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Know More Know LessHow Small Steps = Big Changes w/ Dr. Christiane Schroeter (#85)In this episode, I talk with Dr. Christiane Schroeter — award-winning professor, TEDx speaker, and wellness coach — about how to create real momentum without burning out. Christiane's background in health economics, branding, and behavioral science gives her a rare perspective on what makes goals actually stick. We get into: •how to recognize early signs of burnout before it crashes your life •how to use "petite practices" to build habits without overwhelm •why negative self-talk might be your biggest barrier •how to think about selling (especially if you hate selling) •branding...
2025-10-0937 min
Know More Know LessFBI's Sleep Expert on Nightmares, Caffeine, & Light w/ Dr. Leah Kaylor (#84)In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI's in-house expert on sleep and trauma. She's a licensed clinical psychologist with a background in EMDR, brainspotting, psychopharmacology, and nightmare treatment — and she's helped everyone from military veterans to elite law enforcement agents finally get real rest. We cover: • Why nightmares are actually treatable, and how to do it • Why total darkness isn't extreme — it's essential • What chronic sleep debt does to the body and brain • How trauma, shift work, and stress can rewire your sleep cycles • A bette...
2025-07-031h 07
Know More Know LessFree Will, Genetics, Autism, and What Makes You... You w/ Dr. Kevin MitchellI've been fascinated by the concept of free wall for decades now. The ongoing debate if we have control over our own lives, or if we are simply giant walking meat sacks being taken from place to place, goal to goal, by our DNA, our biology, and our environment. Today, I talk with Professor Kevin Mitchell, a geneticist and developmental neurobiologist at Trinity College Dublin. Kevin's research sits right at the crossroads of biology, psychology, and philosophy — and if you've ever wondered whether you're in charge of your own life or just acting out a pre-written script of DN...
2025-06-2659 min
Know More Know LessVibe Check: Exploring The Energy Around Us — w/ Dr. Jason Del Gandio (#82)In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Del Gandio, a professor, philosopher, and the creator of 20 Minute Vibe. For more than 30 years, Jason has studied what he calls "the vibe"—that felt but often unexplained energy we pick up from people, places, art, music, even ourselves. His doctoral work was the first academic study of "bodily emanation," and today we unpack what that actually means in real life. We talk about why the word vibe shows up everywhere (and how it got there), what gives a space or person "a vibe," and why de...
2025-06-1949 min
Know More Know LessPsychedelic Therapy: Promises, Perils, and Real-World Practice w/ Shai Hipperson (#81)In this episode, I sit down with Shai Hipperson, a clinical psychologist and principal psychedelic-assisted therapist at the Conscious Mind Centre in Queensland, Australia. Shai is on the front lines of Australia's groundbreaking move to legalize MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental health conditions—and she brings a wealth of knowledge, caution, and clarity to the conversation. We dive into how psychedelic therapy is practiced, what "integration" really means, and the very real risks of underground sessions that aren't supported by clinical safety protocols. We also talk about ketamine use, dosing regulations, and why Australia's st...
2025-06-1355 min
Know More Know LessThe Cost Of Doing Nothing w/ Nick Cooney (#80)Lately, it's starting to feel like more people I meet are starting to sign up for team hopeless. There's a climate crisis, a few wars waging, and the most powerful and influential country on earth is openly accepting bribes, pardoning white collar criminals and using the White House lawn as a used car sales lot. And oh yeah, we still have to pay our mortgages, feed ourselves, and figure out what that weird rash is. You're right, it's aaa lot. But what I have in common with my guest Nick Cooney author of the book, "What We...
2025-06-051h 01
Know More Know LessHow AI can make education better w/ Dr. Gregory Banks (ep. #79)Lately, AI seems to be everywhere: on my phone, in many conversations with friends, on TV, and in what feels like every sci-fi film. Whether you are up to speed or not, you won't be able to escape it sooner or later. If it eventually becomes our Terminator or our best friend and lover, only time will tell. For now, I'm seeking bright spots and inspiring individuals who are working hard to ensure we all benefit. Dr. Gregory Banks is an educator, researcher, entrepreneur, and thought leader in education technology. With a PhD in Chemistry and a s...
2025-05-081h 06
Know More Know LessIs There A Loneliness Epidemic Amongst Men? w/ Dr. John Ogrodniczuk (#78)In 2024, the Attorney General of the United States declared loneliness an epidemic, something grave and important enough to the health of Americans to be elevated to national concern. But this isn't only an American problem, for years, we've been hearing about loneliness among men and how disconnected they've become from their friends and loved ones. I've seen and experienced this myself at different times through the years and believe nothing is as important for human flourishing as real connection. Enter Dr. John Ogrodniczuk. To learn more about the loneliness crisis in men I wanted to...
2025-01-181h 11
Know More Know LessBuilding a $100M business w/ John St. Pierre (#77)Building any business is an exercise in perseverance, problem-solving, and a healthy amount of self-reflection, and John St. Pierre has been through it all Today we're diving into John's journey and his book, "The $100M Journey: Your Guide To Growing The Business Of Your Dreams Without Going Off The Cliff!" John has co-founded and led two companies he built and scaled to over $50M+ in global revenues. One of which he lost dramatically, being fired from the company he co-founded after 15 years. Like all great entrepreneurs, he rolled the bruises and lessons from that experience i...
2024-12-1259 min
Know More Know LessHow to Exit The Outrage Machine w/ David Beckemeyer (#76)This episode was recorded before the US election when outrage was riding high from everyone everywhere. I don't know if it's calmed from then or if I've just disassociated so far from reality since Nov 5th that I've successfully self-lobotomized. Hard to say. In any case, I loved this chat with David Beckemeyer because at times, we share the outrage and the rest of the time, he helps to talk me down from my own. For anyone that is experience media outrage in any form on any topic, I think this chat might be of assistance.
2024-11-281h 17
Know More Know LessSolo Retreats: Reconnecting Men With Themselves w/ Eli Libby (#75)I have been interviewing a lot of experts and entrepreneurs on the topic of boys and men recently. It has been inspiring and instructive to see people coming together to support the mental health of boys and men, creating safe spaces for self-exploration and community. But sometimes, we all need space to disconnect from the demands of life and loved ones to reconnect with ourselves and re-evaluate what we need and how to break free from any potential limitations holding back our personal and professional lives. Enter Eli Libby Eli is the co-founder of...
2024-11-141h 01
Know More Know LessThe Psychology Of Abusive Relationships w/ Dr. Don Dutton (#74)I recently watched the film, It Ends With Us, based on the wildly popular novel by Colleen Hoover. Despite the controversy over the film's romcom adjacent marketing campaign the story is about intimate partner violence (IPV) and the evolution of an abusive relationship. While I enjoyed the film, it made me curious about the true statistics of abusive relationships, what the scientific literature says about those impacted most and if there are specific personality types who are more or less prone to entering such relationships. I was also curious how often men are affected by IPV and whe...
2024-10-3155 min
Know More Know LessWhy Everything You Know About Couples' Therapy is Wrong w/ Dr. Bruce Chalmer (#73)I recently talked to a friend about the hit show, White Lotus. Season 2 was particularly juicy and we focused on if one of the couples could ever repair their relationship after a potential betrayal. That convo went in so many directions I decided to speak with an expert about betrayal and forgiveness. Enter Dr. Bruce Chalmer, a psychologist who has been working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, and books, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists. Together with his wife Judy, Dr. Chalmer hosts the podcast "Couples Therapy in Seve...
2024-10-171h 11
Know More Know LessEthical Non-Monogamy: "It's Not Just About Sex" w/ Lauren Hayes (#72) Living inside as many different cities and cultures as I have, I think I've seen every relationship permutation there is. And what I've learned is that there is no right or wrong when it comes to love. There's only what's right and wrong for each couple, and usually even that changes over time. Confusing? You bet! So I've decided to speak to someone who lives outside of society's black and white monogamy culture and found a lifestyle that works best for her and her husband. Lauren Hayes is relationship coach specializing in supporting ethically non-m...
2024-10-031h 05
Know More Know LessTurning Fear Into Action: Tales of Mental Resilience w/ Marty Strong (#71) As most men growing up watching bombastic American action films, I've always been fascinated by the Navy SEALs program. Not just for the missions and sacrifice, but also for their level of mental resilience. Marty Strong is no different. Having spent over 20 years in military service, both participating in and overseeing SEALs missions he has a perspective on life that has lead him to many different life paths after leaving the Navy. On today's episode we discussed his path, tales of SEAL training and mission reconnaissance, and how mental toughness helps in all aspects of life
2024-09-261h 09
Know More Know LessNobody Cares... Until You Do w/ Robert Hunt (#70)'Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.' - Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore There's an important lesson I learned years ago that I haven't spoken about much on this show. It's the incredible support I've found whenever I tried to achieve anything. It didn't matter if it was a new sport, creative endeavours or entrepreneurship. There will always be unsupportive, peanut gallery, talk behind your back clowns at any stage in life, but in my experience there were always friends, family and stran...
2024-09-1255 min
Know More Know LessWhen Should You Leave a Relationship? w/ Megan Bruneau (#69)Across continents and age-ranges, it seems more and more people I know are either breaking up, getting divorced or strongly considering those options. The conversations I've had on this issue all had a foundation on how devastating and complicated it is to pull the trigger to make this decision. It seemed even with more extreme issue at play, the emotional equations are still complex. Thoughts like, "Maybe this is a phase", "What about our kids?", "I've never lived alone...", "Maybe this is just what marriage is!", "Do I deserve better than this?", and the most painful thought hur...
2024-08-301h 28
Know More Know LessModern Warfare & 100 Combat Missions w/ Cryptologist JL Hancock (#68)I have always been fascinated by how and why someone enlists in military service, and even more so by hearing the details of logistics and interpersonal dynamics in missions and training. There are an uncountable number of books and movies on the topic, but getting one-on-one time with someone as experienced as my guest is a first for me and it did not disappoint. J.L. Hancock is the Former lead innovator for the U.S. Special Operations community, now turned thrilling fiction author of The Hawk Enigma. It was in 2002, when JL enlisted in th...
2024-07-181h 04
Know More Know LessUnlocking the Power of the Sun w/ Dr. Motjaba Akhavan-TaftiI reached out to my guest a couple of months ago, because solar flares were in the news again. I became a little obsessed with solar flares about 10 years ago… to the point that I try not to think about them now because they freak me out. So this was the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into something I know so little about. Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Taftiis an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan, he's also space scientist, inventor, and clean tech entrepreneur. He is the founder of Adaptable Powerful Transformative (APT) Solar...
2024-07-041h 00
Know More Know LessThe Miracle of Showing Up w/ Marcy Axelrod (#66)In the zeitgeist today there's a concept used in therapy communities called "showing up" as it pertains to your relationships and how you support those closest to you. But my guest, Marcy Axelrod, has elevated Showing Up into a way of being that will forever change your life. Marcy and I discuss how the act of showing up fully in our lives hands us the keys to a happier, more effective and balanced life. Marcy has been a keynote speaker for over 25 years. She's the award -winning author of On Your Game and her new book How We...
2024-06-2750 min
Know More Know LessThe Science of Achieving Your Goals w/ Dr. Emily Balcetis (#65) We all have dreams and goals that live in our minds more then they live in the world. It doesn't matter if those dreams are to compete in an IronMan, to quit smoking, or to read a little more. We all have the desire and the motivation to accomplish these things, but tragically what we often lack is the follow-up, the execution of the daily tasks, big and small, that us to accomplishing those goals. My guest, Dr. Emily Balcetis, wanted to know why that is. And in her research put herself in the role of guinea pig...
2024-06-2058 min
Know More Know LessExploring Male Suicide: Risks and Prevention w/ Dr. Susanna Bennett (#64)This episode is definitely in my top 3 most meaningful conversations in the short history of KMKL. Few things leave an imprint more powerfully than speaking to someone with such a profound knowledge on a subject as well as a passion and dedication to help other. Dr. Bennett is one of those people. If you have been affected by suicide or love someone who has, you know the deep treadmarks of pain that experience of excruciating grief can leave on those left behind. What has come to light more publicly in recent years is the dramatic diffe...
2024-06-131h 40
Know More Know LessMemory Champion Who Banished His Anxiety & Panic Attacks w/ John Graham (ep#63)This conversation started as one thing and shape-shifted into something else completely. I originally reached out to John Graham to discuss his incredible feats of memory, performed around the world, but as we dove into that topic I began to sense there was something much deeper and profound that he wanted to share. It was a topic we only briefly touched upon during our pre-interview chat, his overcoming of his panic attacks after suffering through so many. John's panic attacks started during a competition in China in front of 400 MILLION people. The TV show changed th...
2024-05-231h 15
Know More Know LessHow To Be Fit, Vital, & Durable Over 35 w/ Eric D'Agati (ep#62)I've been looking for an experienced, credible, and reasonable fitness and nutrition guest for ages, and I hit the jackpot with Eric D'Agati. During this chat we discussed: The most useless supplement Supplements that actually work The #1 rule for making progress in your fitness level Why sprinting is important How to be fit and durable in your 40s Should your fitness program fit your life? Why movement matters Mobility and control for peak fitness Eric has been a coach, trainer and mentor in the fitness industry for the past 25+ years. He has taught...
2024-05-161h 06
Know More Know LessThe Ignored Struggles of Teenage Boys w/ Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski (ep#61) I found Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski on Instagram, producing reel after reel, speaking about his heart-centred research into the social-emotional development of teenage boys. Insight after insight, his findings were emotionally echoed in the comments by boys, men, and the people who love them. In this chat, we discuss: Impact of technology, bullying, and societal expectations on mental health How most boys want deep connections with their friends but never get it How becoming a teenager can change boys' emotional expression Overdiagnosis of boys' emotional disorders and the underdiagnosis of girls Understanding boys' emotional behaviours Preparing boys for...
2024-05-0952 min
Know More Know LessBuilding emotional and mental resiliency w/ Philip Folsom (ep#60) Most of us could use an extra dose of resiliency in one or all areas of life. No matter if it's doing something you don't want to do or rebounding from setbacks, sometimes we need tools and training to help us dig deep and overcome external or internal challenges that stand in our way. Enter Philip Folsom. Philip is an anthropologist, army veteran and co-founder of the critically acclaimed Valor Resiliency Program for veterans, first responders and other men and women in high-stress fields. Philip is recognized as an industry leader in organizational culture development and...
2024-05-021h 30
Know More Know LessWhy Women are Choosing To Be Single w/ Dr. Bella DePaulo (ep#59)There seems to be a slight panic in the air lately about more people choosing to be single. Often cited is the state of Japanese sexlessness, the "destruction of the nuclear family", or maybe population collapse! *gasp! Yet no matter how much fear the media tries to stir into my morning coffee about this manufactured problem… the trend persists. Is this a crisis or a personal choice revolution? Let's ask my guest, Dr. Bella DePaulo, who wrote the book "Single at Heart" to explore why she and many other people are increasingly choosing this path. The Atla...
2024-04-2555 min
Know More Know LessGaming and Internet Addiction - w/ Dr. Daria Kuss (#58)I think most would agree, that those of us in the developed world with ubiquitous access to the internet are all dependent on it to live our lives in one way or another. The only question is: Where does that relationship turn toxic? This week, I spoke with Dr. Daria Kuss who gave me a firehose dose of academia on the matter. Our discussion ranged from when behaviour becomes addiction, the difference between chemical and behavioural addictions, the clinical perspective on gaming addiction, and more. Dr Kuss is a Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, an...
2024-04-1856 minKnow More Know LessThe ChildFree Wealth Expert w/ Jay Zigmont (ep#57)Who knew that trying to help 20-25% of Americans manage their finances would be such a taboo topic?! What I thought was going to be facts & figures focused conversation turned into so much more. On today's show we discussed: The myth that children take care of their parents How are childfree people discriminated against? What is more selfish - having children or deciding not to? "Die With Zero" - financial planning Social stigma around being childfree Does more thought go into having children or not having them? Jay, is the Founder and...
2024-04-041h 05Know More Know LessGame Master! How To Create Your Own Board Game w/ Bob Moog (#56)I grew up loving board games. From Sorry! to Scrabble to endless games of Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. I fing the creation and evolution of table top games to be a fascinating space; that someone can conceive of a fun and challenging way for family, friends and even strangers to engage with each other and then eventually that game is in households around the world. How amazing is that?! Enter Bob Moog Bob is one of the most recognizable people in the toy and game industry. He is the founder of U...
2024-03-2853 minKnow More Know LessUnlocking Human Potential w/ Dr. Jim Loehr (ep. #55)For anyone who has attempted to achieve anything from losing 5lbs of stubborn body fat to an Olympic Medal, we all wonder what is holding us back or what is in our way. Is it our minds? Our bodies? Our coaches? Dr. Jim Loehr, a PhD in Psychology, has spent his life answering these questions. As the former chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute (HPI), now a division, of Johnson & Johnson, Loehr developed a ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system. He used this system with hundreds of world-class performers from the arenas of...
2024-03-211h 08Know More Know Less"I planned a school shooting" w/ Aaron Stark (ep#54)Listening to Aaron's story was a rollercoaster of emotions. From learning of his tortured childhood and adolescence that lead him to nearly committing an atrocious crime and planning to take his own life, to the joy in his voice when he speaks of the friends who saved him from himself. Aaron's journey is unlike anything I've heard or experienced. Yet, as with any human experience there are universal truths that force us to dig deeper and re-evaluate our own stories along the way. I'll be reflecting on this conversation for months to come. Aaron is...
2024-03-071h 37Know More Know LessAmerica was never a Christian nation w/ Andrew Seidel (ep#53)"America will never be a Christian nation because the moment it becomes a Christian nation it will cease to be America." - Andrew Seidel As a Canadian living in Europe, my opinion on America has shifted in sentiment through the years from "America: Great" to "America: Bad" to "America: It's Complicated." I believe in the American experiment. Even as we've all watched a part of their population take a knee in loyalty to a literal con man. Most shockingly, the power structure creating Republican policy appears to be driven by Christian Nationalists. The Chr...
2024-02-221h 04Know More Know LessUltimate Guide to Forgiveness w/ Katharine Giovanni (ep#52)"Michael, at one point, I had to forgive all of 1974..." said Katharine Giovanni. As we move through our lives, we collect big and small negative experiences that, if left unresolved, calcify into how we interact with and view the world. Abuse. Neglect. Betrayal. Rejection. Nobody arrives into adulthood without at least a short list of items that could use the emotional freedom that comes with forgiveness. Blah blah blah, right? Easier said than done! Enter Katharine Giovanni. Katharine is a three-time award-winning best-selling author of twelve books. She's...
2024-02-1556 minKnow More Know LessAre Astrology and Personality Tests BULLSH*T?! w/ Dr. Kim Perkins (ep#51)The world is a chaotic place and events unfold at random every second of every day as we do our best to scramble, adapt, and make sense of it all. Within that chaos, human beings have a deep need for safety and predictability while being hopelessly bad at prediction. Few things exploit these needs more than religion. However, astrology is a pretty close second place. Though I consider myself an expert eye-roller regarding astrological matters, I only recently discovered personality tests exploit the same parts of our silly brains. Thankfully, Dr. Kim Perkins is here...
2024-02-081h 07Know More Know LessAm I hungry? Mindful vs. Emotional Eating w/ Dr. Michelle May (ep#50)Losing weight is a topic most of us have had to consider at one point in our lives or another. Perhaps an extra gluttonous holiday season, an amazing vacation with too many pasta dishes, or maybe you have a long commute to work and your car is slowly filling with bagel wrappers. In the developed world, food is beyond abundant and sadly the opportunity for consistent movement is not. On top of that, a trillion dollar diet industry continues preying on people, promising quick solutions to a problem that goes a lot deeper. Enter Dr...
2024-02-011h 17Know More Know LessNavigating Pain & Peace, Raising Teens, and Truth vs. Feelings (ep#49)Julie Hall's voice is so soothing I can see why her clients keep returning. It must be like having therapy with a YouTube ASMR channel. Julie is a graduate of New York University, Rutgers Business School and Seattle Pacific University's graduate family therapy program. She is Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both CT and NY and works with students, couples, and families around issues including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and trauma. Julie and I go in a dozen interesting during our chat but made a few productive stops: -D...
2024-01-2551 minKnow More Know LessBetrayal, Fraud, and African dictators: The Legacy of Pat Robertson (ep#48)Who doesn't like a good story about a Christian leader defrauding his flock and partnering with African dictators to make himself richer? A story as old as time, really. David Wilcox, author of Protecting Pat Robertson: Confession of a High Priced Bagman shares his insights from his years working face-to-face with one of America's most controversial religious figures. Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcast Network, the 700 Club and, at one point, even had his eye on the presidency. His controversial opinions were so common and egregious they have their own wikipedia page: http...
2024-01-181h 18Know More Know LessSurviving Rape: How I Reclaimed My Life w/ Amanda Collins Johnson (ep #47)When Amanda contacted me about being a guest on the podcast, I remember thinking, "No way," and I had a bit of a fear response. But ultimately, it reminded me that this is the reason I started KMKL. To have challenging conversations and help spread messages and voices that I want to amplify. During our widespread chat, I found myself continually inspired by Amanda's transparency, resilience, and drive. Not only in helping other women to reclaim their lives after sexual assault but also to change government policy to protect them better in the first place. We...
2023-12-211h 11Know More Know LessAll Things Time Travel w/ Shawn Wickens (ep #46)This was a super fun conversation I didn't know I needed. Shawn Wickens, NYC comedian and casual stoner/YouTube pseudo-physicist and I discuss all things time travel while dipping in and out of philosophical perspectives on living a good life. Shawn Wickens is a New York City-based futurist, casual stoner and comedian. He co-produces Stoned Laughs, a monthly 420-friendly comedy show in Midtown Manhattan. His most audacious work yet, the 1st edition of the "Time Machine Blueprints" is available on Amazon and at TimeMachineBlueprints.com ------- KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST: F...
2023-12-1458 minKnow More Know LessHow To Fight For The Planet w/ John Pabone (ep#45)I do love me a great conversation about saving the planet, as well as diving into the hypocrisies that exist within the climate change movement. John was an incredibly knowledgeable guest and I enjoyed seeing how deeply he cares about our collective future. However, by the end of our conversation, I still had to ask him the same question I ask all climate change experts. If all of the data for saving the planet still leads us to one simple truth.... Hope you enjoy our chat! John Pabon has spent two decades trying to make a positive impact on Earth. Af...
2023-12-0756 minKnow More Know LessThe Rising Order - w/ author Claire Isenthal (ep#44)I've been a consistent reader for most of my life, and the creative process of novel writing has always seemed fascinating. Creating a world, characters, places, motives, and an emotional resonation for the reader is like the grandest of magic tricks. How can someone I don't know put images and sentences into my head that, in some cases, last a lifetime?! Magic! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Claire Isenthal, whose debut book, a thriller, The Rising Order, is out now. Claire and I discuss: Her 7-year journey to g...
2023-11-301h 00Know More Know LessNavigating and Surviving Divorce w/ Seth Nelson (ep#43)Divorce is a fascinating subject. Nearly half of all marriages end there, yet it seems like societally, we pretend it doesn't exist until Whoooops, it happens to you. In this episode, I had a great chat with family law attorney Seth Nelson. Seth has run his law practice for over 16 years and has seen the best and worst of people navigating the end of their relationships. His #1 reason for the disillusionment and demise of a marriage? Poor communication. And what's the #1 thing needed to navigate a divorce in a healthy way? Communication. If ever there were a recipe for disaster, this is i...
2023-10-191h 03Know More Know LessWhy Do Humans Cry? w/ Ad VingerhoetsThis one end up getting a lot more profound and mindblow-y than I had expected! Ad Vingerhoets is a psychologist who received his master's degree and doctorate at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. His research has been devoted to "stress and emotion in relation to health." His decades of research and expertise include adult crying, the (non)expression of emotions, homesickness, nostalgia, quality of life, and suffering. Ad's book "Why Humans Weep?" deeply examines one of our species' most unique attributes and helps us understand the importance and value of this bodily fun...
2023-10-051h 03Know More Know LessLooking for the funny w/ Michael & Kevin (ep#41)My guest, Kevin, and I met in an improv class years ago and we're always looking for the funny and the profound every time we hang out. So this episode is just two friends trying to come up with silly ideas, have a fun time, and not get too deep. Varying success on all counts. Enjoy the ride, if you can stand us for that long! Thanks for listening! KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST For other platforms: 🍎 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp...
2023-09-141h 20Know More Know LessMy Life Without Sight w/ Fiona Denmark (ep #40)This is a very special episode. I've always wondered what it would be like to live with the challenges that come with losing one of our senses but I would never dare ask a stranger to share their experience with disability with me. Well, today that's exactly what I did, and it was even more humbling and illuminating than I expected. There are so many physical setbacks Fiona had to learn through her life that many of us will never experience, but the lessons she's learned about perseverance, reframing, and gratitude are applicable to all of our live...
2023-09-071h 00Know More Know LessSurviving Burnout In A Society That Enables It w/ Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque (ep#39)It's no secret how tragically broken the US healthcare system is, but viewing it through the lens of physician burnout makes the landscape appear even more dire. Several years ago, my guest, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque had to endure the suicide of a fellow physician and her best friend who had been undeniably suffering through burnout. Since then, Dr. Shah-Haque has written the book: "Thriving Through Burnout: A Compliation of Stories & Strategies to Reduce Physician Burnout" You find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-After-Burnout-Compilation-Strategies/dp/B0BRYZQX2P In this co...
2023-08-3153 minKnow More Know LessOur plastic world and recycling challenges w/ Mimi Wu (ep#38)It won't come as a shock to anyone that we live on a planet that's not only drowning in plastic but we are also depleting a finite resource to do so. #goodtimes I knew going into this chat that it might be a bit heavy for my brain but speaking with Mimi Wu was such a pleasure! Seeing people focused and fighting a problem so enormous as our plastic addiction is inspiring. The fact that Mimi started fighting this fight FROM SCRATCH for 9 years in a country like Myanmar without knowing the language is truly i...
2023-08-241h 06Know More Know LessGoing Dry - The Road To Zero Alcohol w/ Sean Robinson (ep#37)This was a special conversation. Lately, there seems to be something moving in the zeitgeist regarding alcohol. More and more people realize the cascading negative effects that even casual drinking can have on our mental and physical health and interpersonal relationships. Personal testimonials from people like my guest prove that removing alcohol from your diet is the easiest lever we can pull to almost immediately improve our quality of life. Sean Robinson is a 38 year old Electrician, Volunteer Firefighter, Father and Husband. In 2021, Sean was in a place where he felt he couldn't talk...
2023-07-2145 minKnow More Know LessBlackness in Canada w/ Lloyd Grimes (ep #36) This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a while and might have again. In the aftermath of George Floyd I heard a lot of non-black Canadians claiming that there wasn't racism in Canada. I kept hearing that Canada was immune from the level of hateful dialogue and actions happening south of the border because Canada was a more diverse mix of recently landed immigrants. We don't need a statistician to tell us Canada is a less hateful, less violent, less racially volatile country. But is Canada immune from racism? That seems suspect. So I de...
2023-07-131h 12Know More Know LessConnecting parents & kids through bedtime stories w/ author Andrew NewmanAndrew is the award-winning author and founder of www.ConsciousStories.com, a growing series of bedtime stories purpose-built to support a parent-child connection in the last 20 minutes of the day. We had a very engaging and wide-ranging chat about Andrew's path that led to writing children's books that also help parents and how he comes up with his concepts and stories. His professional background includes deep training in therapeutic healing work and mindfulness. He hosts speaking events and workshops for children K-5, parents, and teachers alike. Andrew has been an opening speaker for Dee...
2023-07-061h 23Know More Know LessBEATLEMANIA! -w/ Beatles historian David Bedford (ep#34) I've never been a Beatles fan. Neither of my parents played it in the house and they weren't something that came close to Michael Jackson and other 80s & 90s pop icons I had in my SONY Discman. But over time, I realized the Beatles were everywhere. Be it in the artists they inspired or their discography that I'd heard on the radio occasionally without even knowing. In fact, I guess I was a Beatles fan all along. When the opportunity to interview David Bedford came up, I wanted to know more about what made the Fab Four so, we...
2023-06-291h 03Know More Know LessWhy We Travel: Discomfort, Adventure, Epiphanies, & Joy w/ Andreas Kambanis (ep#33)Andreas is the first repeat guest on KMKL and the best person I know regarding travel insights. He has travelled to all 7 continents and recently completed a 2-month adventure through India, Pakistan, and Nepal. In this conversation, Andreas and I tell a lot of stories but also discuss: how destination matters depending on your goal (i.e. Don't go to a spiritual destination to party, or Ibiza to seek any answers about life) Why I slept on the ground in Padova, Italy one night and barely escaped being followed by two creepy dudes at 4am The nee...
2023-06-221h 33Know More Know LessAvoid nothing, bulletproof integrity & honouring yourself w/ Dr. Brett (ep#32) This was a fun casual chat about mindset and performance. Dr. Brett is who he is without airs or judgements. He helps his clients through his professional training as well as his lived experience. He's devoted his life to helping others and we discussed all sides of his approach to elevating his clients and helping them get out of their way to achieve their goals. Dr. Brett is a licensed clinical psychologist, sports psychologist, and life coach specializing in relationships, entrepreneurship, and athletic performance. His core philosophy is to avoid nothing, be as present as possible, have bul...
2023-06-151h 11Know More Know LessSaving the planet with capital allocation w/ Will Wiseman of Climatize (ep#31)A popular talking point from the technocrats is that technology will save us and the planet so we should all just relax. Don't get me started on all the problems with that argument, but Will Wiseman has another solution at the intersection of commerce and climate activism: Capital. In today's episode Will walks me through how his startup Climatize is helping to fund climate projects that aren't able to receive big bank dollars yet. Climatize is helping to galvanize the energy transfer to renewables by funding projects that can make a real difference today along side the, ho...
2023-06-0746 minKnow More Know LessEverything Heart Health w/ Cardiologist Dr. Bolad (ep#30)The most important part of the human body (it's tied with the brain) and it's incredible how little some of us(aka me!) know about it. Today Dr. Bolad and I discussed: - the difference in heart attack symptoms between women and men - what a normal resting heart rate is - what myocarditis actually is - what supplements can be helpful (spoiler: less than you think!) The good doctor is a triple board certified physian, certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
2023-06-0153 minKnow More Know LessSeparating Men from Masculinity - Violence, Alexithymia, & Self-Love w/ Dr. Ronald Levant (ep#29)This is a powerful discussion on how the heavy presence of masculine cultural expectations weighs down men in a profoundly damaging way. Dr. Ronald Levant has studied men and masculinity for over 40 years, documenting how trying to fit into the "man box" tragically separates men from themselves and those they love most. Some items we discuss: - How testosterone has nothing to do with violence or aggression - What is Alexithymia and why do more men suffering from it than women? - How the humanity is taken from boys in an ef...
2023-05-1853 minKnow More Know LessAll About A.I., ChatGPT and the future of jobs w/ Thomas HelfrichThomas and I had a fun chat today about all things A.I. for those interested in what ChatGPT is, how A.I. works and how quickly it will take all of the jobs, steal your girlfriend, and allow you to be on Star Trek. Thomas Helfrich is the host of the AI Nerd Youtube Channel and also the CEO and Founder of InstantlyRelevant.com, which uses human-led AI to help businesses grow faster. For anyone interested in the world of AI, check out Thomas' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AiNerd and definitely go p...
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The Big League PodcastEpisode 10: Referees Union boss strikes back against Jason ParisDRAMA! Rugby League Match Officials union boss Matt Cecchin joins Nathan Limm to explain why they're slapping One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris with a defamation case after allegations of cheating. Nathan asks whether referees do favour the bigger NRL clubs and how they should be criticised. Andrew Webster, Tohu Harris, Paul Kent and Graham Annesley all feature, as Michael Burgess dissects the controversial moments from the Warriors' loss to the Panthers. The duo examines why Ronald Volkman's been brought back into the halves for the Bulldogs and where the Kiwi side...
2023-05-1050 minKnow More Know LessSpiritual Narcissism & Is Mindfulness BS? - Solo Episode w/ Michael Cecchin (ep#27)This was a scary one for me, but as more people kept asking and recommending I do a solo episode, I decided to give it a shot. I'm clearly winging it and rambling a bunch, but hopefully, something spilled from my mouth that was fun or helpful. In this solo episode I discuss: - what I've enjoyed about doing the podcast so far - some episodes that have stood out to me and why - some future episodes I have planned Then I get into two articles I've enjoyed r...
2023-05-0455 minKnow More Know LessTales from a Narcissist Divorce Coach w/ Victoria McCooeyThis was a surprisingly open and wide-ranging conversation about the horrors of picking the wrong romantic partner. Victoria McCooey is a Narcissist Divorce Coach, a Motivational Speaker, and the creator of The Reclaim Your Power System™. She works with those trapped in toxic, abusive marriages to stand up to their abuser and regain control of their lives. Having been in an abusive marriage to an emotionally abusive, narcissistic spouse, Victoria is passionate about helping others make the same remarkable transformation she did. Through her writing, speaking, coaching programs, and social media following, Victoria has he...
2023-04-2759 minKnow More Know LessHow To Play Everyday: Finding joy & wonder as we age - w/ Lucie Lincoln (ep#26)As expected from the title, this conversation was a lot of fun. Ironically, I could feel myself limiting how playful and silly I was getting, as it doesn't take much. Lucie and I chatted about all things play-related and how we try to make our worlds more enjoyable day after day even though sometimes aging and personal responsibilities can be a real f*@king bummer. Lucie Lincoln is an author, communicator and creative explorer. She's on a journey to discover what it means to grow up well in a world that celebrates youth. Her recent book is: Liv...
2023-04-191h 19Know More Know LessGiving women the choice to be childfree w/ Therese Shechter (ep#24)If I'm clear on anything in life, it's that I dislike being forced or coerced to do something I don't want to do. And after speaking with Therese Shechter about her new documentary My So-Called Selfish Life, I get the feeling many women likely feel the same about the pressure to be a mother. I had never considered how ubiquitous this societal pressure is and how connected it can be with feeling accepted or rejected by loved ones and the groups we belong to. My 2 favourite quotes from Therese's film were (paraphrased), 1) "I do...
2023-04-131h 03Know More Know LessSecrets of animal culture, the importance of beauty, and why humans devalue their own existence w/ Carl Safina (ep#23)As I've mentioned in previous episodes, my experience with psychedelics and reading the incredible novel, The Overstory expanded & deepened my appreciation for the natural world. I see trees and forests differently than I once did, and it seems like every day, I find a reason to appreciate the animal world more than the day before. In this episode, I was honoured to speak with Carl Safina, who has spent his entire life studying, appreciating, and sharing the secrets of the natural world with the rest of us. I hope I assisted Carl in spreading his message even furt...
2023-04-061h 08Know More Know LessAll about skin care treatments & how to not look weird w/ Marisa Amechi (ep#22)I first saw Marisa Amechi on Instagram talking about working in a skin care clinic in Los Angeles. I realized all of my views on that industry, especially in LA, is "skin care clinics make people look weird." This is clearly false or there wouldn't be so many of them! So I've invited Marisa on the show to expand my knowledge and maybe save my aging face in the process! We also discuss: What is IPL What are some non-needle treatments that really help you level-up your skin care routine? What's the grossest thing yo...
2023-03-301h 09Know More Know LessAddiction, pain, and why any street drug could kill you w/ Dr. Gurpreet Padda Dr. Padda and I cover addiction, the broken/corrupt US food system and the worsening opioid epidemic. We discuss the new drug Xylazine, why it's making its way into all street drugs, and skyrocketing overdoses. I also learned how a shoebox of fentanyl could kill 30 MILLION people and why there's no such thing as a trustworthy drug dealer. Dr. Gurpreet Padda is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical School. He is a board-certified Physician who specializes in Pain Management, Addiction and focuses on metabolic inflammation. KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST: ...
2023-03-231h 01Know More Know LessSpace Colonies, The Big Bang, and theories on human life w/ Richard Anderson (EP#20) I love chatting with people who think deeply about where we came from and why homo sapiens and our planet are so unique in such an expansive universe. Richard Anderson is one of those people. Richard Anderson is an alumnus of San Jose State University with a master's degree in microbiology and a passion for galactic exploration. Before the pandemic, Richard spent his time researching what fascinated him during his university years. From that research, he discovered new information that became the subject matter for his book, The Evolution of Life: From Big Bang to Spa...
2023-03-161h 04Know More Know LessOn Manhood and Masculinity: a 4-way discussion (ep#19)Several months ago I joined a virtual men's group to connect with other expats in my adopted city. Every other week we gather on Zoom to discuss relevant topics to our experience and share intimate parts of our lives for witnessing and feedback. I entered deeply skeptical but the value was quickly obvious. What I learned is many men are going through similar experiences regardless of what their lives look like. Always branching from the desire for deeper connection and a mismatch with the complex box of what manhood is. The internal struggle is how to...
2023-03-091h 44Know More Know LessExpanding your personal identity to expand your capacity w/ Ylenia Balbinot (ep#18)The most impactful portion of this conversation is Ylenia's core belief that all humans are creators, but because many of us don't build our identities or lives around creation we forget the potential we have to imagine and build our lives with personal intention. Born and raised in northern Italy, Ylenia is the Founder and Chief Light Bringer of North Star Vision Coaching, where she specializes in Vision Clarity and Performance elevation for Founders & Leaders. She's an expert in using language as a mindset enhancement tool as her life's work is dedicated to helping others recognize their bri...
2023-03-021h 08Know More Know LessHollywood promoter & filmmaker to generating $100M in tarp sales w/ Michael Stein (ep#17)Los Angeles & Hollywood seem like a place fueled by ambitious dreamers & people with ADHD. The Venn Diagram is surely a complete circle. Opportunity and tragedy on every corner. One of Hollywood's survivors and thrivers is Michael Stein. Michael and I had a fun chat about the mania and confusion that was inherent in our 20s, having all the ambition with zero direction. Michael tells stories like: - working as an extra with Brad Pitt - being in the original short film that became Boogie Nights - promoting nightclubs in Hollywood in the 80s...
2023-02-2346 minKnow More Know LessA Soccer Mom's Memoir of Lies, Loss & Lap Dances w/ Marci Warhaft (ep#16) In my travels and friendly encounters through the years, I've always enjoyed meeting someone who has lived a life so far removed from mine that it seems like a movie. Enter Marci Warhaft. Marci is the author of The Good Stripper: A Soccer Mom's Memoir of Lies, Loss and Lap Dances. I listened to Marci's book on Audible before our chat and it was brash, honest, crass, and heartwrenching. I applaud Marci for taking her grief and shame out of the darkness and putting it into the world. Marci is also a Body im...
2023-02-161h 23Know More Know LessOverpopulation and planetary limits w/ Nandita Bajaj & Alan Ware (ep #15)This was one of my favourite conversations yet. No matter how many things I learn about climate change and the impact humanity is having on our ecosystem, there's always a 10-tonne elephant in the room that is never mentioned: Overpopulation! Thankfully Nandita Bajaj & Alan Ware from Population Balance are here to upgrade my knowledge... and scare the sh*t out of me (within the first 15min!) In this episode we discuss: - why nobody is discussing overpopulation? - what evidence exists that we are exceeding our ecological boundaries? - what role does human...
2023-02-091h 45Know More Know LessTravel, building community, and the entrepreneurial journey w/ Chris Reynolds (EP#14)The desire for perpetual travel runs through many of us but few have the courage to build a life around it, and significantly fewer so when Chris left the US more than a decade ago. Chris Reynolds has spent the last 10+ years of his life starting different businesses to facilitate his passion for travel, meeting new people, and exploring life outside his home country. He is what I would call a Super Connector with his inherent ability to generate trust in the community wherever he goes. His current projects include the M3 Entrepreneur Community & The Busi...
2023-02-0250 minKnow More Know LessLearning to choose yourself w/ Irene Abbou (EP#13)The closest relationships in our lives can sometimes be a salty combination of love and, well, alternatives to love. Navigating those relationships can be challenging because both men & women were never equipped with the emotional & communication skills to level up in the first place. In our wide-ranging conversation, Irene and I discuss: - The 4 Horsemen of a failing relationship - How to pick better partners - How to reprogram your thoughts to reach for higher goals - How sexual chemistry can confuse connection - How to reconnect with who you are...
2023-01-261h 00Know More Know LessHacking Evolution - Ditch Anxiety & Get Happy - w/ Dr. Brad Kelln (EP#12)Over the last few years we've layered a pandemic on top of the proliferation of social media and "always-on" hustle culture. The result is that every human has become a little more aware of their own anxiety and the thoughts ceaselessly bouncing around their heads. Dr. Brad Kelln and I discuss the theme of his book HACKING EVOLUTION: DITCH ANXIETY, GET HAPPY FOREVER including the concepts of clock time vs. psychological time and how to practice and develop, Quiet Mind. If I had to sum up Brad's message it comes down to thinking less, and being more. A si...
2023-01-191h 13Know More Know LessGay Pastor shares his views on Christianity with an Atheist! - w/ Mike Maeshiro (EP#11)It's not every day that a Christian Pastor chats publicly with an Atheist for an hour but that's what this is. Pastor Mike shares his experience growing up within the Baptist church and learning, as a child, that he was gay. Mike explains what that experience meant to him at the time and how he was treated within his local and academic community. We also spend some time near the end of the interview ranting about the church which is always great fun for me. I hope to have Mike back for a part 2 in the future as I re...
2023-01-121h 01Know More Know LessCreating nature identical milk-proteins without animals - Dr. Leah Bessa (Ep#10)If you haven't been paying attention, the plant-based movement is super exciting right now. There's a massive shift of resources, financial and intellectual, into the space helping to usher in a new healthier generation of alternative proteins. If you're a vegan, vegetarian, or someone who thinks animal agriculture is out of hand, you'll appreciate today's guest Dr. Leah Bessa who is attempting to bring us silly humans milk proteins without all the animal suffering. Dr. Bessa is a Food Scientist and Chief Science Officer for De Novo Diary. De Novo is a South African-based food tech company th...
2023-01-0542 minKnow More Know LessKMKL#9 -Rethinking a broken US food system w/ Jacqueline GottusoJacqueline Gottuso is the strategic lead at ReThink Food, a New York based NGO that bridges the gap between good food that goes to waste and the demand for meals in the society around us. She is passionate about creating lasting food systems that better connect foodservice partners with community-based organizations in need. Jacqueline and I also discuss her covid-era work as the founder of Feed The Front Line, a non-profit that supported restaurants and donated meals to frontline workers and vulnerable populations. FTFL expanded quickly to 7 cities raising over $1,000,000 and delivering almost 100,000 meals! Jacqueline's path...
2022-12-2946 minKnow More Know LessKMKL#8- The Woman Who Does Whatever She Wants - w/ Laura GaleI call Laura the Woman Who Does Whatever She Wants, because she has been a business owner, ghost writer, author, editor, writer's retreat host, podcaster and fully recovered nomad. Laura left Australia in her early 20s to explore what more life had to offer and figured the rest out along the way. In this chat, we discuss how her first attempt as a post-9to5er was a failure and she had to pivot (aka: scramble) to find a way to finally make some corporate-free dollars as a freelancer. She's been leveling-up ever since. ...
2022-12-221h 01Know More Know LessKMKL#7 - Trans-generational trauma, EMDR, and treatment people during the pandemic w/ Dr. Karen Alter-ReidThis week Dr. Karen Alter-Reid joined me to discuss her work with trans-generational trauma and why EMDR therapy has such a profound impact on those dealing with trauma. We also discuss the differences in minor and severe traumas, and how the COVID crisis created a "hum of threat" throughout the population regardless of how you viewed the pandemic. Dr. Alter-Reid is a clinician, teacher and the EMDR Senior consultant at the National Institute for Psychotherapies. Her most recent work focuses on locating and healing trans-generation trauma but she also works with several other therapeutic modalities from her...
2022-12-151h 00Know More Know LessKMKL#6 - From India to Indiana & Corporate Life to Climate Action w/ Ash Glover-GanapathirajuThis week I chatted with Ash Glover-Ganapathiraju about all things regenerative agriculture, food systems, and why Arkansas is more dynamic than you think! About Ash: Ash Glover-Ganapathiraju is the founder of Ojaswe Co. a social enterprise on a mission to creating climate-resilient food systems. In her 15-year career, Ash has launched consumer products for brands like Nestle and Starbucks. Driven by an interest in the Future of Food, Ash went through Terra.do's Climate Farm School experience learning about food systems, upcycled food and regenerative agriculture. About Ojaswe Co. (oh-jus-wee) is a regenerative foo...
2022-12-081h 04Know More Know Less#5 - Building a #1 Food & Drink App w/o any coding experience - Andreas KambanisAndreas Kambanis is the Founder/CEO of Nibble Apps. Nibble Apps have built some of your favourite recipe and meal planning apps in the App store as they continue to innovate and improve their powerful apps. Andreas started his entrepreneurial journey out of university by blogging about biking around London, England and slowly upped his business game and skillset over time. We accomplished all this while never giving up his love of travel and adventure as he moved from country to country and now has set up his life in Lisbon, Portugal. Join me for this fun...
2022-12-011h 03Know More Know LessKMKL#4 - How Epigenetics are shaping our lives w/ Nessa CareyNessa is the author of Hacking the Code of Life, Epigenetics Revolution, and Junk DNA. We cover all 3 of her books in this fun and lengthy chat is equal parts focused and tangential. Nessa has a PHd in virology, did her post-doctorate in Human Genetics and has also lectured on Molecular Biology. In this conversation, Nessa is kind enough to walk me through exactly what epigenetics is, what it isn't, and how it impacts all of our lives. From how epigenetics start in the womb and how our physical and emotional environment can a...
2022-11-241h 00Know More Know LessKMKL#3- Tracking & Catching Chinese Cyber Terrorists w/ Adam Kozy Adam Kozy is founder of SinaCyber, a consulting firm specializing in Chinese cyber intelligence Adam is former FBI and an alumni of CrowdStrike where he personally assisted in connecting over 20 in-progress cyber attacks to real-world cyber units and entities across China, North Korea, and Russia. He is the author of the forthcoming book "Geeks, Spies & Criminals: How Chinese Intelligence is Hacking its Way to Hegemony." This was a great chat about exactly what cyberterrorism is and what the fight against it looks like. We also discuss the future of cyber crime a...
2022-11-171h 12Know More Know LessKMKL#2: Seducing & Killing Nazis w/ author Sophie PoldermansDutch author Sophie Poldermans wrote one of my favourite books in the last few years entitled, "Seducing & Killing Nazis" the very true stories and first accounts from dutch teenage heroines in WW2. https://www.amazon.com/Seducing-Killing-Nazis-Resistance-Heroines-ebook/dp/B07TMRTVBD/ Freddie and Truus Oversteegen were 14 & 16 when they joined the dutch resistance in the face of Nazi occupation. Along with a slightly older girl Hannie Schaft, these 3 girls carried out an undisclosed number of "liquidations" of Nazi soldiers and officers. Freddie and Truus sometimes ambushed Nazi officers from their bicycles or would lure them...
2022-11-1051 minKnow More Know LessMy experience with MDMA TherapyFor my first ever podcast episode I am joined by a close friend, Kendra Hollidge. Kendra is a trauma therapist who works as a private practitioner at Southern Ontario Counselling Centre. She is also on the Mental Health Board of Ontario Kendra joined me on this episode to hear my experience with MDMA therapy and offer her perspective on the potential future of psychedelics in comparison to more traditional psychotherapy models.
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Affiliate Marketing TodayInternational Sales ToolsLearn about ClickBanks international sales tools with feature guest speaker and successful ClickBank client Michael Cecchin of The Fat Loss Authority, who will share best practice recommendations for online product vendors and affiliate marketers seeking to expand into global markets.
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