Life throws challenges our way—but what if those challenges are the key to our greatest strengths? How to be an icon is a podcast dedicated to transforming adversity into power. Each episode dives into real stories of resilience, expert insights on mental toughness, and practical strategies to help you rise above setbacks. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, professional roadblocks, or simply looking for inspiration, this podcast will equip you with the mindset and tools to not just su ...
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Letting Go & Living for Yourself – Annie Blake on Self-Worth & Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
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1:09:59What happens when the people you trust the most betray, abandon, or deceive you? For Annie Blake, repeated heartbreak and betrayal left her questioning her own worth—wondering why she was never “good enough.” This led her down a path of people-pleasing, self-doubt, and anxiety, as she prioritized making others happy while completely losing herself …
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A Year from Hell – Ashley Sheen on Turning Pain into Strength
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54:31** Trigger Warning: References of suicide. What happens when life throws everything at you all at once? Ashley Sheen knows this all too well. In just one year, he endured a health issue that required surgery (which didn’t fully succeed), the painful end of a long-term relationship, and the devastating news that two close family members had suffered…
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No Fear, No Regrets – Matt Addis on Life After a Brain Tumour Diagnosis
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53:10What would you do if you found out your health would only get worse with time? Matt Addis was in his early twenties, working a regular job in a call centre, when he received a life-changing diagnosis—a brain tumour that would gradually take his hearing. Having struggled with ear issues since childhood, he knew something was wrong, but nothing could…
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Answers from a Life Coach – Finding Happiness & Accepting What We Can’t Change with Austen Moore
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1:41:23What does it really take to build a fulfilling life? How do we navigate setbacks, find happiness, and push through life’s toughest moments? In this episode, we sit down with Austen Moore, a renowned life and business coach, to get real, actionable insights on personal growth, resilience, and success. Austen shares powerful mindset shifts, practical…
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Love, Loss, and Debt – Michelle O’Toole’s Journey Through Grief
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1:26:41Losing a loved one is never easy, but what happens when grief is tangled with anger, betrayal, and financial hardship? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michelle O’Toole, who faced the heartbreaking loss of her father—only to discover the crushing debt he left behind. As she navigated the emotional weight of grief, Michelle also had to con…
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Ultra Endurance Cyclist, Robbie Ferri - Riding the highs and lows of life
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1:33:42In this episode, we sit down with ultra-endurance cyclist and world record holder Robbie Ferri, who has conquered more countries on two wheels than anyone before him, having broken two world records. Robbie takes us inside the thrilling, gruelling, and sometimes terrifying world of ultra-distance cycling, sharing stories from the road—moments of pu…
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The Money Laundering Trap - Ellora Howard
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56:22In this pilot episode, I sit down with Ellora to discuss how she found herself struggling financially while studying at university. She thought she had found the perfect side gig - easy money for minimal work. But what seemed like a lucky break quickly turned into a nightmare as she realised she was caught in the web of a money laundering scheme. I…
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