Top podcast episodes | January 2025

I walk most mornings as a way to regulate my circadian rhythm and kick start day. It’s also my favourite time to listen to a podcast. I’m always on the hunt for podcasts where I can learn something, often centered around personal and professional growth, health and wellness or business. 

January has been filled with lots of interesting episodes that resonated with me in one way or another. I’ve curated a list of stand out episodes that I’ve listened to recently, both old and new that I wanted to share with you. 

1. Unlock financial success with DOAC & entrepreneur and author, Daniel Priestly

   Highlights: - The rise of personal brands - how we got here, how technology is giving us a voice, why having a personal brand might be important for you,  and how to do it. - The 5 P’s - pitch, publish, product, profile and partnerships and how you can use them to feel less stuck. - 7-11-4 rule - the time and repetition people see you or your brand in multiple contexts.  A great episode if you like to think outside the box! Link:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gbkgNNqZLvN4NMIeshYMi?si=lqiDKx6ZRF-Tl30iWAQreA 

2. Dive into the wisdom of a Buddhist Monk with Davina McCall 

   Highlights: - "The biggest toxin is our toxic thoughts…if we don’t learn how to detox the mind, no amount of green juice is going to work.”  - How the more comfortable we make ourselves, the less resilient we are becoming. - A contemporary look into how we can integrate small habits into our lives to find inner peace, resilience, and balance amidst life’s challenges. Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XH2hS4QsPB1YffDMOgYt5?si=1XHrG_8pTAS3bRdrO1lNrw 

3. Find out what’s driving Mark Bouris to start Project 100 Highlights: - Why Mark Bouris is on his personal journey to reach the age of 100 and what the project involves including the secrets behind living a longer, healthier life. - A great initiative and one to watch as Mark and the team continue to talk to Australian experts on how our strategies for sleep, exercise and nutrition can help us live healthier and longer lives. 
   

   Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3n83TPrAzWTSevkVtFboBX?si=xlGp7k-zQQaMHeDeQWYfnw 

4. Think nutrition with DOAC and exercise and nutrition scientist Dr Stacy Sims

   Highlights: - How our physiology changes from girls to adults - how we often overlook how to work with our new bodies after the transition and how we can continue to participate in activity. - How to optimise your menstrual cycle for fitness and understanding perimenopause and menopause. - The differences in Men and Women from fasting and exercise, to nutrition and blood glucose sensitivity. - A great episode for everybody - both men and women. These conversations help build everyone’s understanding of the menstrual cycle so we can have better relationships with our friends, mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters.  Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37HUAmld0cYeKak4NOCBVW?si=TzFWHdrhTfSaSN71xyBHeQ 
   

5. A powerful conversation with Dr Edith Eger and Dr Rangan Chatterjee 

   Highlights:  - Edith’s incredible story of triumph after surviving Auschwitz and how she freed herself from the trauma of her past by using her mind and forgiveness. - She notes that “...the biggest prison is in your own mind” and how despite her experience, she could accept and find love again. - A moving conversation where we can learn from Edith’s strength and how she encourages us to find opportunity in everyday life.  Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ALOcTgMTwsGpRT8fM0CtQ?si=iY8Tm3yhS96rfOKwkNIYdg 
   

6. Understanding the certainty of uncertainty with Dr Emily and the Imperfects 

   Highlights: - What new-age uncertainty intolerance is and how we are consistently seeking out ways to make life more certain from Google maps to cafe reviews.  - How these tools are impacting our decision making abilities and how we’re becoming less resilient when faced with uncertainty. Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rb4VbSiM4exsA5TO2obeS?si=nNas5qm_RwiO6y6qBblLbg 

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Looking forward to tuning into some more wonderful episodes in February!

See my 2025 podcast recommendations here.