Best And Highperformance Building Podcasts (2025)

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Zero Bills Homes: a new building standard for residential construction? With Nigel Banks and Emma Fletcher (Octopus Energy) 1:21:00

1d ago1:21:00

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In this episode we're talking about Zero Bills Homes, so we welcome back Nigel Banks, this time accompanied by his Octopus colleague Emma Fletcher*. We're not directly talking Fabric Fifth again but the concept is central to the Octopus zero bills strategy i.e. prioritising decarbonising energy use and reducing the cost of energy use rather than fo…

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EFR 879: Using Your Human Design to Unlock the SECRET Blueprint for YOUR Life with Erin Claire Jones 1:06:52

1d ago1:06:52

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This episode is brought to you by FLYKITT, Audible, Cured Nutrition and Comrad Socks. Do you know what career you’re really meant to pursue? Can you identify the relationships you should really be investing in? Are you living your life to the fullest? Human Design has the answers. Human Design is a mystical personality assessment that uses NASA dat…

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Optimize! Develop an Operational Strategy to Create a Highly Functional and Effective Organization for Growth with Cary Prejean – Leaders Are Readers For Success Book Club | Episode 229 43:05

2d ago43:05

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Business Consultant Cary Prejean for another Leaders Are Readers Wired For Success Book Club feature and author interview! If you’re ready to scale and turn your business into a well-oiled machine that thrives without you, this is the book for you! In this episo…

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Imagine waking up tomorrow without the weight of self-sabotage crushing your dreams. 15:33

3d ago15:33

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Discover how trapped emotions and subconscious programming create self-sabotage patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of burnout, relationship chaos, and financial blocks. Michelle Ward, certified emotion code practitioner and self-sabotage coach, reveals the breakthrough method for identifying which of the five self-sabotage archetypes controls y…

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EFR 878. The Sleep Doctor's Top Tips for Better Sleep TONIGHT! How to Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Go Back to Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus 1:26:55

6d ago1:26:55

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This episode is brought to you by Chili Pad, Cured Nutrition, and Fatty15. Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, the renowned 'Sleep Doctor', is back on the show to share transformative insights and strategies to revolutionize your sleep. Dr. Breus delves into the science of sleep, discussing the crucial role of melatonin, the impact of alcohol on sleep quality,…

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Graham Irwin - Essential Habitat Architecture 36:18

6d ago36:18

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Graham Irwin, AIA, NCARB, is the Principal at Essential Habitat Architecture—architecture for the future of California. Working at the forefront of high-performance architecture in California since 2008, Essential Habitat designs modern, sustainable homes for people who want exceptional performance without sacrificing style. In this episode, we dis…

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Zack Semke - Passive House Accelerator 30:36

6d ago30:36

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Zack Semke is the Director at the Passive House Accelerator and host of the Reimagine Buildings Collective, collectively described as a big community and a media company dedicated to building decarbonization with passive house at the center of that effort. Zack is also the co-host of the amazing (and inspiring) Passive House Podcast. In this episod…

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Tanya Savas - Collective Carpentry 21:42

6d ago21:42

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Tanya Savas, CPHT, is the Sales Manager at Collective Carpentry, a construction company specializing in Passive House and Net Zero design principles, low embodied carbon materials, and off-site prefabrication, serving the Western US and Western Canada. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of coming to market with a solution that's pre-designed …

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Laurence Hamel Dorais - NZP Fenestration 26:42

6d ago26:42

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Laurence Hamel Dorais is Director of Business Development and Marketing at NZP Fenestration, a family business based in Québec, Canada, manufacturing Passivhaus Certified windows. In this episode, we consider how building toward the Passivhaus standard is a way of creating a legacy with benefits that extend to future generations. Connect with Laure…

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You Already Are What You Seek (And Always Were) 19:44

7d ago19:44

19:44

What if everything you've been desperately chasing success, validation, worthiness was already yours by birthright? This mind-bending revelation emerges as the central breakthrough in part two of my conversation with Brian Muka, a former Navy bomb disposal tech turned Freedom Sherpa who spent years trying to outrun his fears through extreme challen…

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CONSCIOUS BREATHWORK TECHNIQUES FOR STRESS & ANXIETY | Dan Brulé - E115 55:25

8d ago55:25

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Kristin sits down with the legendary Dan Brulé — pioneer of breathwork in the Western world, author, and global teacher to over 300,000 students. From near-death experiences and military deep-sea diving to teaching breathwork to elite performers and first responders, Dan shares his extraordinary journey through the transformative power of the breat…

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Cold Emails & AI: Building Freedom-Fueled Businesses with Adam Rosen | Episode 228 31:33

8d ago31:33

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and serial entrepreneur Adam Rosen as they discuss how to make the laptop lifestyle work. In this episode, we talk about: - Making cold email work for your business - How to use AI effectively - Traveling the world while building a business EPISODE NOTES Adam Rosen,…

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EFR 877: Regenerative Medicine and How Stem Cells Can Help You Live Longer, Cure Cancer, Reverse Disease, Recover Faster and Boost Your Immune System with Dr. Joy Kong 1:40:11

9d ago1:40:11

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This episode is brought to you by Timeline, Pique Teas, Caldera Lab, and LMNT. Dr. Joy Kong, MD is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician and is here today to scientifically and succinctly explain the transformative potential of stem cells therapy. Dr. Kong delves into the multifaceted applications of stem cells, particularly in treating …

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What if everything you know about burnout is wrong... and your nervous system is the real hijacker? 16:53

10d ago16:53

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Former Navy bomb disposal technician Brian Muka reveals the shocking truth about executive burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and trauma recovery that's sabotaging high-performing leaders worldwide. After experiencing what he calls "the avalanche" losing his military career trajectory in Iraq Brian discovered why leadership burnout, chronic str…

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You're one belief away from the version of you that’s been waiting to lead. 20:07

14d ago20:07

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In this powerful follow-up episode, celebrity hypnotist and executive coach Tim Shurr breaks down his One Belief Away™ method a 3-step system that’s helped thousands release fear, rewire self-sabotage, and create lasting breakthroughs. “Therapy trims the weed. Medication covers it. But real transformation pulls it from the root.” Through the steps …

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MASCULINE-FEMININE RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS & FINDING YOUR PURPOSE | BC Serna - E114 1:06:22

15d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

What if you could walk into a room, speak from your heart, and help people drop their masks in real time? This episode is more than just a conversation—it's a transformational experience. Kristin sits down with visionary leader and global purpose mentor, BC Serna, in an intimate, soul-stirring exchange that covers everything from inner child healin…

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Reversing Aging & Supercharging Performance: Inside the Biohacking Revolution with George Kozma | Episode 227 41:00

15d ago41:00

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and owner of the R15 biohacking studio George Kozma as they discuss how to stay healthier for longer. In this episode, we talk about: - 💪 Why Strength Training Is the Ultimate Anti-Aging Tool – Discover how muscle is your best investment in long-term health - ⚠️ The…

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Retrofit rescue: lessons learned from fixing a disastrous programme of works in Fishwick, with Filipe Amarante and Joanna Curtis (National Energy Action) 1:29:55

15d ago1:29:55

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This episode is all about a retrofit programme gone wrong in Preston and the effort required to fix it. It's a story that was covered in the pages of Passive House Plus back in 2018 under the headline "Disastrous Preston retrofit scheme remains unresolved" and until recently we thought it remained unresolved. We're joined by Filipe Amarante and Joa…

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EFR 876: Neuronutrition - How the Brain and Body's Neurobiological Response to Stress Influence Your Diet with Timothy Frie 1:34:53

16d ago1:34:53

1:34:53

This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Pique, and Strong Coffee. Neuronutritionist Timothy Frie joins us today to delve into the intricate connections between dietary choices, trauma, and brain health. Tim shares his expertise on how our eating behaviors are often unconsciously shaped by past trauma, stress, and grief, emphasizing the importanc…

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Why Therapy Didn't Work And What Finally Did 16:23

17d ago16:23

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What if everything holding you back came down to one belief? Celebrity hypnotist and executive coach Tim Shurr joins Rising from the Ashes to share the transformational truth behind anxiety, self-doubt, and chronic worry and why you don’t need years of therapy to heal it. From an unexpected hypnosis demo in college to over 16,000 sessions with high…

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EFR 875: How Your Brain Lies to You and How to Overcome Self-Deception For Good with Bizzie Gold 1:17:12

20d ago1:17:12

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What happens when the familiar comfort of negative self-talk and procrastination becomes the biggest obstacle to our happiness? This episode promises a deep discussion with neurocognition expert Bizzie Gold, who sheds light on the destructive patterns of self-deception we often fall into. Bizzie and I dissect how these mental traps, like justificat…

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The 4 C’s of Connection: A No-BS Framework for Sustainable Success 25:08

21d ago25:08

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Ever feel like you’re barking up the wrong tree in business? In this no-fluff conversation, The Redneck Connector Mike Ashburner breaks down how chasing clients (aka “dog-catching”) is burning out entrepreneurs and what to do instead. From his $5K positioning strategy to his Four C’s framework (Clarity, Connection, Community, Conversation), Mike un…

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EFR 874: Why You Should Consider Stopping Drinking and the Rise of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Dr. Brooke Scheller 1:25:05

22d ago1:25:05

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This episode is brought to you by Pique Teas, Z-Biotics and Caldera Lab. Dr. Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is back to take us on her personal journey of nearly four years without alcohol, revealing the profound impact it has had on her life and career. As she delves into the multifaceted effects of alcohol on health, including its influence on hormone …

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THE TRUTH ABOUT PSYCHEDELICS, MICRODOSING & MENTAL HEALTH | Paul Austin - E113 57:08

22d ago57:08

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In this illuminating episode, Kristin sits down with Paul Austin—pioneer of the psychedelic renaissance and founder of Third Wave—for an unfiltered, deeply insightful conversation about the transformative power of psychedelics. From his first LSD experience at 19 to leading global education on microdosing and psychedelic integration, Paul unpacks t…

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Lawsuits, Luxury, and Legacy - Reviving American Timepieces with R.T. Custer | Episode 226 54:23

22d ago54:23

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and CEO of Vortic Watches & Colorado Watch Company R.T. Custer as they talk about building a legacy and reviving American manufacturing. In this episode, we talk about: - From Idea to Icon: How R.T. built a 7-figure luxury watch company rooted in American heritage -…

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You Can’t Network Your Way Out of a Nervous Breakdown 19:16

24d ago19:16

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Tired of cold DMs, fake funnels, and forced connections? Mike Ashburner aka The Redneck Connector went from nearly homeless during COVID to building Hounds of Business, a trust-first community flipping the script on traditional sales. In this raw, real conversation, we unpack why spray-and-pray marketing burns out high achievers (like you), and how…

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How to Reclaim Your Power and Reinvent Yourself at Any Age 19:32

28d ago19:32

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After surviving trauma that shattered her identity, Eleni Anastos faced a choice: collapse… or reinvent. She chose power. In this moving episode, Eleni shares her blueprint for rebuilding after life knocks you down at any age. From creating your "badass list" of hidden talents to rewriting what success means, Eleni proves it's never too late to beg…

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44 VETERANS DIE EVERY DAY—CAN BIOHACKING STOP PTSD? | Cary Reichbach - E112 1:00:11

29d ago1:00:11

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In this raw, revelatory episode, Kristin sits down with Army veteran and founder of Grey Team, Cary Reichbach, to expose the silent crisis affecting our nation's heroes—veteran suicide. The numbers are staggering—up to 44 veterans a day take their own lives. But behind the statistics are stories of suffering, silence, and survival. Cary shares his …

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Unlearning School: Healing Educational Trauma & Reclaiming Curiosity with Dr. David Preston | Episode 225 1:01:01

29d ago1:01:01

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if everything you thought you knew about learning was holding you back? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Preston — educator, author, and founder of Open-Source Learning — to uncover how traditional education systems may actually damage our ability to learn. Dr. Preston shares his revolutionary approach to healing cogn…

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Moisture: the bane of all buildings (also breathability, sweatability, and vapour), with Valentina Marincioni (UCL) and Toby Cambray (Greengauge) 1:24:46

29d ago1:24:46

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We are joined by Valentina Marincioni (UCL, UKCMB) and returning guest Toby Cambray (Greengauge) to talk about the bane of all buildings: moisture. Recently, they they’ve produced a simple explainer video about "breathability" in buildings for the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings. Given Jeff's proclivity for referring to the 'sweatability' of bu…

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EFR 873: The Best Predictors For Living Longer - V02 Max, HRV, Follistatin and Gene Therapies with Jay Spall 1:36:54

30d ago1:36:54

1:36:54

This episode is brought to you by State & Liberty, Blokes & Joi, Fatty15 and FLYKITT. Biochemist and biomolecular therapy expert Jay Spall joins us to unravel his transformative journey from spinal injury to becoming a leading figure in the world of biohacking and longevity. Jay shares groundbreaking insights into follistatin therapy, detailing its…

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She Was Attacked, Erased, and Betrayed Then She Rebuilt Herself Into a Weapon of Purpose 19:05

1M ago19:05

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What happens when your entire identity is ripped away in one violent moment? After surviving a brutal school assault and the gut-punch betrayal of a system that denied it ever happened Eleni Anastos lost everything she'd built over 30 years. But what she gained? Was far more powerful. In this raw and riveting episode, Eleni shares her fall and rise…

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She Found Her Husband After His Suicide. What Came Next Redefined Joy. 18:44

1M ago18:44

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What do you do when life rips everything from you and then comes back for what’s left? Michelle Collins didn’t just face one tragedy. She faced three. Back to back. And each one tried to end her. First, she lost her mother to leukemia. Then a brutal divorce. Then Glenn her Navy SEAL husband died by suicide. Michelle was the one who found him. What …

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EFR 872: The Top 5 Foods That Naturally DETOX Your Body, Best Daily Immune System Boosters and How to Test Your Home and Water for Heavy Metals and Toxins with Dr. Aly Cohen, MD 1:42:35

1M ago1:42:35

1:42:35

This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, Pique and Blokes & Joi. What if the key to improved health - TRUE VITALITY & LONGEVITY - lies not just in medicine but in your environment? Join us as we unlock the secrets of detoxification and integrative medicine with Dr. Aly Cohen, MD, a leading integrative rheumatologist and environmental health special…

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SAUNA MASTER EXPLAINS THE AUFGUSS RITUAL THAT WILL RESET YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM | Cosmin Ciric - E111 53:50

1M ago53:50

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Welcome to a journey into the heart of heat. In this episode, we sit down with Cosmin Nicolae Ciric, the visionary Wellness Director of Therme Bucharest and one of the leading forces shaping the modern sauna renaissance. From ancient herbal rituals and the roots of balneology to the theatrical, soul-stirring world of Aufguss, Cosmin brings us deep …

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Digital Goldmines: Turning Websites into Wealth-Building Machines with Matt Raad | Episode 224 54:01

1M ago54:01

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and website investor & financial freedom expert Matt Raad as they discuss the potential of building a website portfolio. In this episode, we talk about: - How to turn simple websites into serious monthly cash flow (even if you're not a techie) - Behind the scenes of…

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EFR 871: The Continuum of Success and Why You Have FAILURE All Wrong - How to Use Fear and Failure as Data to Transform Your Life with Anne-Marie Anderson 1:14:25

1M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

This episode is brought to you by Timeline, LMNT, and Strong Coffee Company. ESPN personality and producer Anne-Marie Anderson joins us to unravel the intricate dance between fear and failure. Anne-Marie sheds light on how fear, often perceived as a daunting obstacle, can actually be a stepping stone to courage and growth. In this episode, we chall…

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She Lost Everything. Then Became the Guide She Needed Most. 18:19

1M ago18:19

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Michelle Collins lost her husband to suicide. Then her mother. That kind of grief doesn’t just hurt it shatters you. But instead of staying broken, Michelle turned her pain into power—and now helps others walk out of the dark. This episode isn’t about healing in theory. It’s about how to survive when your life has exploded and you’re still expected…

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HOT BOX CULTURE: SAUNAS, SWEAT LODGES, & HAMMAM | Mikkel Aaland - E110 1:02:41

1M ago1:02:41

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Step into the steam and discover the power of sweat in this soul-stirring episode. Kristin welcomes legendary photographer, author, and sauna scholar Mikkel Aaland, whose five-decade journey through global sweat bathing traditions—from Finnish saunas to Russian banyas, Turkish hammams, and Native American sweat lodges—has redefined the meaning of h…

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The Rise of the Chief Consciousness Officer: Conscious Leadership in Action with Charley Johnson | Episode 223 40:44

1M ago40:44

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Chief Consciousness Officer Charley Johnson as they discuss the importance of conscious leadership. In this episode, we talk about: - What is a Chief Consciousness Officer—and why your company might need one sooner than you think - Why 'consciousness' isn’t just…

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Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy) 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

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By Jeff and Dan

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EFR 870: ACTIVATIONS: The Secret to Effortlessly Becoming the Happiest, Healthiest and Wealthiest You with Mimi Bouchard 1:24:42

1M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

This episode is brought to you by Primally Pure, Fatty15 and Pique. Unlock the secrets to effortless self-transformation with the inspiring Mimi Bouchard, author of "Activate Your Future Self" and founder of the Activations app. Mimi shares her innovative approach to personal development, activation, which sets itself apart from traditional meditat…

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Crushed by the System 35:52

1M ago35:52

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Carl O’Neil’s Comeback from Chronic Pain, Faith Crisis, and Legal Hell One moment changed his life. The system tried to break him. Faith helped him rise. In this deeply moving episode of Rise From The Ashes, Baz Porter sits down with Carl O’Neil, a former exercise trainer whose heroic act in the workplace turned into a personal hell of chronic pain…

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From Ashes and Illness to Inner Power 18:27

2M ago18:27

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Sabrina Johnson’s Radical Mindset Rebuild After Losing Everything What do you do when life takes everything from your home, your health, your identity and dares you to rise anyway? In this gripping second chapter with Sabrina Johnson, we uncover what happened after the trauma. After the silence was broken. After the truth was spoken. From meeting h…

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Wealth on Autopilot: Real Estate, Inflation, and the Hidden Power of the 30-Year Loan with Adiel Gorel | Episode 222 43:48

2M ago43:48

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and real estate investment expert Adiel Gorel as they discuss creating wealth on autopilot. In this episode, we talk about: - How to Unlock Financial Freedom with Real Estate Discover the strategies real estate investors use to build lasting wealth—and how you can g…

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EFR 869: Cancer-Causing Chemicals You're Probably Using Every Day, Endocrine Disruptors and How to Make Your Home a Non-Toxic Sanctuary with Bethany McDaniel 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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This episode is brought to you by Primally Pure - use code EVERFORWARD for 10% off any product. Unlock the secrets to a non-toxic lifestyle with guest Bethany McDaniel, founder of Primally Pure. In this episode, you will discover the transformative benefits of choosing natural skincare and personal care alternatives that support your skin's microbi…

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One More Drink Would’ve Killed Me 18:29

2M ago18:29

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Sabrina Johnson’s Unfiltered Comeback from Sexual Abuse, Alcoholism, and Silence Some stories don’t get whispered. They get buried until someone brave enough digs them up and dares to speak. This is that moment. On this soul-igniting episode of Rise From The Ashes, Sabrina Johnson breaks her silence after decades revealing a childhood trauma that n…

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Translating retrofit for normal people, with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce (Eco Home Retrofit) 1:27:38

2M ago1:27:38

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This episode is a window into the consumer side of domestic retrofit that’s full of lessons for everyone involved in the retrofit sector. We speak with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce about the experience of undergoing a deep retrofit and learning how to communicate about the subject with normal people. She talks us through her journey from …

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The Truth About Anxiety (and How to Reclaim Your Center) 15:22

2M ago15:22

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Anxiety isn’t just fear it’s feedback. In this raw and revelatory episode, best-selling author and transformational teacher Cynthia James sits down with Baz Porter to dismantle the mainstream myths around mental health. Together, they expose the truth: anxiety is not the enemy it’s the alarm. The body’s way of whispering (or screaming), “You’re not…

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COLD PLUNGING FOR FEMALES: THE REAL DEAL - E109 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

What’s the real story behind women and cold plunging? In this deeply insightful and unfiltered episode, we dive headfirst into the fiery debate surrounding female physiology and cold exposure. Prompted by a viral Mel Robbins x Dr. Stacy Sims soundbite, and amplified by voices like Andrew Huberman and Dr. Thomas Seager, we break down the science, th…

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