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.
(more…)

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.

(more…)

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.

(more…)

 How to Break Up with Your Phone

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Having graduated from Yale University and UC Berkley’s School of Journalism Catherine Price has found her niche in writing about topics she’s passionate about, travel, nutrition, food, science, and health. In her newest book, How to Break Up with Your Phone, Catherine’s goal is to help readers wake up to the damaging and addictive qualities of our mobile phone while providing practical tips on how to do it. (more…)

Creativity

Today’s featured guest is Allen Gannett.

The topic is Creativity.

Let the show begin.

(more…)

Questions

A Podcast by Leigh Martinuzzi

“I am just a child who has never grown up. I still keep asking these ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions. Occasionally, I find an answer.” Stephen Hawking

To ask questions is to live with an inquisitive, curious and progressive mind. Questions have the power to enhance the quality of our life. We need to encourage each other to ask more. All questions lead to answers, and all responses have a purpose. Needless to say, no question is a wrong question, the only unfortunate question is one never asked. (more…)

Sally Kohn

” Our challenge is to find the compassion for others that we want to have for us.” Sally Kohn

Sally Kohn is the author of The Opposite of Hate a field guide to repairing our humanity. From her perspective she in our global society we are facing an epidemic of incivility and hate. From divisive political speeches, online trolling/bullying and rises hate crimes. It’s a journey that began with her and now Sally is on a mission to find our WHY and how we can stop it. (more…)

The Art of Charm Podcast

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

From 2007, this long-running podcast, hosted by Jonny and AJ, founders and coaches behind The Art of Charm company, has been motivating and teaching an audience of hi-performance seekers and those wishing to learn the tools of the trade behind self-mastery. Jordan Harbinger, former founder and voice behind the show, recently departed the crew due to apparent creative differences. But the show must go on. (more…)