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The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

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The Vancrux Podcast blends self-improvement with deep, philosophical inquiry to help you become your best self. We feature guests from all walks of life sharing transformative insights, along with solo episodes that explore mindset, meaning, and the pivotal choices we all face.

Vancrux is a coined word — “Van” suggests rising or going beyond, and “Crux” means a turning point or critical moment. It reflects our belief that real growth begins where challenge meets choice.

We explore topics from Psychology and Philosophy to History, Science, and Spirituality — unfiltered, bold, and grounded in freedom of thought. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a space for clarity, transformation, and purpose.

Welcome to The Vancrux Podcast. Your turning point starts here.

Formerly known as the Vanquish Podcast.

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Episodes

Major Fears

Today we discuss the major fears we have as humans including fear of failure, fear of success, imposter syndrome, fear of being judged as well as many others. These fears hold us back! We look at examples and how to fix them. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabe...

Aug 26, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 69

The Hero's journey

We discuss Joseph Campbell's idea, and we apply this to Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Shawshank Redemption, and our own lives. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store ...

Aug 12, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Philosophy of religion and God

Today we discuss the different catego 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Aug 08, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Determinism (vs free will)

Different types of determinism. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jul 30, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Paradoxes

Today we talk about some of the most famous paradoxes. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jul 24, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Survivorship bias

Today we explain survivorship bias with real-life examples. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jul 21, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Types of stagnation and consciousness - Farzin Mazinani

Farzin is an author and wellness practitioner. Today we talk about the 3 types of stagnation including static, dynamic, and inner stagnation. As well as this we discuss victim consciousness. https://www.joyfulfix.com 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Synchronicities

Today we discuss Carl Jung's concept of 'Synchronicities'. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jul 15, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Zen Koans

We discuss two of my favourite Koans and what we can learn from them 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_...

Jul 15, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 61

The Myth of Sisyphus

We talk about the lessons taught within this famous story. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jul 09, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Existentialism

We discuss Existentialism and how existence precedes essence. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jul 01, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 59

The importance of being bold

I discuss the importance of being bold in life. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Jun 14, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Riding across the world – Chris Donaldson

Chris decided in his early 20’s to 'get away' from the mayhem occurring in Belfast. He got on his bike destined for Australia and crossed through many countries finally ending up in Australia. He overcame the fear of judgement and got out of his comfort zone. His adventures developed him and helped with his personal growth in the process. He has written a book about his experiences called ‘Going the Wrong Way’ as he planned to land in Australia but landed instead in Argentina. https://www.amazon...

May 28, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Mary's room - Learned knowledge vs experience

Today we talk about the though experiment Mary's room 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

May 15, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Plato's Allegory of the cave

We discuss the Allegory itself, and the underlying meanings within it. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancru...

Apr 10, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 55

The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon

The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as frequency illusion or recency illusion, is a cognitive bias where after noticing something for the first time, you start seeing it everywhere. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand –...

Apr 03, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 54

What are the most common logical Fallacies?

Today we discuss the most common Logical Fallacies from the 'Strawman', 'Texan Sharpshooter', 'Ad-Hominem', and many others. Logical fallacies are deceptive or false arguments that may seem stronger than they are. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 Th...

Mar 27, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Targeted Marketing – Robert Brill -

Robert is the CEO of ‘Brill Media’ who specialises in creating bespoke marketing solutions to assist you in getting results for your business. Whether you are a restaurant or a consultant, finding a product/market fit is the key. Increasing visibility to the RIGHT people will help you grow your business. Whether it's Meta, google, amazon, or all 3, Rob talks about the importance of ‘not being able to afford NOT to market’. Rob also offers a course for those who want to outsource marketing themse...

Mar 26, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 52

What is freedom?

Can we ever really be free? 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...

Mar 20, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Embracing the Struggle

The importance of embracing the struggle, and why we shouldn't shy away from it. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...

Mar 13, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Mormon turned Author – Larry Camp

Larry grew up a Mormon, but after a new piece of information, he decided to come away from the faith. We discuss arguments with religion, his book ‘Nobody Knows: They Just Want You to Think They Do’, and how people look at things incorrectly. Is Fallibilism then the correct epistemological stance? We talk about the importance of learning, and not being too scared of change. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1017079/episodes https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nobody-Knows-They-Just-Think/dp/1606452002 🔥 Useful L...

Mar 12, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Being Bold – Harvey Wizard

Harvey is a stand-up comedian, online millionaire, and he has put his name forward for presidency in the US. Now living in Costa Rica, we talk about the importance of being bold, as well as how perspective changes can give you a different outlook in life. To one person you may seem to have shortfalls, but to others, you may be just right. https://harveywizard.com 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0...

Mar 12, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Fired to the White House – John Follis

John Follis is ‘the only advertising guy in the US to be honoured by both the White House and the United Nations having been fired 4 times previously. We discuss how he got his child abuse prevention advert on the NBA to 28 million viewers. He has also succeeded in many other projects including his documentary about ministers turning away from Christianity. We talk about overcoming failure, intuition, and the arguments for God. Wiki Profile: https://en.everybodywiki.com/John_Follis Article: "3 K...

Feb 27, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Neuroscience and Burnout – Gary Simonds

Gary is a retired Neuroscientist and now works as a lecturer and author. Previously working with Alzheimer’s and brain surgery, Gary is now a jack of all trades when it comes to neuroscience but has a special affinity to ‘burnout’. He has written three books on the topic, and now has a novel with a neuroscience and burnout underpin. We discuss burnout, optimism, thoughts, ghosts, spirituality, and writing as well as much more. https://garyrsimonds.com/ 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Val...

Feb 27, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 46

A Coach for Coaches – Jeanne Omlor

Jeanne (pronounced Zhan) helps coaches and consultants achieve organic marketing. Now with her own podcast, ‘Business. Wealth. Impact’ Jeanne talks about the 3-step approach of defining what you do, creating content, and then reaching out to clients. She recognises that everyone is different, but advocates for authenticity and audacity. https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor https://www.facebook.com/jeanneomlor/ 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J...

Feb 14, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 45

MDMA treatment for PSTD – Jill Sitnick

Jill is a YouTube host, author, and someone who has a mission to demystify MDMA therapy as a treatment for PSTD. We talk about her experience with MDMA, DMT, and psilocybin. The amygdala is the part of the brain affected. Jill was able to revisit her own experience like Harry Potter with the ‘pensive’. She entered her memory both as a fly on the wall and through a re-experience. This helped her gain clarity. At the end of the day, ‘No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same...

Feb 07, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 44

The 3 styles of leadership – Paul Thornton

Paul is the author of ‘Leadership Styles’. We talk about the three types of leadership styles, which are directing, discussing, and delegating. We talk about when each of these is used, and how to use them effectively. We discuss the differences between a manager and a leader, as well as the mentality of a leader. A leader uses language and standards to get the job done. We use real-life examples too. https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Styles-Paul-B-Thornton-ebook/dp/B0BSP22B3M?ref_=ast_author_mp...

Feb 07, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 43

The States First Amendment – Jack Decker

Jack is the author and advocate for the States First Amendment ( https://t.co/5gfcPhiZHu ). He believes the incorporation of these changes would return the US Constitution closer to what the Founding Fathers wanted. 100 years after the founding of the nation. Pro-centralized-power advocates finally got a pro-centralized-power US Supreme Court to agree with their warped reading of the General Welfare Clause and the Commerce Clause which unleashed the federal government into its all-powerful curre...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 42

IQ, EQ, and FQ – Faris Aranki- The Vanquish Podcast

Faris is a Strategy effectiveness Consultant who believes in the three pillars of success, which are IQ, EQ, and FQ. You will be familiar with IQ, and likely EQ, but FQ is the focus quotient. We talked about aiming at our future, the Pareto principle, the Texas sharpshooter fallacy, and how to blend the 3 pillars together. We need to talk about what we want, and how we can look at contingencies, and consider all the possible outcomes before we make a decision. https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisar...

Jan 17, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) – John James Santangelo

John is an author of several books and an NLP Coach. We had a great discussion about psychological loops, failure, and mastering your subconscious mind. We cover so much about how you can improve your life, it's well worth a listen. Plan your destination and fix your mentality. There are so many quotes too! We also talk about some deeper questions and ways to change your perspective…. Website - www.LANLP.com Free Mini-Course - www.LANLP.com/free Free Coaching session - www.LANLP.com/coaching NLP...

Jan 12, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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