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The Day One Podcast#29 Halim Ashkar - Space 101: From Black Holes to the Solar System and Radio Waves from unknown Origin.Ever wondered what happens inside a black hole? How Radio Waves work or why astrophysicists roll their eyes at astrology? In this episode, we dive deep into the cosmos with Halim, an expert astrophysicist, to explore the mysteries of our universe.
From the possibility of extraterrestrial life to the mind-blowing concept of multimessenger astronomy, this conversation will expand your perspective on space and our place in it. Because ultimately as Halim puts it in his book: we are stardust, we are the universe.
In this episode you will learn about:
✨ Why you should ne...
2025-01-271h 26The Day One Podcast#28 Vasco Thomas Breysse - Are mental health and success mutually exclusive?Balance. The thing many seek, but often fail. Especially from a young adult's perspective, it is tough to achieve. In this podcast, Vasco and Lukas get philosophical and try to go after the question of "Are mental health and success mutually exclusive? ". Both discuss their personal reflections on the topic and get into a deep insightful conversation.
In this episode you will learn about:
- Their own experience with personal development and "balance"
- The importance of professional help and therapy.
- Difference between the American and European...
2025-01-011h 32The Day One Podcast#27 Giulia de Oliveira Camargo - Building your own Brand. Where to start and what it takes."You need to build your own Brand!" is something you probably heard more in recent times. Yet, what does that even mean and where do you start? Exactly that is what Giulia and Lukas talked about. How she got started, what she would advice others, what worked for her and what did not.
In this episode you will also learn about:
- How to build your own brand
- The ups and downs of remote life
- The importance of discipline and consistency
- How luck...
2024-12-1658 minThe Day One Podcast#26 Wendy Cole: Lessons from a Productivity Coach - How to get your time and focus back.Ever feel like there's never enough time in the day? In this episode, Wendy Cole, a seasoned productivity coach, shares the secrets to reclaiming your time, sharpening your focus, and finally feeling in control of your schedule. Wendy dives deep into the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that can help you thrive in work and life.
In this episode, you will learn about:
How to identify and eliminate your biggest time-wasters
The essential tools for mastering your daily schedule
Why multitasking is sabotaging your focus (and what to do instead)
The Four Ps of productivity and...
2024-12-0255 minThe Day One Podcast#25 Chris James - From Firefighter to Online Fitness Coach & How to get in the best shape of your life!Ever what wondered what it takes to really get that dream body? In this episode, Chris breaks down what it took for him to get in that shape in his 4 month transformation. Much more he also shares the ups and downs of becoming a fitness coach and doing the job he really loves.
In this episode you will learn about:
- The sacrifices of a 4 month body transformation
- The benefits of saying "No" to alcohol
- The power of 12k steps & 3L of water a day
2024-10-141h 09The Day One Podcast#24 Martin Vanhaelst - Two friends talking Passion & PurposeEver had one of those conversations that could go on for ages? This one felt like that. In this episode, Martin and Lukas dive into a heart-to-heart conversation about the paths they’ve taken, the lessons they've learned, and this whole thing called purpose.
In this episode you will learn about:
How discovering passions, gets you closer to true living
The importance of embracing uncertainty
Why purpose isn’t always a destination but a journey
The value of meaningful connections and supporting each other's dreams
Practical ways to realign with what matters most to y...
2024-10-0152 minThe Day One Podcast#23 We are back. Becoming a top 1% Podcast & the 10 key learnings from Season 1.We are back and the long summer break is officially over, maybe a bit longer than planned... oops. To start of a new season, one has to first review the last one and this episodes does exactly that. Lukas breaks down the 10 key learnings and takeaways from season 1. You will enjoy this one, it brief and straight to the point. I am excited to be back and as always, thank you for listening.
P.S. fun fact, we really did become a top 1% in the world, because the other ones usually stop recording past...
2024-09-2326 minThe Day One Podcast#22 Alain Robert / The French Spiderman - One slip away from death.Alain is considered to be the founding father of Free Solo. Whether rocks or buildings, he has climbed it all. All without a rope. He has been featured in various award-winning documentaries, written books, been on Letterman, is considered to be one of the 100 greatest athletes of our time and even has a statue erected for him in China.
Some people can't comprehend how one is willing to risk facing death like that, yet I believe we need people like him to show us that our perceptions are ultimately our only limitations.
2024-04-2651 minThe Day One Podcast#21 Stefanie Hoegen - Why is the global health system made for men? What should men really know about women's health? (+ BONUS QUIZ)One of my favorite episodes so far. Driven by her own experience Stefanie went after the question of how her body handles stress and why her immune system suffered so much from it. With her holistic approach and own experience, she became an expert on women's health, nutrition and sleep optimization.
Throughout the conversation, it became clear, how little men in general seem to know about the health of women and what they should probably learn about.
This episode has the aim of teaching you about:
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2024-04-101h 22The Day One Podcast#20 Ingo Rauth Ph.D. - How to take stock of your own beliefs and start asking yourself the right questions in life.Ingo is a leadership, career & self development coach and adjunct professor at IE Business School. I had the chance to not just have him as a teacher but also sit down with for this episode.
His entire belief system surrounds the foundation of education. The most powerful tool of them all. With his work he hopes to enable others to unlock their full capabilities.
In this episode you will learn about:
- The importance of taking stock in one's belief and what it means.
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2024-03-271h 21The Day One Podcast#19 Gabriel Deieno - How to take your Mental Game to the next level and what you can learn from professional athletes. Lessons from a Sports Psychologists.Ever wondered what makes the great ones great? Getting those reps in and staying extra after training sessions is definitely one aspect of it, but often people greatly underestimate the mental part of the game. MJ once said it himself that 80% of the game is mental.
Gabriel's job is exactly that. He helps athletes focus on their mental game and make even the best better. While his clients might be athletes, his insights are just as tangible for you.
In this episode you will learn about:
2024-03-111h 00The Day One Podcast#18 The Hawthorne Effect: What it is, why it is relevant and how you can effectively apply it in your day to day.In this HMO special, we dig deeper into the Hawthorne effect. While you might have not heard of its actual name, you have most definitely already experienced its effect. In short, the Hawthorne Effect is when people change or improve their behavior because they know they’re being watched. It’s named after a study done in the 1920s, where researchers found that workers became more productive when they realized they were being observed, regardless of the actual working conditions. Recently this study has been questioned by scientists, however, the actual effect is still just as relevant, especially for the...
2024-03-0416 minThe Day One Podcast#17 Elizabeth Van Den Bergh - Master the Art of Public Speaking & Storytelling. Learnings from a TEDx Speaker Coach.Speaking is everything. For some, it might even be the most important skill out there. In this episode, Elizabeth and Lukas talk about exactly that.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What it's like to work with TEDx Speakers.
- How does one improve their public speaking?
- What it means to take your audience on a journey.
- Why Silence is Power.
- Why the "How" is more important than the "What".
- How vulnerability sets the foundation for a...
2024-02-261h 05The Day One Podcast#16 Rico Minaar - A story of South Africa, Apartheid, Nelson Mandela and the beauty of sports.South Africa has a special place in my heart, much more it does for Rico. Rico grew up during Apartheid and has seen the best and worst of the country. Whether it's seeing poverty every day, the corruption or even having been shot. Rico continues to teach and show the tourists the real South Africa (CPT) when they visit.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The history of South Africa
- Why most of South Africa still struggles with absolute poverty.
- The wounds of the past
2024-02-111h 10The Day One Podcast#15 The benefits of Nose Breathing. Is Mouth Tape worth it? (Breath - James Nestor)Special episode for a special topic; Breathing. Nothing crazy, just sharing some personal learnings & insights from the book "Breath" by James Nestor.
Let me know what you think!
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2024-01-2910 minThe Day One Podcast#14 Gonzalo Gago Dorca - The Story of Kazu. What it takes to start & run a restaurant.Starting a restaurant is tough. Starting a restaurant without any background experience other than a great passion for cooking is even tougher. Yet, Gago did just that. He turned his love for Sushi from an accidental experiment to a well-run business that continues to amaze his customers.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What it takes to make it to run & start a restaurant
- The pros and cons
- Stories of roundhouse kicks and crazy employees
- What Kazu really is and stands for
2024-01-191h 00The Day One Podcast#13 Eric Hinman - Movement is Medicine. From being an IronMan Champion, the CrosssFit Games & building brands - How to transform ones life and body.Eric is a beast, literally. With 43 years, he is in a shape many young adults aspire to have. However, he is much more than just an athlete. He is a kind and authentic guy, who genuinely lives exactly what he preaches, which made it a pleasure to talk to him.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What it takes to make it to the IronMan championships in Kona
- How one can transform his entire life
- The one-ingredient diet
- The incredible benefits of...
2024-01-0858 minThe Day One Podcast#12 Jonas Gruber - (GERMAN) Lohnt sich Deutschland noch als Unternehmer? Was bedeutet es auszuwandern?Die nicht geplanten Gespräche sind oft auch die besten. Ein guter Freund, ein starker Kaffee und paar interessanten Themen helfen dem ganzen. Diese Episode beinhaltet vieles. Was es heißt auszuwandern, wie wir Deutschlands Zukunft sehen, wie man erfolgreich Ziele setzte, erste Familienplanung und vieles mehr.
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2024-01-021h 32The Day One Podcast#11 Part 2 Sam Blanchard & Enrique Garcia - How does one develop an eating disorder?Part 2 of discussing Sam's Story. In this short clip, the three discuss more why behind the struggle. What are reasons that can lead up to creating such a disorder and more.
Thank you for listening.
2023-12-1322 minThe Day One Podcast#10 Sam Blanchard & Enrique Garcia - Lessons from overcoming an eating disorder.Sam had the courage to share his story of dealing with an eating disorder. The three discuss the struggles, highs & lows and learnings from Sam's story. Healthy habits, sports, self-development, friends & family and much more. This episode has something to take away for anybody.
A big big thanks to Sam for sharing and thank you guys for listening. - I appreciate you.
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2023-12-121h 00The Day One Podcast#9 Special Episode! - Hear me out. (1) - Why young adults are looking for meaning in life and how being curious can help.New format! Exciting stuff. Once a week in addition to the normal episode there will be a bonus episode with some food for thought.
Study mentioned: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/23/10/mental-health-challenges-young-adults-illuminated-new-report
Article mentioned:
How to do great work - Paul Graham
Check it out and as always; thank you for listening.
2023-12-0409 minThe Day One Podcast#8 Diego Rodriguez - The Art of ReadingThis is a special edition dedicated to the passion of reading. Diego went from someone who has never touched a single book up until the pandemic to now finishing a book on a weekly basis. The only reason behind it is his discovered passion. Reading is different for anybody and there is no right or wrong way to do it, however, Diego and Lukas discuss ways that have helped them create an enjoyable reading habit. Furthermore, they discuss how reading has greatly improved their lives, which books they would recommend to anybody and the reading learnings & tipps they wish...
2023-11-251h 06The Day One Podcast#7 Joonas Mengel - Why you should create a Fucketlist right now.Joonas created his Fucketlist two years ago, when in his words his life was "absolute s***". Ever since, he has been on a journey to complete every single task on his list and become the best version of himself. Lukas and Joonas talk about his near-death experience, some of his favorite and toughest challenges, why you should dream like a kid, how he has been running for 550+ consecutive days and much much more. If this was not enough, he is currently running around all of Estonia, ticking of the next challenge on his list.
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2023-11-161h 28The Day One Podcast#6 Enrique Garcia - Chasing the Hollywood dream - Is it worth it?Enrique decided a year ago to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He packed his bags and decided to move to Hollywood for acting school.
They talked about his journey, his learnings and also the struggles that come with it. Enrique and Lukas both dove deep into the discussion, and it got personal.
In this episode, you will learn about:
The sad side of acting.
Mental health struggles and how one can deal with them.
Definition of happiness.
Why the pursuit for "better & more" can also be very toxic at times.
No matter...
2023-11-081h 42The Day One Podcast#5 Leon Schwarz - (GERMAN) Präsent sein beim Sport und die vergessene Human Medizin.Hast du dich schon mal gefragt, warum du vielleicht nicht die körperlichen Ziele erreichst, die du dir setzt? Hat es vielleicht damit was zu tun, dass du während dem Trainieren öfters am Handy bist? Fragen wie diese diskutieren Lukas und Leon in der heutigen Episode. Darunter auch die Wichtigkeit der Human-Medizin, wieso das Zuhören bei der Physiotherapie unterschätzt wird und wie es ist, mit einem "Performance Coach" zu arbeiten.
2023-11-011h 03The Day One Podcast#4 Giorgio Fourage - The first man to officially cross the world on a wooden bike33 countries, 33.000km of distance covered, 60 days of pure time on a saddle, 256.000m of elevation and 1 man, a dream and his bike.
In this episode, Lukas has the pleasure of talking with Gio about his journey. From struggles to motivation, the difference between being lonely and alone, rat attacks, the beauty of human encounters and much more.
Giorgio's favorite books and song:
Island in The Sun - Weezer
You can find more from Gio and his adventure here
Instagram: Wood_world_tour
2023-10-241h 08The Day One Podcast#3 Jonas Gruber - (GERMAN) Steuern, Freiheit und der Tod. Was braucht es, um sein eigenes Unternehmen zu gründen und wirklich selbstständig zu sein?Was braucht es, um sein eigenes Unternehmen zu gründen und wirklich selbstständig zu sein? Jonas ist ein Unternehmer, der schon in jungen Jahren beschloss, Dinge selbst in die Hand zu nehmen und sein eigenes Ding zu machen. Aus allen möglichen Erfahrungen im E-Commerce, digitalen Marketing und jetzt auch in der Marketingberatung teilt Jonas seine Erkenntnisse und was man beachten sollte. Von Steuern über Freiheit bis hin zum Tod - in dieser Folge ist alles dabei.
Sein empfohlenes Buch: Psycho Cybernetics - Maxwell Maltz
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2023-10-161h 12The Day One Podcast#2 Costanza Pinto Bonomo - Italy's next female Billionaire?Costanza shares insights and learnings from her experience of starting Orygen. For anyone who has ever considered or is considering starting their own business, this one is for you.
Orygen is increasing the value of unused lands through sustainable and profitable solutions. Literally saving the world one tree at a time. Check them out here:
https://www.orygen.earth/
2023-10-0525 minThe Day One Podcast#1 Felipe Bunge - 70.3 Ironman experiences and why "having no time" is a terrible excuse.In the first of many episodes Lukas has one of his close friends Felipe as his guest. The two talk about their shared experience of doing a 70.3 Ironman earlier this year. Enjoy and let us know how you liked it in the comments! P.S. The mentioned Book is called "How will you measure your life" by Clayton Christenson.
2023-09-1532 minThe Day One PodcastThis is DAY ONE. Welcome stranger.So this it. A little teaser about the podcast, about Lukas and why start this podcast?
Most episodes will be in English with a few German exceptions.
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