The Social Leap

Bill von Hippel is the author of The Social Leap a book that explores how significant life challenges throughout our evolution has shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being. Using the evolutionary science of our past Bill shares a new perspective on human psychology. For example, moving from the rainforests to the plans of the Savanna forced us to cooperate and this alone has had a major cascading effect on many of our human advances.

An inspiring conversation that left me wondering, what will be our next social leap and are we already in it. Enjoy the show. (more…)

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Yuval Noah Harari’s latest book, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, takes us on a thought-provoking journey and behind the enemy lines of the most pressing and challenging issues that face humanity today. His previous New York Times bestselling books, Sapiens and Homo Deus explored both the past and the future. This book tackles the present modern-day global issues and while tapping into the ideas visited in his previous books Yuval brings new conversation and innovative thoughts to help us understand where we are now and how this can bring clarity to an uncertain future. (more…)

Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt

Comparison; the act or process of comparing which usually has one examining the similarities or dissimilarities of two or more things or people.

In this statement, I believe Roosevelt is suggesting that it is the comparing of oneself to another that is the true thief of joy, not the comparison of things. Why does a consideration of our similarities or differences to another deplete our happiness? (more…)

The Kindness Guy

“Never, never, never, give up.”

Leon Logothetis is known as The Kindness Guy. In this interview, I speak to him about his adventure and lessons learnt about how kindness has not only allowed him to travel the globe but also how kindness can reshape the quality of our lives. It’s not too deep but a critically important topic. I hope you enjoy! (more…)

After On by Rob Reid

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Bold, insightful, controversial and critical conversations about new science and technology and the implications they have on our society and culture now and beyond. Rob Reid is an American author and entrepreneur who seems to have a fascinating curiosity with the rise of tech and the advances in science and how this is shaping our future. (more…)

Motivational Mash-Up

With Leigh Martinuzzi

In this episode, I share a series of my live motivational rants – My Motivational Mash-Up

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My Morning Routine: Why I Stopped Journaling

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Journaling is essentially a daily practice that involves writing about one’s thoughts, feelings, events and activities that are happening in life at any given moment. When I began focusing on my personal development several years back, everywhere I looked people promoted the benefits of keeping a journal. I was informed that keeping a daily journal would change my life. And so, my journaling habit began. (more…)

Undo It!

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Albert Einstein

Dean Ornish is a well-known advocate for using diet and lifestyle changes to treat and prevent heart disease among many other commonly occurring chronic diseases. In this conversation, I talk with Dean about his new book Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. (more…)

Stay Curious & Question Everything

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

“Stay curious and question everything.” Warren Berger

Curiosity appears to be a trait of those who live well. We could call living well success. Success is to be defined by the individual. Living well could relate to the quality of life you live. It may mean to have good health, positive relationships, growth and progress. To better oneself day by day. To alleviate suffering and cultivate a deeper sense of joy. A sense of purpose in all that you pursue and the ability to help and have a positive impact on the lives of others. (more…)

Halo Neuroscience

“Believe in investing in yourself.” Daniel Chao

Halo Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company that champions human potential. Their first product, Halo Sport, facilitates a faster acquisition of muscle memory by inducing a temporary state of hyperlearning in the brain’s motor cortex. Thousands of athletes and musicians worldwide use Halo Sport every day, including members of the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NCAA, as well as members of the Olympics and the U.S. Military. Their long-term goal is to build a suite of Halo products that will use neurostimulation to optimize both human performance and human health. (more…)