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What really happens in moments of chaos and why most people get it wrong.Trevor Fortner (Everyday Spy), a former US Navy Special Operations professional breaks down how trained operators think under pressure and what civilians miss in critical moments like the Bondi attack.This isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness, decision-making, and control.Trevor reveals the three mental pillars that separate trained operators from everyday reactions and how you can apply them immediately in your life, career, and high-pressure situations.We Discuss: What trained professionals actually see in events like BondiThe biggest mistake civilians make in high-stress situationsWhy “situational awareness” is simpler (and more powerful) than you thinkLeadership lessons from combat that apply to businessFind your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4aXS3qiExplore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcastLearn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante

What if the next Martin Scorsese isn’t coming out of film school… but YouTube?Max Reisinger, CEO of Creator Camp and one of the leading voices shaping the future of the creator economy. He’s working at the forefront of a major shift in media where creators are no longer just making content, but building studios, owning audiences, and redefining what it means to be a storyteller in the digital age.We Discuss:Why the next generation of filmmakers won’t come from HollywoodHow Creator Camp is training the next wave of storytellersThe shift from content creation to full-scale media empiresWhy owning your audience is more powerful than any platformWhat traditional media is getting wrong about creatorsCheck out what Max is building with his community here: https://www.creatorcamp.com/

Grief expert David Kessler reveals the truths about loss that most people never hear. David is one of the world’s leading voices on loss and healing, having spent decades working with people facing death, trauma, and life-changing loss. He co-authored the classic On Grief and Grieving with pioneering psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and later expanded the traditional five stages of grief by introducing a sixth stage, meaning, in his bestselling book 'Finding Meaning'.We Discuss: Why comparing grief doesn't helpHow to support someone without trying to fix themWhy grief lasts longer than people expectHow meaning helps us healThe connection between trauma and griefLearn more about David Kessler and resources for grief: https://grief.com/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler/

How do we know who are closest genetic relatives are and why is it important?Dr. Debra Lieberman is an evolutionary psychologist, who explains how our brains are hardwired to prevent inbreeding a pattern seen across humans and the animal kingdom. She breaks down the science behind kin detection, how humans unconsciously calculate genetic relatedness, and why evolution has designed us to reject sexual attraction to family. We also explore the moral and ethical questions surrounding incest and what crying and tears communicate from an evolutionary perspective.We Discuss:How animals and humans detect who their relatives areWhy your brain automatically rejects forbidden attractionThe high-level reasoning behind incest taboosHow emotions like disgust and empathy shape our instincts

Dopamine expert Dr. Anna Lembke reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine dependency is skyrocketing, the hidden dangers of social media, AI, porn, and the fast-track to regaining control.Dr. Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. With over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions, she’s also the bestselling author of Dopamine Nation.We Discuss:Why constant stimulation makes us feel empty, anxious, and burnt outHow digital rewards are rewiring your brain for distraction instead of disciplineThe hidden crash behind every dopamine spike- How over comfort and instant gratification quietly destroy motivation, drive, and resilienceActionable strategies to reset your brain, regain control, and perform at your peakYou can purchase Dr Anna’s book, Dopamine Nation: Why our Addiction to Pleasure is Causing us Pain, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence-ebook/dp/B09GMCCLLX?ref_=ast_author_mpbFollow Dr AnnaWebsite: https://www.annalembke.com/Stanford Medicine: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/anna-lembke

Debbie Millman is one of the world’s most influential voiceson design, creativity, and personal growth. A renowned designer, author, educator, and host of the pioneering podcast Design Matters.In this powerful conversation, she explains why a meaningfullife doesn’t happen by chance it’s designed. From overcoming self-doubt to embracing failure, Debbie shares the mindset shifts that separate people who drift from those who build a life with purpose.We discuss:How to design a life with intention The real role of failure in long-term successScarcity vs. abundance thinking (and why itmatters)Why “busy” is a decisionNavigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome

What if love isn’t something you find but something you design?World-renowned relationship expert and TEDx speaker Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh breaks down why so many people chase the wrong version of love and how greater self-awareness is the key to building a relationship that actually lasts.Dr. Sara introduces the six essential ingredients of thriving love and explains why missing just one can quietly unravel even the strongest partnerships.We discuss: The six ingredients every thriving relationship needsHow to recognise red flags earlyWhy compassion is more powerful than empathy in loveMoney, stress, and relationship breakdownHow AI could reshape dating and intimacyFor more on Dr Sara's work head to www.Sara-Nasserzadeh.comCheck out Dr Sara's TED talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_nasserzadeh_the_6_essential_ingredients_of_loving_relationships

Why does attraction sometimes fade?Certified sexologist and relationship expert Shan Boodram joins us to break down the psychology of modern love, from the signals that spark chemistry to the emotional intelligence required to sustain it. We discuss: Why chemistry fades and how to rebuild itThe signals people miss when datingForeplay, mystery, and maintaining desire in long-term relationshipsCreating dating profiles that actually reflect who you areHow vulnerability and communication deepen connectionFor more on information about Shan head to her website: https://www.loversbyshan.com/

Fatherhood is one of the most misunderstood and underestimated forces shaping human connection.Evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin breaks down the science of fatherhood and explains why dads play a far more powerful role in relationships, child development, and emotional wellbeing than we often acknowledge.She unpacks the biology, psychology and culture behind love, attraction and long-term connection. Drawing on science, neuroscience and real-world research, Anna explains why we’re drawn to certain people, how technology and dating apps are reshaping intimacy, and what we misunderstand about commitment in today’s fast-moving world.She discusses:The biological and emotional forces that drive attractionHow dating apps and technology are rewiring modern loveThe underestimated role of fatherhood in human connectionWhy nurturing all forms of love is essential for wellbeingThe emerging challenge of AI and human relationships

Markets, money, tech, and the next generationEd Elson, investor, business writer, and co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, breaks down how money, AI, and technology are reshaping our world. With experience analysing capital markets, Gen Z trends, and the creator economy, Ed brings expert insight into the risks and opportunities shaping modern life.He discusses:Why American stocks outperform crypto and the risks of unregulated digital assetsHow Gen Z’s screen use is impacting mental health, social connection, and politicsThe real implications of AI on jobs and why regulation is crucialThe rise of the creator economy and its connection to lonelinessBuilding real-world connections in an increasingly digital world