In this episode, we welcome Doni Pranama for a conversation on relationships, marriage, faith, and personal growth in a modern world shaped by cultural pressure and shifting values. We explore what it really means to build a grounded, intentional relationship — not from performance or people-pleasing, but from authenticity, alignment, and spiritual conviction.
Doni shares insights from his Christian faith, cultural experiences in Indonesia, and lived relationship lessons to unpack marriage as a sacred partnership rooted in service, honesty, and mutual growth. This episode is for anyone reflecting on relationships, faith, commitment, and what it means to grow with someone rather than lose yourself in the process.
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Song Recommendation: CeCe Winans - Goodness of God
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In this episode, I’m joined by Marko Kozjek for a conversation on entrepreneurship, relationships, and perspective. Marko shares his transition from pharmaceutical science into building a health-focused energy drink brand with his long-term partner, and the realities of separating business from relationship. We explore what it takes to build a strong, grounded partnership - and how loss reshaped his understanding of what truly matters.
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Song Recommendation: John Williams - Somewhere in my memory
Genre Recommendation: Jazz
Book recommendation: Mark Wolynn - It Didn't Start with You
Many people believe success will finally make them feel worthy — but when it doesn’t, relationships often become the place where the truth is exposed. In this episode we welcome Daniel Holloway to explore how shame, conditional self-worth, and the illusion of success shape relationships and identity. Through honest reflection, we unpack how breakups bring suppressed emotions to the surface, why achievement can become a substitute for worthiness, and what it really takes to attract healthy love.
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Song Recommendation: Bon Jovi - Livin’ on a Prayer (Catch Daniel's rendition here)
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In this episode, Steve Woods explores how fear and self-doubt are shaped at the subconscious level — and why they feel so real, even when nothing is "wrong." Drawing from his work in hypnosis, performance, and personal development, Steve breaks down how beliefs are formed, how overthinking sabotages confidence, and why the mind often overprotects us through fear, avoidance, and self-doubt. We explore imposter syndrome, career transitions, and the quiet psychological patterns that influence performance in sport, business, and everyday life.
The conversation also covers visualisation, self-hypnosis, mindfulness, and emotional awareness as practical tools for breaking negative patterns, building resilience, and creating lasting change - without forcing or fixing yourself. This episode is for anyone questioning their confidence, navigating change, or wanting a deeper understanding of how the subconscious quietly shapes behaviour.
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In this episode, we explore how music, creativity, and spirituality can become a powerful path to self-discovery. This is a story of rebuilding your life across cultures — from Venezuela to the UK and finally to Bali — and finding identity through sound, intuition, and inner expression. If you’re drawn to self-discovery, spirituality, personal growth, or the inner shifts that come from starting over in a new place, this episode will speak to you.
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Song suggestion: Bob Marley - Redemption Song
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In this episode, we welcome back Gil Petersil to dive into what it really takes to build genuine human connection in a world that feels louder, faster, and increasingly digital. This conversation cuts through the surface-level “networking advice” and goes deeper into presence, intention, and the inner work required to form relationships that actually matter. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, find your people, or simply connect with more depth, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to do it well.
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Transform Your Network: https://gilpetersil.net/thequantumnetworkingcodes
Song suggestions: Check out Handpan music and sleep music for health
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Recommended reading theme: trauma-informed
In this episode, we welcome Ben Tudor to explore how he transformed heartbreak, grief, sensitivity, and raw emotion into a life of purpose, direction, and leadership. From losing loved ones early in life, to navigating breakups and the pressure to “be strong,” this episode reveals how pain can become a catalyst for growth — and how following your passion can build something meaningful. Listen as we break down how pain becomes purpose, and how a man turns his deepest struggles into a path forward.
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This episode is for anyone who:
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Website: https://tikitakatours.com/
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In this episode, Yasmine Gould joins me for a raw conversation about the deeper patterns that keep men disconnected from themselves. We explore why emotional expression is discouraged in boys, how low emotional intelligence affects relationships, and why accountability sits at the centre of any real growth.
We also dive into the behaviours men rarely talk about — porn, masturbation, casual sex, numbing, avoidance — and how these patterns shape a man’s identity, confidence, and ability to stay grounded.
From triggers and fear, to conditioning and self-perception, this episode uncovers how a man’s inner world quietly influences everything he experiences. If you're ready for an honest conversation about the habits, beliefs, and emotional challenges men face, this one will hit home.
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In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, we explore the hidden cost of casual connections — and why so many people settle for surface-level relationships instead of seeking depth, meaning, and alignment.
Rapha Tristao joins me to share what happens when you outgrow the party lifestyle, start prioritising health and purpose, and begin attracting people who genuinely match your energy and direction. We discuss authenticity, boundaries, and the power of living with intention — in friendships, dating, and everyday life.
If you’ve ever felt drained by shallow connections or caught between fun and fulfilment, this conversation will help you redefine what real connection looks like and remind you what it means to live with purpose.
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Song recommendation: Gilsons, Mariana Volker - Devagarinho
Artist recommendation: Purple Disco Machine
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Christian Hoyle joins The Growth Voyage Podcast to explore what it truly means to evolve - in business, relationships, and life. With over 25 years of experience leading, building, and coaching, Christian opens up about his personal and professional journey: love that changed, financial highs and collapse, resilience after setbacks, and the mindset required to rebuild. If you’re navigating change, chasing growth, or rebuilding after hardship - this episode will give you the tools, perspective, and courage to keep going.
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Song recommendation: Anson Seabra - Trying My Best
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Podcast Suggestion: Sitting on a Bench
In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, we explore what it truly means to break away from expectation and build a life aligned with your values. Gauthaman grew up in India’s academic pressure cooker - where success was defined by grades, stability, and approval. Yet beneath that structure, he felt a pull toward something deeper: fitness, freedom, and purpose. This conversation is about choosing authenticity over approval, and what happens when you stop chasing happiness - and start building a life that actually means something. If you’ve ever questioned the path laid out for you, this one will resonate.
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Song recommendation: Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
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What happens when a man raised in chaos decides to rewrite his story? In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, I sit down with Jason Gutsell — a man who turned years of escapism and substance use into a journey of discipline, belief, and inner peace. Jason grew up surrounded by chaos and was exposed to drugs by the age of 12, becoming a high-functioning stoner through his teens and twenties. His breaking point came during a mental and physical collapse in Ibiza — a moment that forced him to confront who he had become and what needed to change. This is a story about resilience, masculine growth, and the mindset required to rebuild your life from the ground up.
We dive into:
- How environment shapes identity — and how to rebuild it.
- The power of calisthenics, breathwork, and visualization in transformation.
- Finding stillness and clarity in New Zealand.
- What it means to redefine success through balance, family, and purpose.
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Song recommendation: Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
Buy Jason's book, Becoming Limitless, here: https://amzn.eu/d/7PLsPE8
Other book recommendations:
Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements
Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Getting Rich
What if being too sensitive was actually your greatest strength? In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, I sit down with Paul Blake - a man who’s walked through grief, loss, and deep questioning to uncover who he truly is beneath the identities he once wore. We explore how pain and sensitivity can become gateways to connection, faith, and inner strength. Paul shares his journey from years behind the decks as a DJ - where success and recognition shaped his sense of self - to the moment he realised he no longer knew who he was underneath it all. That realisation opened the door to a life guided by presence, spirit, and truth.
Together we dive into:
This is a conversation about sensitivity, spirituality, and the courage to live with an open heart - especially in a world that tells men to shut down. Listen to the full episode for more on finding strength through sensitivity and truth through grief.
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Book recommendation: Eric Schlosse - Fast Food Nation
In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Cusack to explore truth, consciousness, and the systems shaping our world.
Nathan shares his journey as a critical thinker who never fit the traditional schooling mould, growing up around multiple religions and belief systems. We dive into topics like:
Who really runs the world and how fear shapes society
Living consciously in an “evil” or corrupted world
How to raise your vibration and use energy to shape your reality
Why emotions are your friend and how to master them
Meditation as a reset button for the mind
How to connect to intuition and live beyond the illusion of politics
Life after death, ego, and finding purpose on earth
Nathan’s recovery from PTSD and why standard medicine failed him
This is a wide-ranging conversation about truth, healing, and human potential - and how to stay grounded and free in a world built on control.
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Song recommendation: Beethoven - Symphony No.7
Book recommendations:
Foundation for Inner Peace - A Course in Miracles
Don Elkins, Jim McCarty, Carla Rueckert - The Law of One (The Ra Material
Author Recommendation - Eckhart Tolle
After 1 year of The Growth Voyage Podcast and 50+ conversations with men (and a few female experts), I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned.
In this solo episode, I dive into the realities of men’s mental health - from depression, addiction, and burnout to identity, emotions, and faith.
We explore the role of brotherhood, connection, and vulnerability in personal growth, and why the power of the mind is central to overcoming life’s toughest challenges.
Whether you’re navigating mental health struggles, questioning your identity, or seeking meaning and connection, this episode brings together the most striking insights from a year of deep conversations.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Different approaches to men’s mental health
- Why identity, emotions, and faith shape the growth journey
- How to deal with depression, burnout, and addiction
- The role of brotherhood, connection, and support in healing
- What 50+ conversations taught me about the power of the mind
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Life can knock you down in more ways than one. In this episode we dive into what happens when your health fails, your career disappears, and your sense of identity is shaken. Mark Thomas shares his journey through asthma, multiple surgeries, and major career setbacks in big tech. He opens up about what it means to lose your footing, ask for help, and rebuild confidence when everything feels uncertain. We explore themes of resilience, vulnerability, and identity - and why learning to lean on others can be the key to growth. If you’ve ever faced setbacks in your health, career, or personal life, this conversation will help you see how struggle can lead to strength.
I help recovering Nice Guys leave the mask behind and become the man they were meant to be - confident, fearless, and fully going after the life and dreams they truly want. Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/harisonsaunders/
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Song suggestion: The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
Book Recommendation: James Clear - Atomic Habits
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https://www.instagram.com/pellucidwombato
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-porter-thomashttps://medium.com/@markthomas_97045
In this episode, IFS Therapist and Sex & Desire Coach Forest Benedict shares his powerful journey from a childhood shaped by religious trauma and family struggles to a life dedicated to helping others heal. In this conversation, we explore the importance of being true to ourselves, embracing the deeper parts within us, and overcoming shame. Topics include self-acceptance, sexuality, Internal Family Systems (IFS), cultural influences on identity, and the ethical complexities around pornography - including whether men should watch it or not. If you’re interested in personal growth, healing religious trauma, sexual integrity, or breaking free from shame, this episode is for you.
I help recovering Nice Guys leave the mask behind and become the man they were meant to be - confident, fearless, and fully going after the life and dreams they truly want. Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/harisonsaunders/
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Song suggestion: Sleep Token - Emergence
Book Recommendations: Rena Martine - The Sex You Want | Joe Bielling, Kate West - From Broken to Badass
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In this episode, we welcome Oskar Gut to dive deep into his journey of resilience, discipline, and personal transformation. From facing financial struggles and separation, to navigating entrepreneurship and rebuilding life, this conversation uncovers the lessons learned from hitting rock bottom and fighting back.
Discover how to:
- Overcome setbacks and personal challenges
- Build resilience through discipline and perseverance
- Balance personal growth with professional ambition
- Embrace vulnerability and emotional health
Whether you’re dealing with career setbacks, relationship struggles, or personal doubt, this episode offers insights and inspiration to keep moving forward.
Song suggestion: Kota the Friend, Big Sean - MICHIGAN
Book Recommendation: Frank R. Wilson - The Hand
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https://www.instagram.com/gut.oskar/?hl=en
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At just 16 years old, Rolf Meyer’s life was turned upside down by a sudden brain hemorrhage. What followed was a year of hospitals, rehabilitation, and learning to adapt to a completely new reality. Rolf shares how he rebuilt his life, developed resilience, and discovered the importance of support systems, living in the present, and setting meaningful goals.
We discuss:
- How resilience and adaptability shaped Rolf’s recovery- The crucial role of family and friends during life-changing events- Why living in the present moment creates peace and clarity- The difference between healthy goals and being trapped by outcomes- How collaboration and empathy can accelerate healing and growth
Rolf’s story is one of strength, perspective, and the power of embracing change. Whether you’re facing setbacks or simply want to understand how to live with more purpose, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible.
Song suggestion: Tool - Descending
Book Recommendation: Neurobionics - Hans-Werner Bothe, Michael Engel
Check out Rolf's work:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rolf-Meyer-5https://www.ukgm.de/ugm_2/deu/ugi_neu/50279.html
Connect with Rolf by email: rollo2@gmx.de
Outgrowing your old self is only the beginning. I help recovering Nice Guys leave the mask behind and become the man they were meant to be. Message me directly here
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In this episode, Jay Staniforth opens up about his journey from childhood struggles and social anxiety to building a £3.5 million property portfolio and helping others through mindset coaching. Jay shares powerful lessons on overcoming bullying, managing burnout, navigating relationships, and shifting from external validation to authentic self-fulfilment.
We dive into his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of starting a marketing agency, his transition into property investment, and the transformative moments that reshaped his life. Tune in for insights on mindset, resilience, authenticity, and building success without losing balance.
Song suggestion: Ludovico Einaudi - Experience
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