What made Steve Jobs such a powerful communicator?Tune into this episode of Growth Island w/ Forbes-featured communication expert/bestselling author Nancy Duarte to find out, and more how translating numbers into narratives help you win in business.In this talk, Nancy Duarte discusses the mechanics of making great presentations, the secrets to a po…

Can going to saunas four times a week save you from a severe heart attack? Researchers says YES. In this video, we discuss the history and health benefits of saunas with Lassi A Liikkanen, author of the Amazon bestseller "The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design". Lassi is also a renowned expert in the construction of saunas and takes us through Finland…

Are you curious about psychedelics and drugs? Let’s hear what the experts have to say. In today’s episode of Growth Island, Professor Wayne Hall discusses his research into psychedelics, their potential benefits and harms, and how they might be used to help people struggling with addiction. He also comments on recent developments in the field of ps…

Did you know that Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that have health benefits for both mind and body?Tune into today’s episode of Growth Island for amazing unknown facts about whether olive oils are bad for you, and much more. In this interview, Udo Erasmus, author of "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill" and "The Omega Diet," discusses the be…

Can you stop trauma from happening? No, sometimes it is unavoidable but what we can do is weaken and rewire the damage that it has done using your minds capacity to heal, Dr. Caroline Leaf is my guest on Growth Island this week. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pat…

Soon women will be able to reproduce on their own. This statement may scare some of you or may be comforting to know, but it’s all thanks to the power of stem cells. I have with me an esteemed guest Dr. Alessandro Prigion on the show this week. Dr. Alessandro Prigion is a professor of Pediatric Metabolic Medicine at the Medical Faculty of Heinrich …

Ever been told to trust your intuition? What if I told you that there is actually science backing it. Helané Wahbeh is the Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an associate assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University's Department of Neurology. Her National Institutes of Health-funded VET-MIND study looked into …

Is your air clean?Well, it depends on where you live and your personal environment. Patrick L. Kinney is here to shed some light on the topic. Patrick joined the School of Public Health faculty in January 2017 as the inaugural Beverly Brown Professor of Urban Health. He was trained as an air pollution epidemiologist at Harvard School of Public Heal…

Friendships, like all relationships, take time and effort. But it does more for your life than most of the health hacks you can think of; to shine more light on the subject, I have Lydia Denworth on the show. Lydia Denworth is a science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American, and the author of th…

How do people manage to live a long, healthy and meaningful life for 100+ years? Is it possible for humans to decelerate, or even reverse aging? And most importantly, can seaweed really help you look and feel younger inside out? Sigh, so less is known and talked about the science and academia behind aging research. The guest for this week’s episode…

Does being a perfectionist stop you from connecting with your emotional side? Or does it stem from unresolved trauma? Well it depends on what type of perfectionism you are referring to, YES there are different types of perfectionists. This week's guest on Growth Island is an author, blogger, professor, Clinical Psychologist and has her own podcast.…

Is your relationship or sex life going stale? Would you like to bring back the flare and spice things up with your significant other? Well, I’m sure we all need help every once in a while to keep the fire burning in a relationship, because relationships take time and effort, but it’s always worth it. This weeks guest on the Growth Island is a leadi…

Do you want to get a tan without being in the sun or a tanning bed? Well I certainly do, Dr. Heather Smith-Fernandez, my guest on this episode, talks about all the amazing things peptides can do.Dr. Heather is fully trained and certified in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, advanced biocellular aesthetics, Integrative medicine, and preventative hea…

Does our memory grow weaker as we grow older? Is it inevitable that we forget more and mo- NOPE!That’s one of many misconceptions we debunk in today’s talk with Nelson Dellis! He is a five-time USA Memory Champion and Grandmaster of Memory. He is also one of the co-founders of Memory League and runs the nonprofit Climb 4 Memory.Safe to say, his pas…

As the Russo-Ukrainian war continues, Ukraine has used lethal ‘Punisher drones’ to return fire. Sounds absolutely terrifying, right? What role do these drones play in shaping our future?In this unusual but important episode, I talk to retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, Wayne Phelps. He has commanded units at every level from Platoon to Squadr…

How important are your personal values when it comes to making business decisions?Well turns out they are really important, if your personal values don’t align with your business values you probably won't have the same level of interest in it anymore.My guest this week is Nikki Trott. She is an entrepreneur who was featured in Thrive Global’s “Top …

What do you do when you get a migraine?I take an alternating hot and cold shower, that's what works for me. Turns out that is one of the natural ways of soothing our nerves when we have a migraine. In this week's episode on the Growth Island we have a n expert on the topic.Dr. Stephen D. Silberstein MD, a neurologist and headache specialist, he is …

What do you look for when you go grocery shopping?I usually try to get foods that have the least amount of packaging and are the most fresh, that is usually the fruits and vegetables. This week's guest on Growth Island talks about how our nutrition and diets are a product of marketing and lobbying, more importantly he talks about what you as the co…

Can you sense the energy when people walk into a room?Like when someone walks in and everything becomes cheerful or someone else walks in and suddenly it's all gloomy.Well this week's guest sheds light on energy and what you can do about it, Whitney Freya is an author of 4 books with the latest being ‘30 Days to Unstoppable. She runs her own creati…

Are people who make a lot of money bad people?This myth about money is very common and many people even believe it but it is not true.Having the right mindset about money is key to understanding it.My guest on this episode of Growth Island talks about happy money, Ken Honda has sold more than seven million copies of his books. From his financial ex…

Did you know fasting affects women differently than men?I thought it had the same effect but turns out that fasting affects each gender differently at different stages of life.Dr. Molly Maloof is a Stanford Lecturer who teaches course within the Wellness Department of the School of Medicine entitled, "Live Better Longer: Enhancing Healthspan for Lo…

How do you define GENIUS? If you are thinking high IQ, you might be wrongDr. Dean Keith Simonton, my guest in this episode, has spent his entire life studying genius and what it takes to be one. Dean Simonton is distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis. With almost 600 publications under his belt and having writt…

If you could stop aging and possibly reverse it, would you?To grow old is widely accepted as normal, we have seen our parents and grandparents grow old, so we assumed that was the natural order of things, but new research is forcing us to look at aging as a disease that needs treatment. Before you get all defensive about the natural order of things…

Have you ever wondered how much your voice plays a role while speaking? How it can motivate people? Especially when you're speaking publicly.Being a public speaker myself, I have facilitated many workshops and understand your voice is a huge part of getting your message across the room with clarity. Lisbeth Holdt Jørgensen is a master of voice, she…

Do you want to live longer? What are inexpensive things you can do to achieve that?If you have been following my podcasts you would know that I am a big fan of biohacks for longevity and today I have one of the thought leaders when it comes to longevity, he is a best selling author and an active investor in longevity startups.Sergey Young, you may …

You can improve your cardiovascular health even when your sitting on the couchNo, that’s not an invitation to be lazy and not exercise but something that can be added to your routine to strengthen your heart. The Zona Plus is a handheld machine that uses isometric therapy to improve your cardiovascular health, developed due to accidental research a…

Before you quit your job try to resolve your issues or else you’ll risk just carry your reasons for quitting over to the next jobMost have been through a stressful job that they didn’t appreciate for some reason, but Stella says to hold on a second before you leave, it could be wise to experiment a little and try to get what you are actually lookin…

How do you start experimenting with biohacks to find out what works for you?This was a question that was on my mind a lot when I got into the field of biohacking, You might have heard of my guest in this episode of Growth Island, Bob Troia most commonly known as quantified Bob was one of the pioneers of the bio hacking movement, he stood out as a c…

You need to find out what works for you.I have said it a million times and I’ll say it a million more, “when it comes to biohacking n=1” the sample size is always going to be yourself and you need to find what works best for you, just because it is working for someone else doesn’t mean it will have the same effect for you and vice versa.This is the…

Is psychology only for people who are struggling or can anyone benefit from it?The answer is anyone can benefit from it and use psychological tools to support their growth. On this episode on Growth Island we have Emilie Glen Colsted who is the lead psychologist at Nuna which I have been part of starting. Nuna is a chatbot based app with access to …

How do you maintain attraction towards your partner and have better sexual ecstasy even after many years in a relationship?It may seem difficult to stay with the same person throughout life and still be fresh, many people get bored of each other but what if there was a way to bring it all back, the attraction, the love, the romance and keep it that…

There are 7 different types of rest, sleep helps with just one of themSo the question is are you getting enough rest other than just sleep, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith brings a new perspective to rest in this week’s episode of Growth Island. Dr. Saundra holds a medical degree and is a board certified doctor of internal medicine, she is also an author …

Do you use wearables to track or hack your sleep? Have you ever wondered about it’s accuracy? Well, I have been curious about the latest sleep research for some years now. In my curiosity I came across Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, a very prominent figure who is at the forefront of sleep research. I have been following his research for more than 3 years. …

Live in 5D instead of just 3DIf that was confusing to understand, don't worry. My guest on this week’s episode on Growth Island will give you more clarity and help you be more heartfelt. Joy Martina is a CEO, an author and a renowned speaker who holds a Ph.D. in psychology. She specializes in helping people find their happiness. Whether it’s overco…

Your thoughts signal your genetic expressionThe classic case of nature vs nurture comes to mind when reading the above statement, Teri Cochrane puts that case to rest in this episode on Growth Island. Teri is a specialist in complex health conditions and a health care practitioner, she has developed her methodology with over 15 years of holistic he…

What if I told you you can repair your mind from past trauma?We usually hear of people coping with trauma never fixing it, well it came as a surprise to me as well when my guest in this episode shared that it's not only possible but he has centered his work around that very topic, Dr. Don Wood has a PhD in clinical, counseling & applied psychology …

Ketamine, an effective psychedelic drug is being used to treat treatment-resistant depression. Yes, you read that right, Dr. David Feifel, a medical doctor who is a professor at the University of California, San Diego and runs his own clinic (Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute), joins me in this episode to talk about his journey into using ketamine &…

A healthy microbiome begins in your mouth.You might be thinking “wait, doesn't the microbiome live in your gut?” Well, the answer is the mouth microbiome is the second-largest after the gut, home to 20 billion microorganisms and 700+ different bacterial species. While bad bacteria cause tooth decay and gum disease, both modern dental “hygiene” (whi…

In the age of the internet, We are flooded with so much information from different sources, It’s almost like we are drowning in data. Well, How do you know what to trust and how do you separate facts from fiction?If you have spent any time on the internet I'm sure these thoughts would have crossed your mind. Today I would like to introduce Siim Lan…

How do you feel about tracking your time?Some of you might welcome it and some might feel it’s an infringement on their freedom and privacy. Well Stig Nyman will bring some clarity on the topic in this week's episode, Stig is a PhD student at the department for Digitalisation at Copenhagen Business School, he has dedicated his time to study the imp…

Have you also wondered why top athletes and normal individuals have been sharing pictures lately of continuous glucose monitors? I sure did. What could they do and why the hell would someone run around with a needle in their shoulder for 14 days when they didn’t have diabetes? Well like many other things I thought I better try it myself to figure i…

The best biohacks are usually freeYou don’t have to spend huge amounts of money to hack your biology, most of the effective hacks are usually free or can be found in your own front yard. Does that shock you, well it is understandable if it does because most of the commercially available biohacks usually cost a lot and are marketed in ways to get yo…

How do you build a company that gives you financial freedom and the possibility to travel while impacting millions of people positively?I think this is a question many people have asked themselves :) However, many entrepreneurs end up feeling trapped in their own business and without the opportunity to really experience the freedom for which they s…

“Happiness comes from trying to make others feel good rather than yourself.”Do you agree with that statement? 🤯Whether you agree or not then that is what a new scientific paper says. I know many people would be a little on the fence about it, because not all answers are black and white, and need some more digging and nuances which the full paper al…

How do you become not just good, but one of the world's best in whatever you do? Well, that’s a sentence you can google, but real answers are often more nuanced than a quick Google result.I personally love to learn from either someone who have done what I want to learn or someone who have studied it.For this episode, I bring to you Michael Gebi. Fi…

Do you know that Coldwater swimming can help you lose weight? 🏊‍♀️🤸‍♀️Your first reaction might be:You gotta be crazy to say that” ORYou’ve already joined the club that swears to cold showers and cold water swimming!! 💪No matter what your reaction, you’re curious. What’s the healthiest way to do that? And what’s the fuss really about? Does it actua…

Immortality is not just for Draculas and Vampires anymore. You can be young forever too (without any bloodsucking being involved!)What if we told you that death could be ‘optional’ soon? That technology of the near future will let you reverse your age, and people can become eternally young again!Sounds ridiculous? Well, this podcast will prove you …

Stop eating and you will feel better 😮 WTF, what kind of advice is that 🤷‍♂️Well turns about there is a bit more to the latest health trend of fasting. The science backing it up is strong, but fasting needs to be done the right way so it won’t be dangerous. I, therefore, got Andri Peetso on the podcast who just released his book “Mastering Fasting”…

How do you go from being good to one of the world's very best? To answer that I had the world’s 3rd best kitesurfer on the podcast. Paula Novotna, I first met her in Cabarete at one of the world cup stops. I have since had the pleasure of following her from the side and she always shows up with good energy and a big smile :) In this episode she sha…

Want a quick easy way to improve your health, energy and sexual experiences? Then Breathwork might just be the next thing for you to practice.Today, I’ve got Leigh Ewin as our guest, and I’m excited to introduce him. He’s an expert breather, a certified Bulletproof Coach, and a renowned instructor in breathwork methodologies. He coaches people acro…