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The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

Chris LeBrun

45 episodes

6 days ago

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with executive productivity coach and bestselling author Demir Bentley to challenge one of the most dangerous productivity myths of our time: that success requires constant hustle, long hours, and personal sacrifice. Demir shares his powerful personal story of burnout on Wall Street—and the moment a health crisis forced him to completely rethink how work, time, and success actually function. From that experience eme...

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In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with executive productivity coach and bestselling author Demir Bentley to challenge one of the most dangerous productivity myths of our time: that success requires constant hustle, long hours, and personal sacrifice. Demir shares his powerful personal story of burnout on Wall Street—and the moment a health crisis forced him to completely rethink how work, time, and success actually function. From that experience eme...

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Self-Improvement

Society & Culture

Episodes (20/45)

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#41 Winning the Week Without Burning Out with Guest Demir Bentley

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with executive productivity coach and bestselling author Demir Bentley to challenge one of the most dangerous productivity myths of our time: that success requires constant hustle, long hours, and personal sacrifice. Demir shares his powerful personal story of burnout on Wall Street—and the moment a health crisis forced him to completely rethink how work, time, and success actually function. From that experience eme...

6 days ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#40 A Wholistic Year-End Review: Celebrating Progress, Not Just Results

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun takes you behind the scenes of his own year-end review—reflecting honestly on the goals, progress, setbacks, and unexpected wins of 2025. Rather than focusing only on outcomes, this episode highlights why reviewing your year is one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of the goal-setting process. Chris walks through how reflection builds clarity, reinforces momentum, and helps you course-correct before setting goals f...

1 week ago

33 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#39 The 5 Mindsets That Turn Dreamers Into Doers

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun breaks down five essential mindsets that separate dreamers from doers—and why mindset is often the missing piece that determines whether your goals become reality. Most people don’t fail because they lack a plan. They fail because they never developed the mental framework required to follow through when things get hard, uncomfortable, or slow. I n this episode, Chris explains how high achievers think differently—and how you c...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#38 When Productivity Advice Doesn’t Fit Corporate Reality

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun explores a critical truth: most productivity advice is designed for entrepreneurs—not the millions working inside corporate systems where calendars, priorities, and workflows are not self-determined. This episode continues the two-week deep dive on productivity vs. corporate structure, turning the lens toward the productivity space itself and the myths, assumptions, and gaps that don’t translate inside organizational culture....

3 weeks ago

36 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#37 What Corporate America Gets Wrong About Productivity

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun kicks off a two-episode series exploring one of the biggest truths about work today: Much of corporate productivity still runs on systems built for a world that no longer exists. This conversation isn’t a criticism of corporate America—it’s an honest look at why so many high-capacity people feel exhausted, unfocused, or frustrated despite working hard and caring deeply. And more importantly, what’s actually driving the discon...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#36 Stop Comparing Yourself: How Gratitude Transforms You

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun explores a surprising truth: comparison is the enemy of gratitude—and one of the fastest ways to drain your motivation, confidence, and momentum. Instead of measuring yourself against impossible standards or other people’s timelines, Chris breaks down a healthier, more empowering model: Competing only with your past self. This gratitude-driven mindset shift helps you recognize your progress, build resilience, and create susta...

1 month ago

29 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#35 Self-Care Is Gratitude in Action: How Rest, Connection, and Joy Fuel Productivity

Gratitude isn’t just something you say; it’s something you practice. And one of the most powerful ways to express gratitude is by taking care of your body, mind, and soul. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun explores why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s strategic. He breaks down what self-care truly means (and what it doesn’t), and how intentional habits in your health, relationships, and routines create the foundation for sustainable productivity and fulfillm...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#34 How Practicing Gratitude Transforms Your Life & Productivity with Guest Dr. Will Johns

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good idea — it’s a powerful productivity multiplier and mindset tool that shapes your life, your energy, and even your long-term success. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with Dr. Will Johns, executive pastor and author of Everything Is Better Than You Think, to explore how gratitude rewires your mindset, builds resilience, and helps you live and work with more clarity, joy, and purpose. You'll learn: Why our brains defa...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#33 What World-Building Teaches Us About Productivity, Purpose, and Business Growth

In Episode 33 of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun explores how world-building—the storytelling method used by creators like Tolkien, Disney, and Marvel—can completely reshape how you think about productivity, business, and life design. Just like the best fictional universes have depth, dimension, and connection, your goals and systems need to work together as part of an intentional ecosystem. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Apply world-building principles to design ...

2 months ago

35 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#32 Paper vs Digital Productivity: Finding the Right Balance

Productivity isn’t about choosing sides — it’s about balance. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun explores the ongoing debate between paper and digital productivity tools — and why the answer isn’t one or the other. Chris breaks down the pros and cons of each method, shares the science behind why handwriting improves memory and focus, and explains how to combine both mediums for your best results. Whether you’re a paper-planner loyalist or a digital-app e...

2 months ago

31 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#31 The Secret Recipe for Real Productivity

In this episode of The Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun breaks down the four essential ingredients of sustainable productivity — Planning, Performance, Time Management, and Systems — and shows how each one contributes to a more balanced, goal-driven life. Through relatable cooking analogies and practical takeaways, Chris explains how true productivity isn’t about grinding harder but about creating the right recipe for success. You’ll learn how to align your goals with your va...

2 months ago

34 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#30 Building Financial Wellness: How to Plan for a Secure Future with guest Nicki Parra

What does true financial wellness look like—and how can you start building it today, no matter your age or income? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun sits down with financial educator Nicki Parra for a powerful and practical conversation about financial literacy, saving, and long-term planning. Together, they unpack how money fits into a balanced life and why taking control of your finances is essential to achieving your professional, personal, and purpos...

3 months ago

50 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#29 The Power of Focus: How to Eliminate Distractions and Do Deep Work

Distractions are one of the biggest killers of productivity—every interruption can cost you up to 23 minutes of focus time. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun dives into the science and strategies behind protecting your attention so you can get meaningful work done. Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode 29: Why focus is a finite resource and how to spend it wiselyThe hidden costs of distractions on clarity, energy, and even IQHow deep work creates high-value res...

3 months ago

34 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#28 Personal Knowledge Management and the PARA Method

Are you drowning in digital files, scattered notes, and endless bookmarks? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun unpacks Tiago Forte’s PARA Method and the concept of a Second Brain — powerful tools for organizing your life and taming information overload. You’ll discover: The four pillars of PARA: Projects, Areas, Resources, ArchivesHow to use PARA across files, notes, bookmarks, and even physical storageWhy personal knowledge management matters in a world of con...

3 months ago

34 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#27 Life Through Basketball: The Story of the MBA with Guest Mike Meyers

In this inspiring episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with Mike Meyers — U.S. Army veteran and co-founder and Commissioner of the Military Basketball Association (MBA). Mike shares his journey from 23 years of active duty service, including his deployment to Iraq, to building a nationwide league that now includes a thousand active duty service members and veterans. The MBA isn’t just about competition — it’s about life through basketball: creating community, ...

3 months ago

54 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#26 AI, Policy, and the Future of Productivity — with guest Dr. Dewey Murdick

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with Dr. Dewey Murdick — professor, researcher, and leading voice in AI policy and security. Together, they unpack the real-world implications of artificial intelligence: from its history and breakthroughs to the ethical dilemmas shaping policy and everyday life. You’ll hear about: The surprising timeline of AI’s developmentWhat Washington is wrestling with on AI policy and regulationThe risks and opportunities of l...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#25 Plan Your 2026 Goals Now: How to Dream Big and Stay Ahead

It may still be 2025, but if you want to hit the ground running in the new year, the time to start planning is now. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun shares why proactive planning is always better than reactive scrambling—and how to map out your goals for 2026 with confidence and clarity. Chris introduces the PLAN framework (Picture your vision, Link resources, Assign goals, Navigate the steps) to help you set professional, personal, and purpose-dr...

4 months ago

33 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#24 4 Words I Stopped Using (And Why It Changed My Productivity)

Words matter more than we think—especially when it comes to productivity. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun shares the four words he banned from his vocabulary and why replacing them has changed the way he approaches his goals. Discover how language shapes productivity, how mindset shifts can fuel motivation, and why balanced, wholistic productivity works better than grinding or chasing hacks. If you’re ready to build sustainable productivity systems, s...

4 months ago

25 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#23 Recovery, Leadership, and Global Impact – with Guest Bernie Anderson

What does it look like to emerge from the darkest part of your life and rebuild with purpose? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, I talk with Bernie Anderson—a marathon runner, mountain climber, nonprofit leader, and overcomer of addiction. Bernie shares his powerful story of recovery, resilience, and redemption—and how the lessons he’s learned continue to shape his leadership and his life. Today, Bernie serves as Director of Church Engagement at World Vision USA for the Ea...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#22 Building Resilience and Emotional Wellness - With Guest Mario Broussard II

Mental wellness isn’t just about getting through a crisis—it’s about developing the resilience, awareness, and tools to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and hope. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun talks with Mario Broussard II, a licensed clinical social worker and mental wellness advocate, about the importance of tending to your emotional well-being before you hit a breaking point. Mario shares from his professional experience, as well as his pe...

4 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes