Redefining Wisdom

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By: Daniel Cianci

Redefining Wisdom – Unlock Your Mind, Challenge Your Beliefs, and Evolve.What if the way you see the world is keeping you trapped? What if your limiting beliefs, subconscious conditioning, and outdated mental frameworks are holding you back from true success, happiness, and purpose?Welcome to Redefining Wisdom, the podcast that challenges everything you thought you knew about self-improvement, psychology, mindset, and personal growth. Hosted by Daniel Cianci, this show goes beyond surface-level advice to explore the science of human behavior, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, mental resilience, and entrepreneurship.Through deep, unfiltered conversations with top thought leaders, experts, neuroscientists, psychologists, entrepreneurs, and hi...

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Ep. 113 - Tasha Chen - Why You Keep Blocking The Money You Say You Want
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Tasha Chen is a wealth and success mentor for high-achieving women who are ready to stop succeeding the hard way. Her work is centered around helping women release the pressure to constantly perform and create wealth from a place of alignment, ease, feminine power, and self-trust. Through her proprietary Wealth With Ease Operating System™, she guides women beyond burnout, hustle, and overachievement so they can experience true abundance in every area of life.

What if the reason you’re not creating, or keeping, the amount of money you want has less to do with strategy and more to d...


EP. 112 - Clara Roulev - Reparenting Yourself: How to Change the Patterns Childhood Left Behind
10/21/2026

Clara Roulev is a Trauma-Informed Certified Peaceful Parenting and Somatic Coach, yoga teacher, and founder of Share Peace Parenting. Her work explores how our early experiences shape our nervous systems, beliefs, and relationships, and how compassionate awareness and embodied practices can help us change patterns that no longer serve us. Clara's approach speaks to a universal human experience: learning to understand ourselves, make room for difficult emotions, and develop the capacity to show up in our relationships with greater presence, compassion, and intention. She believes we can honor where we come from without being limited by what we've inherited.<...


EP. 111 - Dr. Michael Glock - The Identity You’re Defending Was Built by Someone Else
10/07/2026

Michael Glock, PhD, is a philosopher, futurist, author, hypnotherapist, and co-founder of Joymind, the largest 1:1 virtual certified hypnotherapy platform in the US, with 40+ certified hypnotherapists and 40,000+ private sessions delivered.

What if the person you’ve spent your whole life becoming isn’t actually who you are?

In this conversation with Dr. Michael Glock, we explore how identity is shaped by our parents, culture, beliefs, pain, and early experiences long before we are old enough to consciously choose it. Dr. Glock describes this as an internal “operating system”, one that can quietly shape how we see ourselve...


EP. 110 - Christoffel Sneijder - The Head Brain: Overthinking, Certainty & Decision-Making
09/23/2026

Christoffel Sneijders, MCC is a renowned expert in human behavior and transformative change, with over 33 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential. He is the creator of the groundbreaking 3 Brains Intelligence Theory, which integrates the Head, Heart, and Gut brains to foster better decision-making, deeper relationships, and sustainable leadership.

What if your brain is searching for something it can never fully get: certainty?

In Part 3 of our Three Brains series, Christoffel Sneijder and I explore the head brain, the part of the system responsible for analyzing information, learning from the...


Ep. 109 - Christoffel Sneijder - The Heart Brain: Why We Pull Away From Connection
09/09/2026

Christoffel Sneijders, MCC is a renowned expert in human behavior and transformative change, with over 33 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential. He is the creator of the groundbreaking 3 Brains Intelligence Theory, which integrates the Head, Heart, and Gut brains to foster better decision-making, deeper relationships, and sustainable leadership.

What if the part of you that wants love is also the part most afraid of being hurt?

In Part 2 of our Three Brains series, Christoffel Sneijder and I move from the gut brain into the heart brain, the system he...


Ep. 108 - Christoffel Sneijder - The Gut Brain: How Your Body Makes Decisions Before You Do
08/26/2026

Christoffel Sneijders, MCC is a renowned expert in human behavior and transformative change, with over 33 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential. He is the creator of the groundbreaking 3 Brains Intelligence Theory, which integrates the Head, Heart, and Gut brains to foster better decision-making, deeper relationships, and sustainable leadership.

What if some of the biggest decisions in your life are being influenced before your conscious mind even knows what's happening?

We often hear people say, “Trust your gut.” But what exactly is a gut feeling? And more importantly, how do you...


Ep. 107 - When Empathy Becomes Self-Abandonment
08/12/2026

Sometimes the reason you can’t let someone go isn’t that you don’t see the truth.

It’s because you understand them too well.

You see their fears, their wounds, their insecurities, their limitations. You understand why they pull away, why they become distant, why they struggle to meet you where you are.

And eventually, your empathy for them can become self-abandonment.

In this episode, I talk about one of the hardest lessons I’m still learning: understanding someone does not obligate you to keep absorbing the consequences of their beha...


Ep. 106 - How to Build Real Confidence: Self-Trust, Fear, and Taking Action
07/29/2026

For almost 20 years, I struggled with a debilitating stutter.

There were moments when even saying my own name in class felt impossible. I grew up shy, socially anxious, afraid of being judged, and convinced that my voice, and eventually my ideas, didn’t matter.

Now, I’m delivering keynotes in front of hundreds of leaders, executives, and managers.

So what changed?

It wasn’t that I suddenly stopped feeling fear. It wasn’t because I “faked it until I made it.” And it definitely wasn’t because I waited until I felt completel...


Ep. 105 - Sydney Vachon Part 2 - Why You’re Attracted to Unavailable People
07/15/2026

Sydney is the founder of Dating With Depth Society (DWDS), a coaching and content brand that helps people move from anxious, urgent dating into a slower, more intentional approach rooted in self-trust and secure attachment. After years of transforming her own attachment style, she created the D.E.E.P. Slow Dating framework,  a method for building discernment, somatic awareness, and real connection before commitment. Her content has resonated with thousands of people navigating heartbreak, avoidant dynamics, and the pressure to settle.

Why do unavailable people feel so magnetic?

In Part 2 of this conversation, I s...


Ep. 104 - Sydney Vachon Part 1 - Why People Run From the Love They Want
07/01/2026

Sydney is the founder of Dating With Depth Society (DWDS), a coaching and content brand that helps people move from anxious, urgent dating into a slower, more intentional approach rooted in self-trust and secure attachment. After years of transforming her own attachment style, she created the D.E.E.P. Slow Dating framework,  a method for building discernment, somatic awareness, and real connection before commitment. Her content has resonated with thousands of people navigating heartbreak, avoidant dynamics, and the pressure to settle.

Modern dating can feel confusing, painful, and emotionally exhausting. Sometimes the connection is real, the c...


Ep. 103 - Pratiqk Jaani - Why Getting Everything You Want Isn't Enough
06/17/2026

Pratiqk Jaani is the author of Dhrasti: The Perception and creator of the Dhrasti Method, a practical three-day immersive experience designed to help people shift from stress and scarcity into clarity and inner stability.  His work focuses on helping adults understand how childhood programming silently governs identity, ambition, relationships, and emotional reactions, and how shifting perception changes the lived experience of life itself.

Why do so many people achieve the goals they thought would finally make them happy, only to still feel anxious, empty, or restless?

In this episode I sit down with Pratiqk Jani, a...


Ep. 102 - Amanda McCracken - The Psychology of Longing and Unavailable Love
06/03/2026

Amanda McCracken is an award-winning journalist passionate about experiences that highlight the intersection of wellness, travel, and relationships. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Vogue, National Geographic, Elle, NPR, Outside, ESPN, SELF, Runner’s World, and many others. She published her first article about longing in 2013, which led to additional articles featuring personal anecdotes and deep research and interviews with the BBC and Katie Couric. She is now considered a “limerence expert” and intimacy advocate. Her 2023 TED Talk, “How Longing Keeps Us From Healthy Relationships,” and her podcast, The Longing Lab, highlight how longing ca...


Ep. 101 - Ken Lloyd - The Psychology of Intuition, Energy, and Consciousness
05/20/2026

Ken Lloyd is an internationally recognized Energy Architect, Transformational Healer, and Spiritual
Activator whose work bridges science, spirit, and multidimensional energy. A “soul-infused walk-in,” he embodies higher frequencies that facilitate profound transformation. His sessions inspire emotional freedom, physical renewal, and spiritual awakening, guiding others toward harmony, clarity, and higher consciousness.

What if the blocks holding you back aren’t just thoughts… but energetic “static” keeping you disconnected from your higher self?

In this episode, I  sit down with Ken, a former cybersecurity founder whose life changed after a spontaneous spiritual awakening during one of the most stre...


100 Episodes Later: Growth, Burnout, and Trusting the Whisper
05/06/2026

Episode 100 of Redefining Wisdom is here.

And honestly, I almost didn’t record it.

Not because I had nothing to say, but because I wasn’t sure how to reflect on a milestone that still feels surreal. 100 episodes. 90 conversations with guests from around the world. 10 solo reflections. And a journey that started with curiosity but ended up completely changing how I see myself, connect with others, and move through life.

In this solo episode, I reflect on what this podcast has taught me about growth, burnout, intuition, loneliness, self-trust, and the emotional cost of b...


Ep. 099 - Eyal Frayden - Why Facts Don’t Change Minds: The Psychology of Persuasion
04/22/2026

Eyal Frayden is an accomplished sales leader and academic whose career is defined by the intersection of business strategy and human psychology. His expertise in the psychology of decision-making was the centerpiece of his widely acclaimed TEDx talk, "The Secret to Persuading People." Highlighting its global significance, his presentation was hand-selected by the global TED organization to be promoted across their primary international platforms.

Why do facts alone fail to change people’s minds?

In this episode, I sit down with Eyal to unpack the psychology of persuasion, influence, decision-making, and why emotions often matter mo...


Ep. 098 - Steph McFarland - Why Men Struggle to Feel (And How to Change It)
04/08/2026

Steph McFarland is an English teacher with over 13 years of experience in the education field. She has a B.S. in English Education and an M.A. in Art Education, with a thesis that focuses on boys and men and how art can support them in their mental and emotional well-being. She has dedicated her research to interviewing men and boys and learned ways to cultivate safety for male vulnerability within relationships.

Most men don’t struggle with emotions because they don’t have them. They struggle because they were never taught how to feel them.

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Ep. 097 The Real Reason You Keep Procrastinating
03/25/2026

If you’ve been struggling with procrastination, lack of motivation, or burnout, this episode will completely shift how you see yourself. Most people think they need more discipline or motivation, but the truth is much deeper.

In this episode, I break down why your nervous system safety determines your ability to take action. When your body doesn’t feel safe, it will resist, even if your mind knows exactly what to do. That’s why you avoid posting content, starting your business, or having difficult conversations.

You’ll learn how procrastination isn’t a flaw; it’s a pro...


Ep. 096 The Trap of Waiting Until You're Ready | Why Certainty Is a Lie
03/11/2026

The moment you stop waiting for certainty, your life begins to change. Most people delay decisions because they want guarantees, whether it's asking someone out, starting a business, changing careers, or sharing an idea. But certainty rarely exists.

In this episode, I share a personal realization about hesitation, fear, and why we often wait for the “perfect moment” that never arrives. From missed opportunities in relationships to business ideas that never launched, the real problem isn't lack of confidence; it's our addiction to certainty.

Confidence is not a prerequisite for action. It’s a byproduct of it...


Ep. 095 - Jenn Noble - Why You Panic When Someone Loves You | Attachment & Trauma Explained
02/25/2026

Jenn Noble is an ICF-accredited relationship coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Dance of Attachment. She is the founder of the Speak Honest Academy and host of the Speak Honest podcast. Jenn helps women regulate their emotions so they don’t sabotage their relationships, understand their attachment patterns, and build secure, fulfilling connections without losing themselves in the process.

Why Love Feels Unsafe: Insecure Attachment is the hidden force shaping your relationships. If you struggle with insecure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, or disorganized attachment, this episode will completely reframe how you understand love, triggers, and em...


Ep. 094 - Dr. Patti Ashley - You’ll Never Feel “Enough” Until You Understand This
02/11/2026

Dr. Patti Ashley brings over four decades of expertise in special education, child development, and psychology to her transformational work as an author, TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, coach, and professional development educator. Based in Boulder, Colorado, she is the founder of Authenticity Architects, where her signature heart-centered approach helps clients rewire limiting beliefs, heal deep-rooted shame, and reconnect with their truest selves.

Most of us know we're enough, logically. But why doesn’t it feel that way? In this raw and powerful conversation, we dive deep into healing shame through the body, not just the mind. Dr. Patti As...


Ep. 093 - Tabatha DeBryun - You’re Breathing Wrong: The Hidden Cause of Your Anxiety
01/28/2026

Tabatha DeBruyn is a Transformational Breath Master trained in the neuroscience and energetics of breath to facilitate profound inner change. One of only a few certified 9D Somatic Breathwork Practitioners worldwide, Tabatha helps people improve, stabilize, and optimize their mental, physical, and emotional well-being, starting with one breath, guiding thousands through deeply immersive journeys that awaken, heal, and transform.

Breathwork for anxiety isn’t just a trend; it’s the fastest way to reset your nervous system when your brain won’t stop spinning worst-case scenarios. In this conversation, we dive deep into how most of us are li...


Ep. 092 - The Hidden Fear Sabotaging Modern Dating
01/14/2026

In this first solo episode of 2026, I open up about the deep emotional blocks that are silently sabotaging your relationships. After years of interviews with dating coaches, psychologists, and real people in the trenches, I’ve discovered the root issue plaguing modern dating: fear. Fear of vulnerability. Fear of choosing the wrong person. And most importantly, fear of truly knowing ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt like love is getting harder to find or like dating is just a painful loop of situationships and ghosting, this episode is for you. I’ll break down the neuroscience of attrac...


Ep.091 - Khailing Neoh - Why We Get Defensive: The Psychology Behind Reactivity.
12/17/2025

Khailing Neoh is a speaker, entrepreneur, and community advocate based in Greenville, South Carolina. Khailing has spent most of her life learning from her community. Her passion for people led her to create Sum Bar, Greenville’s first dim sum restaurant. Food may be the vehicle, but stories and people are the true source of inspiration. Her non-profit work, personal journey, and listening leadership make her qualified to speak on empathy and ego.

In this powerful episode, restaurant owner and TEDx speaker Khailing opens up about the psychology of defensiveness, why even kind-hearted, emotionally intelligent people get tr...


Ep. 090 - Brooke Dukes - The Hidden Cost of Ambition and “Hustle Culture”
12/03/2025

Brooke M. Dukes is a #1 international best-selling author of Burn On, Not Out: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success, speaker, and host of the Burn On, Not Out podcast. She is also the founder of BMD Consulting and the Success by Design Club, transformational spaces where ambitious leaders stop chasing success and start becoming their own strategy. Her methodology blends behavioral science, neuroscience, Human Design, and energetics to dissolve the disconnect between who you are and how you lead. The result? Leaders who create cultures of trust, clarity, and connection, where performance thrives because people do.

Emotional burnout is...


Ep. 089 - Nick Shelton - Reinvention Begins Where Fulfillment Ends
11/19/2025

Nick Shelton is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, international speaker, and former petroleum chemist who has reinvented himself more than once. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and building a decades-long career in the oil and gas industry, Nick retired early at 49, only to discover that freedom without purpose can feel like a slow collapse. Today, he’s the creator of The Reset Button, a reinvention protocol for those navigating major career shifts or life transitions who find themselves asking: What’s next?

In this powerful episode, we explore the untold emotional and psychological toll that...


Ep. 088 - Dr. Diane Mueller - Why Most Couples Struggle with Intimacy And How to Fix It
11/05/2025

Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a seasoned sexual wellness authority, blending a strong educational foundation with a rich clinical and teaching experience. With a dual doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Diane has illuminated the discourse on sexual health through her practice, My Libido Doc. Her personal journey through sexual health challenges has equipped her with a unique empathetic lens, enriching her holistic approach to patient care.

Sex and intimacy are often the most avoided yet vital conversations in relationships. In this powerful podcast episode, Dr. Diane dives deep into the unspoken narratives...


Ep. 087 - Simone Knego - How to Build Unshakable Confidence From Within
10/22/2025

Simone Knego is a thought leader, sought-after international speaker, and bestselling author whose work inspires high achievers to redefine leadership from the inside out. She captivates audiences worldwide with her engaging storytelling, practical frameworks, and actionable insights. As co-host of the globally ranked podcast "Her Unshakeable Confidence" and author of "The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You," her voice resonates from keynote stages to living rooms. Featured by ABC, NBC, CBS, and Entrepreneur Magazine, Simone inspires audiences to overcome self-doubt, embrace authentic confidence, and discover the extraordinary in everyday leadership. Her signature REAL Method and Kitchen Table Leadership framework transform how leaders...


Ep. 086 - Wei Houng - Escaping The Subconscious Prison
10/08/2025

Wei Houng is the co-founder and visionary of HumanOp Technologies, an expert in the science of human optimization. He argues that businesses leave significant performance gains on the table by relying on outdated, subjective personality tests. Through his company's patented, physics-based technology, Wei provides leaders with objective, 99% accurate data to build sustainably high-performing teams and dramatically reduce turnover.

In this powerful podcast episode, we explore why most people feel stuck in life despite success, and how to break free from unconscious patterns running on autopilot. Wei shares groundbreaking insights on the difference between who you are and...


Ep. 085 - James Robbins - The Hidden Cost of Living a Life That Isn’t Yours
09/24/2025

James Robbins is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author of the best-selling Nine Minutes on Monday. His latest book, The Call to Climb, inspires people to overcome life’s obstacles and lead with purpose. With decades of experience training leaders across industries, James delivers actionable strategies to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential.

Most people never pause long enough to ask the question: Is this really the life I want? In this powerful episode, I sit down with James to explore why so many people live lives out of alignment, stuck in fear, and nu...


Ep. 084 - Chris Gillis - Why Men Feel Stuck in Dating and Life
09/10/2025

Chris is an Emotional Intelligence and relationship coach who helps high-functioning men and women build the clarity, confidence, and communication skills needed for modern love. Through emotionally intelligent leadership, he teaches clients how to stop overthinking, express their needs with confidence, and break toxic patterns that sabotage intimacy, without losing their edge.

A core part of Chris’s work is helping men and women better understand the psychology, both conscious and unconscious, that drives how people choose (and avoid) partners. He trains clients to develop a wider emotional lens, so they can better interpret signals, communicate more ef...


Ep. 083 - Ted Santos Part 2 - Childhood Experiences That Shape Your Adult Life
08/27/2025

Ted Santos is a business strategist, a leadership disruptor who challenges the status quo and trains and develops  CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs to create problems instead of solving them to fuel breakthrough growth. As the creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, Ted equips leaders to master chaos, engineer transformation, and scale the impossible without breaking their businesses or themselves.

Childhood experiences shape more than just memories; they secretly control your adult identity, career choices, and even your confidence. In this powerful Part 2 interview with Ted Santos, we explore how early stories and interpretations influence high performers, relationships, a...


Ep. 082 - Ted Santos Part 1 - The Real Secret to Growth: Creating Intentional Challenges
08/20/2025

Ted Santos is a business strategist, a leadership disruptor who challenges the status quo and trains and develops  CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs to create problems instead of solving them to fuel breakthrough growth. As the creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, Ted equips leaders to master chaos, engineer transformation, and scale the impossible without breaking their businesses or themselves.

Dive into a mind-blowing conversation with Ted Santos on why true personal growth isn't about "fixing" what's broken in you, it's about creating intentional challenges that spark innovation and breakthroughs. In this episode, we explore why CEOs intentionally c...


Ep. 081 - Geoffrey Reid - The Power of Belief: Why You're Not Stuck
08/06/2025

Geoffrey M. Reid is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author of The Revenue Catalyst, and creator of Belief Engineering™, a framework for unlocking performance through mindset. His TEDx talk, The Quantum Power of Belief, blends neuroscience, psychology, and quantum physics to show how belief shapes reality.

In this mind-bending episode, we dive deep into how your beliefs literally shape your reality. From unconscious identity loops to quantum physics, discover the power of belief and how it influences every decision, emotion, and limitation in your life. Geoffrey Reid breaks down the science, psychology, and lived experience behind belief engineering, he...


Ep. 080 - Lenore Lambert - The Lie We All Believe About Happiness
07/23/2025

Lenore Lambert is a psychologist, a World Champion Masters athlete, an entrepreneur and TEDx speaker. She is the founder of Flourish Personal Growth and author of "The Buddha for Modern Minds." Lenorë has made ancient wisdom accessible to contemporary lives. She brings a rare blend of rigorous research and lived experience to the art and science of human flourishing.

In this powerful podcast episode, we explore the biggest myths and misunderstandings about happiness, emotional wellbeing, and the inner work required to live a truly fulfilled life. Most of us are taught to chase happiness, avoid pain, and f...


Ep. 079 - Ramona Hacker - Why You’re Emotionally Stuck (And How to Break Free)
07/16/2025

Ramona Hacker is a renowned emotional intelligence coach and TEDx speaker, best known for her engaging TEDx talk: “6 Steps to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence,” where she outlines actionable strategies for emotional growth. Her work focuses on three core EI capacities: emotional awareness, emotional directiveness (applying emotions to problem-solving), and emotional management (self-regulation and emotional influence). Ramona integrates insights from psychology, neuroscience, and practical experience to help individuals recognize emotional barriers, harness suppressed feelings, and use curiosity and self-compassion to build resilience.

Are your emotions secretly sabotaging your life, and what can you do about it?

Have...


Ep. 078 - Janne Mortensen - The Hidden Cost of Performance Pressure
07/09/2025

Janne Mortensen is a Danish performance coach and founder of Mental Motion, where she specializes in mental training for athletes, especially youth and elite performers. With a background in psychology and competitive sports, Janne helps athletes build emotional resilience, manage pressure, and develop identity beyond achievements. She works closely with both individuals and families to foster environments that support long-term well-being and high performance.

What does it really mean to perform under pressure, and at what cost? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with performance coach and psychologist Janne to explore how today’s high-achievement culture im...


Ep. 077 - Rae Flores - Breakups Aren’t Failures, They’re Growth
07/02/2025

Rae Flores is a mentor and guide for those reclaiming their truth after leaving religion or other systems that silenced their inner voice. As the founder of Reclaiming Resonance, Rae helps people reconnect with themselves, whether that means rediscovering their inner authority, shedding layers of shame, or finding the courage to speak their truth aloud. She has also helped over 100 clients craft and land powerful TEDx talks by guiding them to the heart of their message

In this raw and reflective episode, Rae dives deep into what happens when we stop treating breakups as failures and instead...


Ep. 076 - Phil Neil - Why High Achievers Stay Stuck
06/25/2025

Phil Neil is a serial entrepreneur, high-stakes strategic growth advisor, and investor with a track record of scaling businesses to 8-figure exits. With expertise in deep tech, AI, aerospace, and international markets, he helps founders and companies structure revenue-generating strategies, secure strategic partnerships, and navigate mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

In this powerful episode, Phil, a successful entrepreneur who scaled a business to $70M and exited, reveals how the "shadow of entrepreneurship", uncertainty, fear, and unworthiness, drive failure and mental health struggles among founders. Discover how to break free from self-sabotage, reconnect with your intuition, and embrace...


Ep. 075 - Rudy Reynoso - How to Own Your Voice and Speak with Confidence
06/18/2025

Rudy Reynoso is a professional magician and keynote speaker. For the past 15 years, he has educated, entertained, and dazzled thousands, including Fortune 500 companies. He also serves as Producer to The Give N Go, a soccer podcast he co-founded, which has a worldwide reach of half a million followers. Rudy's unique approach to speaking blends elements from rhetoric, cinematography, improvisation, and applied psychology.

What if the key to resilience and confident communication came from a magician? In this powerful episode, magician and keynote speaker Rudy Rey Jr. shares raw, real stories of rejection, doubt, and reinvention, offering profound...


Ep. 074 - Dr. Amanda Crowell - Why Your Identity Fights Your Goals
06/11/2025

Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, keynote speaker, and the author of Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else, now in its 2nd edition. She’s also the creator of the Great Work Journal, host of the podcast Unleashing Your Great Work, and founder of the Great Work Series: a slate of monthly community classes that explore how to do work that feels meaningful, aligned, and lights you up.

Most people stay stuck not due to a lack of effort, but because their subconscious identity doesn't align with their conscious goals. In this tr...