, truth, and alignment before sharing offers
The seven fundamentals of ethical marketing, including clear niching, compelling point of view, and filtering clients
How to lower client risk cleverly with filtering and 'Are You Sure' pages
The influence of reciprocity, social proof, and reputation in long-term success
The impact of coaching space, financial stability, and reputation management
Critique of manipulative tactics like urgency, scarcity, and high-pressure sales
The importance of authenticity, empathy, and beauty in marketing practices

A few things we discussed:

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome and guest introduction
02:09 - Who is Tad? His background and mission
03:40 - Targeting resistant holistic practitioners and ethical marketing
06:03 - Shift from "get the sale" mentality to honest alignment
07:26 - Distinction between coercion and consent-based sharing
08:58 - The role of ethics, space, and clear niches in marketing success
10:22 - Building compelling points of view and filtering clients effectively
11:31 - The metaphor of the spear: fundamentals and sharing
12:11 - Persuasion vs coercion explained
15:02 - Using worldview, diagnosis, and premises in marketing
15:55 - The problem with gimmicks like urgency and scarcity
16:43 - The ethics of scarcity and genuine urgency
18:20 - The structure of effective marketing involving attention, filtering, and lowering risk
21:49 - Empathy and speaking to clients' pain, fear, and desire points
23:01 - Building credibility and value in offers
24:00 - Managing high-risk scenarios ethically
25:31 - The danger of exploiting pain or manufactured discontent
27:48 - The importance of honesty and authenticity over tricks
28:09 - The long-term value of reputation and integrity
31:39 - Respectful, opt-in approach at workshops and events
36:26 - Critique of manipulative marketing videos
37:28 - How false promises and "automatic compliance" are unethical
40:45 - The impact on self-respect and industry trust
43:43 - Filtering clients through transparent pages and vetting processes
45:04 - The power of honesty and clarity in decision-making
46:35 - Ethical reflection in client engagement and pricing
48:49 - Long-term reputation and sustainability in business
53:05 - The collective importance of industry reputation
55:46 - Final thoughts on ethical leadership and industry pitfalls
56:17 - Common pet peeves: rationalizing coercive tactics
58:40 - The lies behind "light" versus "dark" marketing approaches
60:17 - The visual and linguistic errors in marketing that undermine trust
61:55 - Cues from indigenous elders vs industry norms for ethics
63:05 - Closing remarks and how to connect with Tad

230: Nikki Weaver - Can you speak your truth and survive it? Sep 25, 2025

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Nikki Weaver teaches writing, yoga, and self-expression to women in prisons. She is the founder of On The Inside, an organization that builds a creative connection for incarcerated women, both individually and collectively, by telling stories, igniting hearts, and sparking dialogue. They aim to spread creative connections for women on the inside and outside by breaking down the walls that keep us apart.

In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of creativity and poetry, the importance of community and connection, and the need for rehabilitation over punishment in the prison system. Nikki shares her personal journey, the impact of her work on her parenting, and the lessons learned from the women she teaches. The conversation emphasizes the humanity of incarcerated individuals and the potential for healing through storytelling and creative expression.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheinside2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ontheinside.space

Website: https://www.ontheinside.space

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-the-inside2/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Creative Healing in Prisons

05:41 The Evolution of Nikki's Work

08:29 Transformative Power of Poetry and Movement

11:26 Personal Growth Through Incarceration

14:30 Understanding Incarcerated Individuals

17:21 Building Community and Connection

20:21 The Importance of Forgiveness and Healing

23:30 Navigating the Prison System

26:23 The Role of Choice and Agency

29:34 Creating a Culture of Care

32:29 The Power of Play in Healing

35:34 Logistics of Teaching in Prisons

38:39 The Impact of Consistency and Reliability

41:35 Empowerment Through Shared Stories

43:12 Empowering Women Through Lived Experience

45:44 The Somatic Experience of Healing

50:37 Finding Voice Through Movement

56:23 Parenting Through Trauma and Healing

01:03:47 The Need for Rehabilitation in Prisons

01:07:19 Stories of Transformation and Healing

01:13:59 Exploring Truth and Survival

01:14:58 Compassion and Connection in Challenging Environments

KEYWORDS: prison education, creativity, healing, poetry, yoga, rehabilitation, women's rights, storytelling, community building

229: Blake Kasemeier - Is art anything you can get away with? Sep 10, 2025

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Blake Kasemeier tells stories, mostly with words, and also makes videos you've probably watched on your phone before. He is a multifaceted content creator, writer, and poet, and in this chat, we dive into authenticity in art, the journey of content creation, and the importance of perspective. Blake shares his experiences navigating vulnerability in his work, the pressures of audience expectations, and the evolution of his creative expression. The discussion also touches on the shifting mindsets around success and the value of ordinary experiences in storytelling.

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Keywords: content creation, art, authenticity, vulnerability, storytelling, social media, personal development, creativity, fatherhood

228: Kendra Adachi - What's our birth story? Aug 08, 2025

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In this conversation, we share our intimate journey through pregnancy and childbirth, discussing the emotional and physical challenges we faced and reflecting on the support from family, the decisions made during labor, and the transition from a home birth to a hospital setting.

Kendra Adachi⁠⁠ is walking a path of deep service to awaken a remembrance of the divinity within while encouraging connection with the divinity around us. She practices reverence for the body through emotional, physical, and spiritual modalities and feels our consumption is a choice that creates expansion or depletion.

As a certified health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (click here to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36Ctqhr⁠⁠⁠⁠), having completed the four levels of personal development through Integrity Seminars (click here to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/39A3HrJ⁠⁠⁠⁠), and having the gift of experiencing depression and mental illness, she has chosen to love her unique story and utilize its lessons to support others on their journey.

She holds space for women and men as a conduit to reconnect with their erotic truth through ⁠⁠1-1 mentorship⁠⁠ and group containers. She believes the body is a sacred guide and that as we choose to worship it with acceptance, approval, and permission, we become unwavering in our agency and sovereignty. Kendra believes in honoring our true appetite and savoring life, that food is an extension of our divine experience. She's leading a movement where women are coming together to dismantle the narratives that have starved us and reclaim our innate hunger and satiation with our bodies, expression, and primal power. Email Kendra at ⁠⁠hello@adachikendra.com⁠⁠ to learn more.

Follow her on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adachikendra⁠⁠⁠

Check out her website here: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.adachikendra.com⁠⁠⁠

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction to the Journey of Parenthood

2:24 Preparing for Birth: Insights and Experiences

5:14 The Anticipation of Labor Begins

8:01 The Early Stages of Labor

10:56 Navigating the Challenges of Contractions

13:30 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Labor

16:09 The Transition to the Hospital

19:11 Facing the Unknown: Decisions in Labor

21:42 The Hospital Experience Begins

Keywords: birth, labor, home birth, hospital, parenting, family support, emotional journey, childbirth, pregnancy, decision making

227: Janne Robinson - How do you cultivate truth beyond reason? May 28, 2025

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Janne Robinson is a poet, author, coach, and the founder of Your Truth is Your Medicine, a year-long program that has supported over 1,000 people in creating authentic belonging across every area of their lives: career, relationships, family, place, voice, and self.

For over a decade, Janne has guided people in building lives and businesses rooted in truth and meaning. Through more than 200 one-on-one purpose sessions, she helps entrepreneurs and CEOs identify their authentic gifts and shape careers that align with who they truly are. She also works within organizations and companies to foster cultures of meaning and belonging.

Janne’s work lives at the intersection of truth, purpose, and meaning. Whether she’s working with someone individually or speaking to thousands through her programs, her mission is to help people come home to who they uniquely are and build lives from that place.

She is the author of two books of poetry, ‘This is for the Women Who Don’t Give a Fuck’ and ‘There’s Cobwebs on Her Vagina’ with over 23,000 copies sold globally and some poems read 2 million+ times. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, in Women’s Health Magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, Forbes, CBC, The Huffington Post, and Inc. Business Magazine.

Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannerobinson

Scope her website: https://www.jannerobinson.com

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Reunion: A Warm Welcome

07:19 Janne Robinson: A Multifaceted Creator

10:08 The Journey to Authentic Belonging

13:11 Your Truth is Your Medicine: A New Program

16:29 Facing the Truth: The Importance of Environment

19:22 Vices and Numbing: The First Step to Change

22:24 The Power of Choice and Truth

25:15 The Courage to Change: A Personal Story

28:29 Finding Freedom Through Truth

31:17 The Role of Honesty in Relationships

41:36 Evolving Relationships: Embracing Change in Love

44:37 The Power of Small Truths: Honesty in Everyday Choices

46:00 Self-Abandonment: The Quiet Betrayal of Our Truths

48:22 The Cost of Dishonesty: Impact on Relationships

50:44 Navigating Non-Negotiables: The Importance of Clarity

53:00 Radical Honesty: A Path to Authentic Connections

56:01 The Weight of Dishonesty: Recognizing Self-Deception

58:29 Grace and Humility: Balancing Truth with Compassion

01:02:04 Continuous Commitment: The Journey of Honesty

01:04:54 Creating Safe Spaces: The Importance of Open Communication

01:14:53 Introduction to Janne's Program

01:15:51 The Impact of Janne's Coaching

226: Amy Young - How do you cultivate trust beyond reason? May 22, 2025

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Amy Young is a speaker, intuitive, and coach who helps women unravel old narratives, reclaim their power, and rise into the most authentic, unstoppable version of themselves. Known for her fierce honesty and depth-meets-humor style, Amy draws on her connection with the Divine Feminine to guide transformational breakthroughs. She is the creator of INVINCIBLE, a rite-of-passage experience for women who are navigating the Unknown and ready to embody their full expression. Whether through her online content or signature programs, Amy is here to remind you that the sun will rise again, and so will you.

Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyyoungco

Check out her website: https://amyyoungcoaching.com ⁠

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