Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview the brilliant Jason Moss, an entrepreneur, a very impactful business coach and someone who has done the deep work to truly know himself. Jason believes that our businesses are a mirror reflecting ourselves. Whatever is unresolved on the inside will show up in how we build, market, and lead. The inner work is not separate from the business work — it is the work. Getting out of our own way is a practice, not a destination. Fear of people's opinions,...
Apr 08, 2026•1 hr 19 min
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re going to sit with something that every one of us will face in our lives, but most of us struggle to talk about openly: grief. My guests are author and educator Frank Stepnowski and his daughter, Sam Welch . Together, they’ve created a beautiful and deeply moving picture book called Where Did Cain Go? A Family’s Walk Through Loss —a book that grew out of the death of Frank’s son and Sam’s brother, Cain, who died at just 13 days old from a congenital hear...
Mar 14, 2026•59 min
Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Matthew Hoffman, the artist and creative force behind the global “You Are Beautiful” campaign. If you’ve ever seen those three simple words on a sticker, a mural, or an installation somewhere in the world and felt even a small lift in your day, there’s a good chance Matthew’s work has already touched your life. Matthew started this project in a very humble way: with 100 paper stickers he printed as a kind of “public intervention” in Chicago. He didn’t set out t...
Mar 08, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is with the brilliant Dr. Brent Hogarth who is a clinical psychologist, executive coach and team flow expert. He currently works with Dr. Michael Gervais and his team of coaches at Finding Mastery and is focused on enterprise size high-performance mindset training around the globe. Brent spent years researching what he calls "the dark side of flow"—and what he discovered challenges everything we've been taught about high achievement and peak performance. Flow sta...
Feb 08, 2026•1 hr 19 min
Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, Andy connects with Hadleigh Fisher—founder of the Resilience Agenda and passionate advocate for mental fitness—to explore practical strategies and mindsets for thriving in today's fast-paced world. Key Takeaways: Redefining Mental Health : Hadleigh explains why mental health is a continuum for everyone, not just those in crisis. Learn the difference between mental health and mental illness, and why thinking in terms of "mental fitness" is a game-chang...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Send us Fan Mail In the episode you are about to hear, Andy Vasily sits down with the legendary Udo Erasmus—renowned health educator, nutritionist, author, and creator of Udo's Oil. Udo shares his remarkable life story, from his childhood as a refugee during World War II, through deep personal traumas and his relentless quest to understand the true nature of health, happiness, and human existence. The discussion explores profound themes of self-discovery, healing, and the importance of turning i...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Send us Fan Mail Today, I feel very lucky as I'm speaking with Stuart Jenkins—CEO and founder of Blumaka, a company that's revolutionizing the footwear industry by transforming waste into world-class performance products. But Stuart's story isn't really about shoes. It's about what happens when you refuse to let limitations define you. As a kid growing up on a cattle ranch in central Nebraska, his parents were children of the Depression. They had lots of land, but not much money. And Stuart was ...
Nov 16, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a very special episode of the Four Times Mindfulness podcast series. In this episode, you’ll hear the kind of honest, heartfelt conversations that inspired us to bring our 4 X Mindfulness podcast back—conversations rooted in our personal journeys and our shared passion for mindfulness, growth, and authentic connection. We begin by opening up about recent experiences of grief and loss, exploring how these profound moments have shaped our perspectives on love, healing, ...
Oct 19, 2025•46 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Run Your Life Podcast host Andy Vasily sits down with good friend Josh Berghuis for a face-to-face conversation about courage, vulnerability, and finding strength in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Recorded live in Budapest, this heartfelt discussion marks the first time Josh shares his journey with chronic lymphocytic leukemia publicly. Together, Andy and Josh explore the emotional realities of receiving a life-changing diagnosis, the lessons learned fr...
Oct 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation Run Your Life podcast host Andy Vasily sits down with Ted Temerzoglou for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to strive for personal excellence and make a lasting impact. In this interview, you’ll hear Ted’s inspiring journey—from overcoming personal obstacles and embracing vulnerability, to his passionate advocacy for quality health and physical education in schools. Together, Andy and Ted explore how the lessons learned through ...
Sep 19, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Andy Vasily sits down with renowned educator and global strategic leader Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about what it truly means to lead with authenticity, connection, and purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in international education and leadership development, Nancy shares powerful stories and practical frameworks that illuminate the profound impact of small, intentional moments—what she calls “lollipop m...
Sep 13, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Andy Vasily sits down with Dan Newby—author, educator, and founder of the School of Emotions and Dignity Inc.—to explore the transformative power of emotional literacy. Dan shares his global journey and personal story, revealing how learning to notice, name, and work with emotions can change lives, relationships, and leadership. Together, Andy and Dan discuss why emotional literacy is a foundational skill, how it impacts decision-making and well-being, ...
Sep 05, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Judson Brewer—renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author—to explore the science behind mindfulness and its transformative power in overcoming anxiety and addiction. Dr. Brewer shares insights from his groundbreaking research, demonstrating how understanding the brain’s mechanisms can help us break free from unhelpful habits and cultivate lasting well-being. We discuss practical tools anyone can use to manage stress, the rol...
Aug 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Send us Fan Mail In this meaningful episode, Andy Vasily sits down with his longtime friend and mentor, Coach Harry Lumley, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about life, leadership, and the true meaning of coaching. With over 60 years of experience, Harry shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a legendary coach who has impacted generations of athletes and students. Together, Andy and Harry explore the importance of building authentic relationships, the transformati...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Andy Vasily sits down with Max Fox, a gifted singer and performer whose journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From humble beginnings in Blackpool, UK, Max shares his story of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and using his talents to inspire others. Key Themes & Highlights: Finding Purpose Through Adversity: Max opens up about his early life, growing up in a challenging environment, and the struggles he...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Send us Fan Mail In this insightful conversation, Conrad Hughes, Director General at the International School of Geneva, shares his 30-year journey in education across three continents. Beginning with his roots in South Africa and schooling, Conrad discusses his educational philosophy centered on "seeing" people—recognizing their inherent gifts and helping transform those gifts into talents Educational Journey and Philosophy Conrad reflects on his challenging experiences in an all-boys Catholic ...
Jul 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, David Klan, President and CEO of Mazda Canada, shares profound insights into leadership, organizational culture, and personal growth. With 33 years at Mazda, Klan exemplifies a people-centered approach that has transformed the company's success and workplace environment. Key Themes: People-Centered Leadership Klan's leadership philosophy centers on relationships and creating conditions for people to flourish. He emphasizes that success isn't about ...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Send us Fan Mail Today we're revisiting a powerful conversation that I had with Daniel Carcillo—two-time Stanley Cup champion, NHL veteran, and one of hockey's most compelling voices on mental health and resilience. This episode remains profoundly relevant as Daniel's journey from the heights of professional hockey to the depths of addiction and back to purposeful healing continues to resonate with anyone facing their own battles. His raw honesty about concussion-related trauma, opioid addiction...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, Andy Vasily sits down with Quang X. Pham, CEO of Katrina Therapeutics, to explore an extraordinary life journey spanning from Vietnam War refugee to Marine Corps pilot to biotech entrepreneur. Quang shares deeply personal stories about service, sacrifice, and the transformative power of embracing one's mission in life. Quang X. Pham is the CEO of Katrina Therapeutics, where he's developing safer blood thinner medications. A former Marine Corps heli...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Send us Fan Mail In a world where anxiety, isolation, and overwhelm have become the norm rather than the exception, Sharon Salzberg's wisdom offers a lifeline back to inner peace and authentic connection. As we navigate unprecedented global challenges—from social division and economic uncertainty to the lingering effects of a global pandemic—the timeless practices Sharon has championed for over four decades provide practical tools for not just surviving, but thriving. This powerful conversation ...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of courage and its transformative power in our lives. Through powerful stories and important insights, we examine how courage manifests not just in grand gestures, but in the everyday choices that ultimately shape who we become. The episode begins by challenging listeners to consider the fears that often hold us back—fear of uncertainty, judgment, failure, and even our own potential. These fears can keep us silent and immobiliz...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a special re-released conversation that I had with New York Times bestselling author and longtime Esquire writer, Cal Fussman a while back on my podcast. It was an excellent conversation as Cal shared many life lessons he has learned through more than 3 decades as a journalist having interviewed some of the most legendary people on the planet from Muhammad Ali to Serena Williams, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mikhail Gorbechev and Tom Hanks, Cal has interviewed hundreds ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Send us Fan Mail In this brief episode, we explore the profound wisdom contained in the simple phrase: "Wherever you go, there you are." Made famous by Jon Kabat-Zinn's influential book on mindfulness, this statement reminds us that our choices and actions create the path we travel, for better or worse. No matter what, we find ourselves exactly where we are meant to be; in the present moment. Life's journey isn't easy. We often encounter uncertainty, face challenging circumstances, and battle in...
Apr 15, 2025•5 min
Send us Fan Mail In this special re-release, we revisit my conversation with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink from a couple of years ago. After recently listening to this episode during one of my runs, I was reminded by how relevant his insights remain for both my personal and professional life—wisdom worth sharing again with my listeners. Daniel Pink, former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore, has authored numerous influential works including "To Sell Is Human," "Drive: The Su...
Apr 14, 2025•47 min
Send us Fan Mail Today's discussion is with a very special person- Father Greg Boyle, an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries, which is the largest gang rehabilitation and reentry program in the world. In Father Greg's own words, he says it has been the privilege of his life, for more than 30 years, to have been taught everything of value by gang members and that he stands in awe of what many of the disadvantaged, powerless, voiceless, and marginalized have had to carry i...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I sit down with the amazing Jill Wheatley, an elite ultra athlete and mountaineer. Having climbed 7 of the highest peaks in the world including K2, the second highest mountain in the world at 28000 feet, Jill has made it her life mission to keep pushing the goal posts in her life. Her aim is clear — to pursue excellence within herself, while also inspiring countless other people along the way. Jill was almost killed in a tragic accident back in 2014 which cau...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a unique one for me as I am doing a joint recording with Alex Gray, the host of the International Classroom podcast. Alex and I decided to join forces for this conversation as we are both very passionate about education, learning and creating the conditions for all stakeholders to thrive in schools. Regardless of who you are are or what you do, we hope you find practical takeaway value in this discussion as we touch upon several themes that are very relevant t...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Send us Fan Mail Before getting into today's podcast with the inspiring Amadou Ba, I want to ask all of you, wherever you are listening, to think about your own life and some of the important things you feel you have been able to accomplish. Maybe that was graduating from high school or university or maybe it was being accepted into a post-graduate masters or PhD program or perhaps it might have been getting your first career-changing job or even being promoted within your organization. Whatever...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Derek Sivers, a remarkable individual whose openness to new experiences has profoundly shaped both his personal and professional journey. What I appreciate the most about Derek is how he's taken important life's lessons and transformed them into wisdom about the things that truly matter. Derek's passion for learning is infectious, but what's truly fascinating is his refusal to be boxed into any single worldview. This philosophy has ser...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Send us Fan Mail On the show today is the brilliant Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a multifaceted leader who has excelled across diverse fields - from gymnastics to broadcasting, corporate leadership, and authorship. . In our conversation, we delve deeply into the true essence of resilience through Nina's extraordinary life experiences. Nina has a special gift to blend personal story, scientific research, and stoic philosophy. She presents a fresh perspective on what it means to be truly resilient. Rather...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min
