Digital Wellbeing, Screen Time & Family Balance
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Dr Sajita Setia, physician, researcher, and digital wellbeing expert, to unpack how families can raise resilient, balanced kids in today’s hyper-connected world.
Dr Sajita shares evidence-based insights on digital wellbeing, screen time, social media, and the real impact technology has on children’s mental health, sleep, confidence, and behaviour. Rather than fear-based parenting or banning devices, this conversation focuses on practical, compassionate strategies that help families create healthier tech habits together.
You’ll learn why most screen rules fail, how algorithms are designed to hook developing brains, and what parents can do right now to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and real-world connection at home.
This episode is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone supporting young people growing up online.
Key Topics Covered
Digital wellbeing and family balance
Why screen rules fail and what works instead
Raising resilient kids in a connected world
Social media, comparison, and self-esteem
Neuroscience, dopamine loops, and developing brains
Practical tools families can start using this week
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and why digital wellbeing matters now
03:40 – Why restriction fails and replacement works
08:55 – Notification cleansing and family tech habits
14:10 – Screen rules vs screen understanding
19:30 – Social media, comparison, and self-esteem
24:50 – Building real-world resilience and connection
30:15 – Screen sunset, sleep, and behaviour
35:40 – Empowerment over punishment
41:10 – Final reflections and practical takeaways
Key Takeaways
Digital wellbeing is about replacement, not restriction
Kids respond better when boundaries are framed as protection, not punishment
Algorithms are designed to exploit dopamine loops, not a lack of discipline
Face-to-face connection is essential for resilience and mental health
Intrinsic values like kindness and gratitude reduce unhealthy comparison
Small changes consistently applied matter more than perfection
Parents modelling healthy tech habits is more powerful than any rule
Keywords
digital wellbeing, parenting in the digital age, screen time for kids, raising resilient kids, social media and mental health, family screen rules, digital balance, youth mental health, technology and children, dopamine and screens, online safety for kids
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AI is moving fast, and for many business owners it feels overwhelming, impersonal, and even threatening. In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, Anthony sits down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, to explore a different way forward.
After being told during a business valuation that AI made his company less valuable and more replaceable, Wes faced a defining moment. Instead of resisting AI or allowing it to strip the humanity out of his work, he chose to re-frame it as a tool that could strengthen trust, connection, and authenticity.
In this conversation, Wes shares how a mindset shift changed everything. From redefining value and trust in a digital world, to using AI in a way that supports people rather than replaces them, this episode is a grounded and practical guide for founders navigating the future of business.
This is not a hype-driven AI conversation. It is a real, human discussion about leadership, trust, and building sustainable businesses in a noisy digital world.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Why AI does not need to replace human connection to be effective
How a mindset shift can turn fear of AI into clarity and confidence
The danger of over-automating at the cost of trust and brand authenticity
How to use AI as a systemisation tool while staying deeply human
Why trust is becoming the most valuable asset in modern business
What a champion mindset looks like when technology is changing fast
Timestamp List
00:00 – Why AI feels threatening to many business owners
05:40 – The valuation moment that forced a complete rethink
12:30 – Reframing AI from threat to tool
20:10 – Humanising automation without losing authenticity
28:45 – Champion mindset in leadership and business
36:30 – Trust as the new currency in the digital world
43:10 – Final reflections and advice for founders
👥 Who This Episode Is For
This episode is for:
Business owners and founders navigating AI and automation
Marketing leaders wanting to build trust, not just efficiency
Trades and construction business owners growing their digital presence
Leaders who value authenticity, people, and long-term sustainability
Anyone feeling uncertain about how AI fits into their business future
🔍 Keywords
humanising AI, AI and trust, champion mindset, authentic marketing, AI for business owners, AI and leadership, digital trust, automation with authenticity, mindset and technology, future of business AI
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Leadership isn’t failing because leaders lack knowledge. It’s failing because organisations are full of friction. In this episode, Anthony sits down with former British Military Officer and global leadership consultant Jimmy Burroughes to explore how simplifying leadership systems unlocks real performance, clarity, and sustainable results.
Jimmy shares practical insights from working with Fortune 500 companies and large New Zealand organisations, focusing on the most overlooked layer in leadership development: managers of managers.
This conversation is grounded, practical, and highly relevant for HR leaders, senior managers, and anyone responsible for developing leaders in complex environments.
⏱️ Episode Timestamps (Shortened)
00:00 – Why Leadership Feels Broken
Leadership isn’t failing because of knowledge gaps, but because of friction and overload.
02:10 – Jimmy’s Journey and Perspective
From British military leadership to global consulting across 20+ countries.
05:30 – The Most Overlooked Leadership Layer
Why managers of managers are the biggest leverage point in organisations.
09:40 – Organisational Friction Explained
How meetings, interruptions, and unclear priorities quietly kill performance.
14:30 – Simplify to Amplify
Why removing friction creates clarity, momentum, and measurable results.
24:00 – Burnout Is a System Problem
Why senior leader burnout is often caused by design, not resilience.
29:00 – What Actually Builds Leadership Capability
Fewer priorities, clearer ownership, and better decision-making.
34:40 – Leadership Skills for the Future
What leaders need now in a world of AI, change, and complexity.
43:50 – Quick Fire and Champion Mindset
Jimmy shares his views on success, belief, and what it means to be a champion.
47:30 – Final Reflections
A reminder that great leadership starts with clarity and simplicity.
🎯 Key Takeaways
Leadership performance improves faster when you remove friction instead of adding frameworks
Managers of managers are the biggest leverage point in any organisation
Burnout is often a systems problem, not a resilience problem
Simplicity creates clarity, and clarity creates momentum
Leadership capability must be practical, repeatable, and measurable
HR leaders need systems that deliver results, not just participation
If leadership development in your organisation feels heavy, slow, or ineffective, this episode will give you clarity and practical insight you can apply immediately.
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Most strategies don’t fail because they’re bad ideas.
They fail because people were never aligned to live them.
In this powerful conversation, Anthony sits down with Debbie Klintworth to unpack why customer loyalty, performance, and growth always start inside an organisation before they ever show up on the outside.
With over 25 years of frontline, leadership, and CX experience, Debbie challenges the loyalty myth, calls out corporate buzzwords, and explains why culture is not a vibe, it’s behaviour.
This episode is a must-watch for leaders, founders, and executives who want to close the gap between strategy on paper and reality on the ground.
If you care about people, performance, and building organisations that actually work — this one’s for you.
⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters for YouTube)
00:00 – Why most strategies fail before they even start
02:45 – What the “strategy gap” really looks like in organisations
06:10 – Culture isn’t a poster, it’s behaviour
10:05 – Why loyalty programmes don’t create loyalty
14:30 – The frontline as your greatest strategic asset
18:40 – Leaders vs leadership behaviour
23:15 – Why alignment beats motivation every time
27:50 – Scaling without breaking your culture
32:10 – Human-centred leadership in an AI world
36:45 – What should be automated and what must stay human
41:20 – The cost of ignoring your people
45:10 – Practical steps leaders can take immediately
49:30 – Final reflections on purpose-led leadership
🔑 Key Takeaways
• Strategy fails when behaviour doesn’t match intent
• Culture is created by what leaders tolerate and reward
• Customer loyalty is built internally, not through campaigns
• The frontline sees the truth long before leadership does
• Alignment beats motivation, incentives, and slogans
• AI should remove friction, not humanity
• Leaders must experience reality, not just review reports
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
✔ Business owners and founders
✔ Senior leaders and executives
✔ CX and HR professionals
✔ Organisations scaling or transforming
✔ Anyone feeling the gap between strategy and reality
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Guest: Damien Schreurs, Explainer-in-Chief at EasyTECH
How do you run a successful solopreneur business without burning out or working around the clock?
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, Anthony Dahya sits down with Damien Schreurs, the Explainer-in-Chief of EasyTECH and host of the Macpreneur Podcast. Damien shares his journey from an 18-year corporate career as a Research and Development Engineer to building a sustainable solopreneur business powered by smart systems, automation, and now artificial intelligence.
Damien walks us through how he started his business as a side hustle, why mastering your tools matters more than chasing shiny tech, and how Mac-based workflows can help solopreneurs reclaim time, reduce friction, and stay focused on what truly matters.
This conversation is practical, grounded, and especially valuable for consultants, freelancers, and solopreneurs who want to work smarter without losing their human touch.
🔑 Key Topics We Cover
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
🎙️ Episode Timestamps
Running a Solopreneur Business on a Mac and Leveraging AI
00:00 – Welcome and episode overview
01:10 – Introducing Damien Schreurs and EasyTECH
02:40 – Damien’s early tech journey and passion for learning
04:30 – From corporate R&D engineer to side hustle entrepreneur
06:30 – Starting EasyTECH while keeping a steady paycheck
08:40 – Making the leap to full-time solopreneurship
10:30 – Why running a business on a Mac made a difference
12:45 – Building systems, processes, and automation as a solopreneur
15:20 – Staying solo longer through smart automation
17:10 – Hiring a virtual assistant and what to delegate first
19:10 – Using AI to reduce workload and think more strategically
21:40 – Reclaiming time as a solopreneur’s most valuable asset
23:20 – Advice for solopreneurs feeling overwhelmed by tech
25:00 – Damien’s free Mac efficiency quiz and resources
26:10 – Final reflections and closing remarks
🔗 Resources & Links
👉 Free Mac efficiency quiz and personalised time-saving tips
https://macpreneur.com/tips
👉 Connect with Damien on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dschreurs
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From Aerospace to AI: Building PodMatch and Serving Podcasters with Purpose
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo, founder and CEO of PodMatch, to unpack a journey built on discipline, focus, and genuine service.
Alex shares how he went from childhood business ventures, to a 15 year corporate career in aerospace, and then made the leap into entrepreneurship by building PodMatch. What started as listening closely to podcasters’ frustrations has grown into one of the most impactful platforms in the podcasting world, connecting hosts and guests globally and paying over one million dollars back to independent podcasters.
We explore what it really takes to manage time intentionally, stay focused when building multiple things, and avoid spreading yourself too thin. Alex also opens up about the realities of podcasting today, including monetisation, consistency, and why community matters far more than vanity metrics.
This conversation is grounded, practical, and full of insights for anyone building a podcast, a business, or navigating a big transition.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and episode overview
02:05 – Alex’s early entrepreneurial journey
05:40 – Lessons from a 15 year aerospace career
10:20 – Knowing when it was time to leave corporate
14:10 – How the idea for PodMatch was born
19:50 – Listening to real problems before building solutions
25:40 – Time management and productivity systems
32:30 – Staying focused and saying no to distractions
38:10 – Podcast monetisation beyond ads
44:20 – Community, consistency, and purpose
49:30 – Final reflections and advice for podcasters
In This Episode, We Cover
Key Takeaways
About the Alex
Alex Sanfilippo is the founder and CEO of PodMatch, an AI powered platform that matches podcast hosts and guests. He is also the host of the Podcasting Made Simple podcast and a Forbes Business Council contributor, helping podcasters grow with clarity, intention, and integrity.
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Are you truly showing up in your life, or just going through the motions?
In this powerful episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Marcy Axelrod, author, speaker, and researcher, to explore what it really means to show up in a way that creates meaning, fulfilment, and sustained growth.
This conversation goes beyond motivation and hustle. We unpack how your lived experiences shape who you become, why presence matters more than performance, and how creativity, curiosity, and awareness unlock your best self.
Marcy shares insights drawn from over 30 years of research and hundreds of thousands of data points, revealing how humans are naturally designed to thrive when they truly show up.
In This Episode, We Explore
• The difference between being busy and being present
• Why it’s not what happens to you, but the meaning you give it
• The three levels of showing up and how they affect your success
• How creativity supports leadership, parenting, and trust
• Why curiosity and active listening are powerful creative acts
• The three essential roles we all play and how imbalance leads to burnout
• How to redefine success from the inside out
• Why small, consistent steps matter more than big goals
The Three Levels of Showing Up
Barely There - Burnt out, reactive, emotionally drained, operating in survival mode
Just Showing Up - Going through the motions, distracted, present in body but not in mind
Truly Showing Up - Deep presence, curiosity, openness, creativity, flow, and a sense of wonder
This episode helps you recognise where you are and how to shift toward truly showing up in your life and work.
Key Takeaways
• Creativity isn’t optional for leaders, parents, or high performers. It’s essential
• Listening is a creative act that deepens connection and understanding
• True success isn’t external achievement, it’s how you feel about yourself
• Growth comes from how you interpret experiences, not the experiences themselves
• Sustainable change happens through small, consistent steps
Timestamps
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champion mindset, personal growth, self-improvement, mindset, success, fulfillment, purpose, presence, Marcy Axelrod, how to show up, unlock your best self, creative mindset, curious mindset, open mindset, thrive, personal journey, professional journey, life purpose, inner self, mental toughness, motivation, inspiration, achieve goals, self-discovery
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Ever wondered how some companies are slashing tens of thousands in operational costs without downsizing or burning out their teams? This episode has the blueprint, and it's powered by AI!
Join your host, Anthony Dahya, as he welcomes Olga Topchaya, founder and CEO of Lapis AI Consults, to the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast. Olga helps medium-sized businesses implement custom AI solutions, reducing operational expenses by at least 30% and saving an average of $32,000 per employee annually.
With over a decade in marketing and product, Olga brings a business-first mindset to AI, transforming complex technology into tangible results that leaders can readily see on their balance sheets.
Discover her journey from an English major in Ukraine to an AI innovator, and learn why she believes adaptability, continuous learning, and contextual understanding are the pillars of success, both in business and in life.
Key Takeaways:
Time Stamps:
00:00 Cutting operational costs with AI without burnout
01:17 Meet Olga Topchaya and Lapis AI Consults
02:50 From tech recession to building an AI company
07:00 Why AI fails without people and adoption
09:07 Starting a business without overthinking
14:08 Finding hidden inefficiencies in organisations
22:20 Addressing the fear that AI replaces jobs
33:06 Real example: AI freeing time, not cutting jobs
46:30 How AI delivers 30% cost savings in practice
55:14 The leadership mindset shift for AI success
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Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is fine.
It’s about choosing who you’re becoming, even when life feels messy.
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective, we delve into the distinction between pursuing gratitude as a fleeting emotion and cultivating it as a daily habit. This conversation explores identity, self-respect, and how small mindset shifts shape the person you become over time.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck between where they are and who they want to become.
Key Takeaways
This episode is designed for:
Time Stamps:
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What if hacking wasn't about breaking systems, but about fixing the world?
This episode dives deep into the mind of Pablos Holman, a true futurist and inventor who believes innovation is about inventing the future, not just predicting it. From his early days with cryptocurrency and AI to help start up Blue Origin with Jeff Bezos, Pablos has consistently been at the forefront of groundbreaking technology.
Get ready to challenge your perception of technology, curiosity, and what it truly takes to create solutions that matter. Pablos, a number one best-selling author and the prolific inventor behind thousands of patents, shares his journey from an Apple II computer in Alaska to AI-powered microscopes that diagnose malaria and hurricane suppression technology.
His insights, previously featured on Tim Ferriss's podcast and TED Talks viewed by over 30 million, will redefine your understanding of hacking as an art of profound understanding and improvement.
Join us as we explore the "Deep Future Thinking" that drives Pablos's work, discovering how to innovate for humanity's benefit, not just technological advancement. This conversation will undoubtedly spark new ways of thinking about problem-solving and the immense potential when curiosity is nurtured and aimed at the world's most pressing challenges.
Key Takeaways:
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What separates a good career from a truly great one? According to executive coach Andrew Hinkelman, it’s not luck or talent, it’s the mindsets and habits you choose every day.
In this episode, Andrew shares lessons from his 25-year career leading global IT teams and working with major tech players like AWS, Sony, and Airbnb. After facing burnout as a CTO/COO, he now helps leaders find balance, stay strategic, and lead authentically, without losing themselves in the process.
We explore how to shift from being a “fixer” to a true leader, navigate burnout, embrace responsible AI adoption, and rediscover purpose and enjoyment in your career.
Timestamps
00:00:06 – What separates a good career from a great one
00:02:18 – Andrew’s journey from childhood to CTO/COO
00:05:35 – Transitioning from corporate life to purpose-driven work
00:08:52 – Burnout as a continuum, not a single event
00:14:49 – How burnout shaped Andrew’s leadership
00:19:15 – Shifting from “fixer” to strategic leader
00:26:34 – Embracing AI responsibly in leadership
00:31:25 – Overcoming burnout and reclaiming energy
Key Takeaways
Burnout is a continuum: Recognise early signs like exhaustion and apathy.
Prioritise well-being: Balance hard work with self-care and stillness.
Adopt an ownership mindset: Take responsibility instead of falling into blame.
Shift from fixer to leader: Let go of control and empower your team.
Stay tech-savvy, but lead strategically: Keep learning while focusing on people and vision.
Integrate AI responsibly: Build clear governance around AI use and privacy.
Set healthy boundaries: True leadership means protecting your energy and saying no when needed.
Burnout isn’t a moment—it’s a gradual decline you can catch early.
Fulfilment comes from attitude, not hours worked.
Leadership success means shifting from doing to empowering.
Responsible AI adoption builds trust, safety, and innovation.
Avoid “over-giving”—you can’t pour from an empty cup.
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Are you an entrepreneur, leader, or parent feeling constantly drained and on the verge of burnout?
This episode of the Champion Mindset Collective podcast offers actionable strategies to reclaim your energy and sustain peak performance. Host Anthony Dahya sits down with Rich Ellis, renowned as "The Energy Coach," a PT of the Year winner and registered health coach, to delve into the vital connection between energy and performance. Rich shares his personal transformation from burnout to developing sustainable practices, highlighting the crucial distinction between beneficial and detrimental stress, and how to interpret your body's early warnings before exhaustion sets in.
Rich explores the advantages of aligning with your body's natural rhythms, the scientific underpinnings of fasting, and how incremental, consistent adjustments can profoundly rejuvenate your personal life, leadership capabilities, and business endeavors.
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In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Rashesh Doshi, Managing Director of Talent Corner HR Services and a Stanford Seed Transformation Program participant.
Rashesh opens up about the often unspoken loneliness that comes with entrepreneurship, and how building trust groups transformed not just his business but his mindset. Over the past 12 years, Rashesh has found that sharing vulnerability, accountability, and honest conversations with fellow entrepreneurs can replace isolation with collaboration and courage.
He shares powerful stories from his journey, including:
Feeling alone under the weight of expectation — and how involving his team changed everything.
Discovering trust groups through Ascent Foundation and learning the value of shared experience over surface-level networking.
A defining moment when his peers pushed him to aim higher, tripling his growth goals.
The structure and sanctity of trust groups that make them work: confidentiality, no advice-giving, and experience-based sharing.
How facing worst-case scenarios with support helped him grow 15 times over.
This episode is a must-listen for any business owner who’s ever felt alone at the top, reminding us that real champions aren’t built in isolation, they grow through connection, trust, and community.
🎯 Key Takeaways
Loneliness in entrepreneurship is often self-created, asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
True leadership comes from vulnerability and shared ownership.
A trust group isn’t about networking; it’s about honest reflection and growth.
Facing fears and worst-case scenarios with trusted peers builds resilience.
Champions are consistent, they keep showing up, even when no one’s watching.
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In this powerful conversation, Anthony sits down with Manuj Aggarwal, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Tetranoodle Technologies, a global AI company transforming millions of lives and creating over $500 million in value for major brands like Microsoft and IBM.
Manuj’s story is nothing short of remarkable, from earning $2 a day in India to being recognised by President Obama and Bill Gates for his contributions to technology and education.
Together, Anthony and Manuj explore:
How AI can amplify human potential instead of replacing it
Why your subconscious mind holds the same power as an AI model
The five pillars of personal development that drive growth and creativity
How to align your team’s purpose with your business mission for smoother AI adoption
The mindset shifts needed to embrace AI as a partner in progress, not a threat
This episode dives deep into the future of work, mindset mastery, and the merging of technology and consciousness. Whether you’re curious about AI, leading a business, or redefining your purpose, this conversation will expand how you think about success, growth, and human potential.
🚀 Key Takeaways
You’re only using 10% of your brain — AI can help you access the rest. Manuj explains how the subconscious mind and AI both rely on data and patterns. When you align both, transformation happens faster.
AI isn’t here to replace you — it’s here to amplify you. Use AI as a thinking partner, not a crutch. The creativity and intuition are still all human.
Challenges reveal your purpose. Every setback is an invitation to grow stronger. Pain and purpose often share the same address.
AI + Purpose = Exponential Growth. When your purpose and identity are clear, AI becomes the multiplier for your vision.
The next decade belongs to those who merge mindset and machine. By 2030, Manuj predicts billion-dollar companies could be run by one empowered individual — powered by AI, guided by vision.
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In this episode, Corey Corpodian and Anthony Dahya dive into the real mental game behind entrepreneurship. From battling burnout to mastering communication, Corey unpacks the mindset shifts and daily practices that turn breakdowns into breakthroughs. Listeners will walk away with practical tools to strengthen emotional resilience, find purpose, and redefine success on their own terms.
We talk about:
The difference between success and fulfillment
How to overcome burnout, anxiety, and fear
Daily habits to build mental toughness
The secrets to confident leadership and communication
🧠 Key Highlights & Takeaways
1. Rewriting Success for Fulfillment
Corey’s battle with melanoma led him to redefine success beyond achievements.
True success is about purpose, not validation.
2. Redefining Success and Goals
Ask “why” behind your goals to find what truly matters.
Writing goals by hand increases focus and achievement.
3. Emotional Fitness & Entrepreneurship
Burnout and anxiety come from misaligned expectations.
Action beats overthinking — clarity comes through doing.
4. Building Daily Resilience
Simple practices like journaling, reframing, and self-check-ins strengthen mindset.
Stop trying to find yourself — start building yourself.
5. Leading with Emotional Connection
Great leaders inspire emotionally before explaining logically.
Small consistent actions create big transformations.
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Transformational Pressure: Turning Life’s Toughest Challenges into Your Greatest Growth | Danielle Matthews
At just 23, Danielle Matthews’ life changed forever when she was hit by a drunk driver. Told she’d never recover, she chose a different path, one of healing, gratitude, and spiritual awakening.
In this deeply moving episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, Anthony speaks with Danielle Matthews, who turned a devastating brain injury into a journey of healing, awakening, and purpose. At just 23, Danielle was hit by a drunk driver and told she’d never fully recover. Refusing to accept that fate, she tapped into redox signalling, yoga, and ancient spiritual practices to heal her body and mind from within. Now, she helps others worldwide release trauma, reset their nervous systems, and use life’s toughest moments as fuel for transformation. Together, Anthony and Danielle explore post-traumatic growth, gratitude, ego, intention, and the body’s innate wisdom, unpacking how we can all turn pain into purpose and pressure into growth.
🎙️ Topics Covered:
Healing from brain injury through redox signalling and spirituality
Post-traumatic growth and emotional resilience
The power of gratitude and mindset in recovery
Releasing trauma through yoga and somatic practices
Ego, intention, and the art of surrender
Finding peace through acceptance and presence
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In this inspiring episode of The Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Katie Rickson, content writer, editor, storyteller, and mental health advocate, to explore how creativity and compassion can transform the way we work.
Katie shares her lived experience with bipolar disorder, her journey of self-discovery, and the birth of Business in the Bath — a movement dedicated to creating kinder work for bipolar and neurodivergent minds.
🔹 In this episode, you’ll learn:
💡 Key Episode Highlights & Takeaways
The Power of Storytelling: Katie explains why sharing our mental health journeys builds connection, combats stigma, and promotes empathy.
Compassionate Leadership: Authentic leadership goes beyond perks — it’s about listening, curiosity, and meeting people where they are.
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In this episode, host Anthony Dahya interviews John Maybury, a seasoned broadcaster and storytelling coach who has worked with some of New Zealand’s most iconic radio stations and global brands. John shares his journey from radio to marketing to coaching, revealing how great stories build trust, connect audiences, and inspire authentic leadership.
John opens up about his own personal journey, from coming out to his parents, to his transformative experience in jail, and how those moments shaped his views on storytelling and connection.
🎧 You’ll learn:
The key ingredients of a powerful story
How to overcome fear and speak authentically
Why storytelling is the most powerful leadership tool
How vulnerability and connection drive true success
If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or creative who wants to inspire through your story, don’t miss this powerful and emotional episode.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Storytelling isn’t just about speaking, it’s about connecting through truth.
Vulnerability creates deeper trust with your audience.
Leaders who share authentic stories inspire action and loyalty.
Success isn’t perfection, it’s progress through purpose and courage.
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In this powerful conversation, Anthony Dahya interviews Allen Imbarrato, a mindfulness teacher, software entrepreneur, and creator of the KiFlow App — an AI-powered tool that helps you transform stress into clarity and purpose in under 20 minutes.
Allen shares his 50-year journey in mindfulness, his time living in an ashram, and how he merged technology with emotional intelligence to create tools for personal transformation. Learn about the 4F Process that helps users shift from stress to flow, and discover practical insights on facing fear, building resilience, and living in alignment with your purpose.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
How to turn stress into a growth opportunity
The 4F Process for transforming stress into flow
How AI and mindfulness can work together
Why authentic leadership starts with self-awareness
How to find purpose and peace in daily life
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In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Dione Chan, a Filipina-Australian business owner, close protection officer, and keynote speaker who turned shyness into strength. Dione opens up about her transformation from an introverted young woman to a respected leader in the male-dominated security industry.
Through powerful stories, Dione reveals how confidence, empathy, and awareness can turn fear into fuel, whether you’re protecting others or stepping into your own leadership.
💡 You’ll discover:
👉🏽 How Dione overcame self-doubt and built confidence through real-world experience in the security industry
👉🏽 The power of self-awareness and empathy in leadership and risk management
👉🏽 Why balancing strength with compassion leads to authentic influence
👉🏽 How to apply Dione’s SAFE Framework (Scan, Acknowledge, Find, Engage) in everyday safety and emotional regulation
👉🏽 Lessons from her viral interaction with Drake — and what it taught her about professional boundaries and respect
👉🏽 How saying “no” can be an act of personal growth and self-respect
👉🏽 The importance of teaching safety, empathy, and emotional awareness to the next generation
Dione also shares how public speaking became her path to empowerment, the mindset shifts that helped her find joy in her work, and how emotional intelligence can redefine leadership in high-pressure industries.
👉 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to strengthen your confidence, elevate your awareness, and lead with empathy — at work and in life.
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🌐 Connect with Dione Chan:
➡️ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/that_security_lady
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionechan
➡️ ICP Group Australia – https://www.icpgroupaustralia.com
📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya:
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
➡️ Facebook – facebook.com/anthonydahya
➡️ Instagram – @anthony.dahya
➡️ YouTube – @anthonydahya
➡️ Spotify – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ AI Workflows Agency – https://aiworkflows.agency
📧 Email – podcast@anthonydahya.com
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