We’ve all heard the ‘find your why’ advice, but what if it’s not about that at all? Today, my guest is Blair Dunkley, and I’ll keep it simple: this conversation is going to be mind-filling, mind-expanding, and honestly, mind-blowing.

Blair’s here to break down how we can improve our lives by shifting our behaviors with research-backed methods that are both impactful and surprisingly simple. So, get ready to pay attention and maybe even take some notes.

In this episode, he breaks down the difference between mindset and life skills—and why mindset alone just doesn’t cut it. His mind models offer a fresh way of thinking that can help you through life’s transitions, big or small.

We discussed:

The difference between mindset vs. life skills

Why studies question the effectiveness of mindset

Blair’s challenge to the “find your why” framework

Why we often blur the line between remembering and reliving

Using mind models to manage stress and solve problems

Resources

The Three E’s

Phobia Freedom Formula

The Blair Dunkley Experience

Ultimate Mind Hacking Book (16 Growth Mind Models)

As a writer, I’ve often heard my peers talk about the “evils” of AI over the past couple of years. But truthfully, I don’t know much about it myself, which is why I’m so excited to talk to today’s guest, Justin Simpson.

Justin brings a lifetime of business experience, and now, in his “Chapter X,” he’s exploring the world of AI with new imagination and curiosity. You might be wondering, “What does AI have to do with my stage in life?”

Justin’s goal is to show how AI can be useful for everyone, especially those facing career changes or life transitions. He believes AI isn’t something to shy away from, but something to enjoy and use.

In fact, Justin believes AI offers incredible benefits for everyone, particularly for non-tech folks. Let’s dive in and explore how AI can bring new possibilities into our daily lives.

We discussed:

Why Justin believes AI benefits everyone (not just tech companies)

How to start using AI tools like ChatGPT

3 incredible ways that AI serves small business owners

Using AI as a brainstorming buddy for career transitions

The potential for AI to address loneliness

Resources

Here.Now.AI.

Imagine a man who truly wants to connect with his partner. He carefully picks his words, hoping to create that closeness. But somehow, it all falls flat. Frustration builds in his partner, yet he can’t quite put his finger on what’s going wrong. Why does this keep happening?

Many men never learned how to connect emotionally in a way that feels genuine to them. Today, we’re diving into this struggle and exploring how men can break free from this cycle.

I’m excited to welcome Owen Marcus, the co-founder of MELD. It's a community focused on helping men reconnect with their emotions and bodies. With over thirty years in men’s emotional wellness, Owen has created programs that blend emotional understanding with peer support to help men, and now women thrive.

What Owen does is incredibly important for living authentically. In this episode, we’ll dive into a major challenge men face today: being disconnected from their emotions.

We discuss:

What inspired Owen to start working with men 30 years ago

Why society tells men to disassociate from emotions

One simple way to talk to men about their feelings

The impact community and relationships has on men

Owen’s method for reconnecting with your body

Breaking the pattern of emotional distance across generations

Resources

MELD training & community

Couples retreat in Costa Rica for Valentine’s Day 2025