You’re Fired!!!

By Leigh Martinuzzi 

Have you ever been terminated? What a disaster! Or is it?

Many years ago I was terminated on the spot and put under investigation for some bullshit reason. At least that’s how I saw it and I was proven right. But who truly gives a fuck? (more…)

The Potential of Heredity

I interview Carl Zimmer, an award-winning, celebrated New York Times columnist and science writer. In this episode, Carl presents a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to generation. Carl suggests that although Charles Darwin played a crucial part in turning heredity into a scientific question, he failed spectacularly to answer it. The birth of genetics in the early 1900s seemed to do precisely that. A fascinating conversation. (more…)

Willpower Doesn’t Work

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

There is no such thing as willpower! One’s ability to exert control something, restrain from temptation or impulses is as good as winning the lottery. In this eye-opening read, Benjamin Hardy explores the fallacy of willpower. Whether it exists or not, in Hardy’s research and personal experience he has come to realise that willpower doesn’t work. (more…)

Pain

Today’s featured guest is Sarah Anne Shockley.

The topic is “Pain.”

Let the show begin.

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Freedom From The Need to Be Busy

A Podcast by Leigh Martinuzzi

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

Hustle! This word has become common tongue in our culture. We’ve become a society obsessed with being busy. Why is there a need to always be so busy? What’s the reason? What is the cause? Is all this “busyness” necessary? Is it tearing our lives apart? Is hustle purposeful to progress? (more…)

The History of Hormones with Randi Epstein 

Medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein takes us on a journey through the unusual history of our body chemicals with a few surprising twists along the way. With curiosity delve into how and why our metabolism, behaviour, sleep, mood swings, the immune system, fighting, fleeing, puberty, and sex, to name just a few, are things our bodies control with hormones. Wake up to the power of our human biology with Randi Epstein.
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Siddhartha By Hermann Hesse

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Siddhartha, a story of the first Buddha, told by Hermann Hesse and still considered one of his most famous works to date. To write this book, apparently, Hesse, born in 1877, immersed himself in both Hindu and Buddhist scriptures. Mystified by Eastern religion and spirituality Hermann was keen to explore the life of Siddhartha and to do so found himself walking the path of the enlightened one. (more…)

Freedom

Today’s featured guest is Doug Holt.

The topic is “Freedom.”

Let the show begin.

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Constant Improvement

A Podcast by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Kaizen (改善), is the Japanese word for “improvement”. Kaizen refers to activities that continually improve all functions as it may relate to business or our life.

Goals give us purpose. Of course, your goals need to be aligned with your values.

Often I veer off track. I lose focus, clarity and direction. I have to learn how to course correct. I am impatient and desire accomplishment. (more…)

Shawn Askinosie

“Our greatest joy is our sorrow unmasked.” Kahlil Gibran

Shawn Askinosie is the founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate, an award-winning craft chocolate factory. A small business doing great things. Shawn was a successful criminal defence lawyer for 20 years, however, he reached a breaking point in which he no longer found joy in what he was doing. For 5 years he searched for a change and eventually started Askinosie Chocolate.

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