Best Chad Prevost Podcasts (2024)

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What Makes This Book Great?! Rick Rubin's The Creative Act with Daniel Lucas and Richie Daigle 1:06:41

3h ago1:06:41

1:06:41

For this week's conversation I'm joined by friends of the show and fellow podcasters, Daniel Lucas and Richie Daigle. They generously gave of their time to dive into this big Rick Rubin book, The Creative Act--and then to join me for a wide-ranging and unscripted conversation about it. The idea for this series is to consider a book that has met sev…

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Feeling All Your Feelings with Confidence and Vulnerability with Reagan Pugh 59:27

8d ago59:27

59:27

Chad Prevost and Reagan Pugh discuss their experiences as Enneagram Type Fours, exploring the challenges and opportunities of emotional intensity. They emphasize the importance of emotional awareness and self-acceptance in overcoming shame and doubt. Also dealing with personal struggles with anger as a coping mechanism. The importance of emotional …

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Enneagram Wings, Arrows, Instincts, and Passions with Chris Heuertz 1:11:33

15d ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Chad Prevost and Chris Heuertz discuss the Enneagram, a personality typing system that aims to help individuals understand themselves and others better. Chris provides insights into its history and practical applications. They highlight its ability to help individuals understand their motivations and behaviors. They also discuss the importance of v…

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Matt McLelland on Embracing Risk for True Innovation 1:02:34

22d ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Chad Prevost and friend of the show, Matt Mclleland, discuss the significance of choice in shaping our identity and life outcomes, with a focus on self-awareness, conscious decision-making, and overcoming unconscious patterns. What is the impact of social media and technology on mental health? What are the challenges of balancing innovation with ri…

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Ashley Jones' Mission to Support Grieving Families and Change Corporate Culture 54:53

29d ago54:53

54:53

Today's conversation revolves around the importance of practicing gratitude, self-care, and radical optimism in the face of adversity. Ashley Jones shares her story of unexpectedly becoming a young parent and then navigating the diagnosis of their child, Skyler's, rare condition. Ashley tells us about our culture's comfort level with talking about …

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From Google to the Forest: Embracing a Future of Radical Optimism 49:53

1M ago49:53

49:53

Chad Prevost and Frederik Pferdt discuss the importance of developing a mindset that can navigate and shape an uncertain future. Pferdt emphasizes the need to move away from fear and uncertainty and instead focus on creating a better future through radical optimism, living in the present, and embracing the unknown. They also explore the power of re…

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2 Quick Techniques to Slow Down Reactivity and Fight Back Against Stress 16:09

1M ago16:09

16:09

Chad discusses the growing pressure of stress in modern society and the need to develop mindfulness practices to manage it. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and interrupting compulsive thinking patterns that reinforce negative emotions and emotional reactivity. Chad introduces the "stop one minute breathing space" technique to help you p…

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Stress Doesn't Have to be the Enemy: Transforming Your Relationship with Pressure 44:02

1M ago44:02

44:02

Chad discusses the concept of stress in today's fast-paced world, exploring its impact on the human body and mind. He highlights the importance of understanding and managing stress to improve overall well-being. He presents a counterintuitive perspective that stress can be beneficial when viewed as a positive force. Later, he explores the interplay…

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Alignment in Mind and Body with Dr. Chris Collins 56:02

1M ago56:02

56:02

Chad Prevost and Chris Collins discuss the importance of building strong communities through authenticity and inclusivity. They emphasize the role of small businesses in fostering a sense of community and the need for people to feel welcomed and included. They also share personal experiences and insights on balancing parental responsibilities and p…

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Finding Clarity and Purpose Through Coaching with John M. DeMarco 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Chad Prevost and John M. DeMarco discuss their paths to coaching, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, trust, and connection in their practices. They also explore the evolving nature of careers and skills, particularly among younger generations, and highlight the need for intentional training, experience, and learning agility to na…

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Ben Albert's Journey to Radical Responsibility from Corporate Burnout 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

Chad Prevost and Ben Albert discuss the importance of authenticity and resilience in entrepreneurship, sharing personal experiences with maintaining these qualities in the face of challenges such as burnout, financial struggles, and personal growth. They emphasize the need to be honest about one's struggles and to showcase vulnerability in marketin…

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How Do Creativity and Financial Stability Co-Exist? with Charles Moss 1:20:22

2M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Chad Prevost and Charles Moss discuss their experiences in creative freelancing, sharing personal struggles with imposter syndrome and financial stability. They emphasize the importance of persistence, resilience, and community support in navigating these challenges. They also discuss their experiences in the music industry, finding a balance betwe…

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Is Outer Success and Inner Fulfillment Achievable? with Adam Hergenrother 54:28

2M ago54:28

54:28

Chad Prevost and Adam Hergenrother discuss practical approaches to personal growth and fulfillment, emphasizing the interconnectedness of outer work and inner growth. Adam shares his experiences in real estate and prioritizes both aspects of life. He explores the concept of awakening and breaking free from the cycle of self-driven desires by becomi…

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Innovation and Endurance: How Daniel Lucas Found Resilience and Fulfillment in Ultra Running 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Chad Prevost and Daniel Lucas discuss personal growth through ultrarunning, coping with life's challenges, and fulfillment in the digital age. They discuss the importance of resilience, mental toughness, and self-awareness in achieving success in ultra-distance running and in life. Daniel shares his experiences as an innovation specialist and discu…

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How Chattanooga Prep is Redefining Education for Underserved Boys with Juan Aguilar 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

Chad Prevost and Juan Aguinaga discuss the potential of public education to transform society through innovative approaches and collaborations. Juan shares his personal experience with a mentor, Jeremy Beard, who helped shape his belief in himself and his peers. Chad highlights the work of Chatt Prep, an all-boys public charter school in Chattanoog…

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The Doctor Who Hid His Pain: How Jonathan Fisher Found True Health and Happiness 46:28

3M ago46:28

46:28

Chad Prevost and Jonathan Fisher discuss the interplay between courage and heart health, exploring how fear and lack of courage can negatively impact heart health. They share personal experiences and scientific insights, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and working with fear to strengthen courage and promote better heart health. The con…

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Staying True to Yourself in a World of Expectations with Dale Woodfin 1:10:37

3M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Chad Prevost and Dale Woodfin discuss their experiences with managing creativity and focus in the digital age, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on prioritizing deep work and setting aside distractions. They also discuss the challenges of pursuing a creative career, including balancing artistic vision with financial stability, and the signifi…

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Authenticity Influencers? Unpacking Cultural Trends with Ben Cake 1:35:13

3M ago1:35:13

1:35:13

Chad Prevost and Ben Cake explore the complexities of authenticity in various contexts, including personal relationships, marketing, and conflict resolution. They emphasize the importance of understanding the intent of others, simplifying complex ideas, and fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding. They also discuss the value of authenti…

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Will the Real True Self Please Step Forward? Unmasking the True Self 53:47

3M ago53:47

53:47

Chad Prevost explores personal growth and authenticity through various discussions, delving into the unconscious realm and examining the personal and collective unconscious, archetypes, and the hero's journey. He shares insights on navigating power dynamics and integrating conscious and unconscious aspects for personal growth. Prevost also discusse…

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Empowering Creative Leaders: Whiteboard's Visionary Approach to Agency and Advocacy in Business 54:25

3M ago54:25

54:25

Today's conversation revolves around the role of creativity and entrepreneurship in shaping culture, the importance of belief and support in creative collaboration, and the challenges of bringing creative visions to life. Taylor Jones and Eric Brown emphasize the need for a holistic approach to culture building that prioritizes both individual and …

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How Career Shapes Our Identity but Not Our True Self with Richie Daigle 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

Chad Prevost and friend of the show, Richie Daigle, discuss their experiences with identity and purpose, exploring the complexities of being identified by one's profession. Richie shares his struggles with being defined solely as a professional baseball player after his playing career ended, and what he did upon graduating during the economic reces…

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The Day I Almost Died: How a Broken Leash Saved My Life after I Surrendered 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

Chad recounts his terrifying experience during a whitewater rafting trip. What is the difference between giving up and surrendering when it comes to how we live our (extra)ordinary lives? Tune in and find out. You'll be glad that Chad lived and what you can takeaway from his harrowing experience. High Notes: The concept of surrender and letting go.…

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Reconnecting with the Divine Masculine: Why Men Need Safe Spaces to Explore Vulnerability 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

Today's conversation centers around the importance of addressing stigmas associated with men's mental health and the need for supportive resources and community engagement. Chad and friend of the show, James Dawson, emphasize the interconnectedness of mental health and wellness, and share their experiences with men's mental health retreats and brea…

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From Burnout to Ice Baths: James Dawson's Journey to Emotional Resilience Through Cold Plunging 46:52

4M ago46:52

46:52

Chad Prevost and James Dawson discuss their experiences with burnout in startup culture, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting realistic expectations. They also explore the intersection of neuroscience and personal growth, and share their personal experiences with cold water plunging. The conversation highlights the role of perspectiv…

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Genesis the Greykid: Art, Business, Expectations, Fear, and Creative Community 1:15:09

4M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

This episode's conversation revolves around the themes of creativity, vulnerability, and personal growth. Genesis emphasized the importance of practicing vulnerability in creative endeavors, and with Chad Prevost and Ben Cake, they discussed the need for radical new ways to understand and practice humanism. This includes sharing experiences with em…

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How to Redefine Achievement and Live a Truly Creative Life 28:58

4M ago28:58

28:58

The central focus of the first month's theme for The Humanist is understanding Authenticity. Why? Partly because the title of the podcast almost featured authenticity in the first place. Partly because authenticity seems to be having "a moment" culturally, and we aim to find out what's going on: How authentic is authenticity really when it comes to…

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From Copywriter to Creative Maverick: Unpacking the Journey of Redefining Success and Chasing Authenticity 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

The central focus of the first month's theme for The Humanist is understanding Authenticity. Why? Partly because the title of the podcast almost featured authenticity in the first place. Partly because authenticity seems to be having "a moment" culturally, and we aim to find out what's going on: How authentic is authenticity really when it comes to…

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The Humanist Trailer 2:23

4M ago2:23

2:23

Subscribe now and start your journey to a more authentic life. Find out more about Big Self School: Discover the transformative power of Big Self School, where personal growth meets professional development. Unlock your full potential and achieve your wildest dreams through our innovative courses, workshops, and coaching programs. Led by industry e…

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Final Episode as Big Self Show: Farewell and See You at The Humanist 3:31

4M ago3:31

3:31

Hey there, Big Self Show listeners! We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and loyalty throughout our incredible journey together. It's been an absolute pleasure exploring the depths of personal growth, self-discovery, and transformation with you. As we evolve and grow, so too does our podcast. We're…

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Leadership and the Longing to Belong with Jerry Colonna 56:19

10M ago56:19

56:19

Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, and for nearly 20 years he has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others to lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity. Today, in particular, we are discussing his new book, Reunion. You can ord…

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Psychedelics as a Tool for Growth and Healing with Matt Zemon 47:53

11M ago47:53

47:53

For today's show we talk with Matt Zemon, a dedicated explorer of the inner world, and a passionate advocate for the thoughtful and responsible use of psychedelics. With a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health with honors from King’s College London, Matt has studied the effects of psychedelics on the mind and the potenti…

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Step into the Mood You Want to Live In 29:57

11M ago29:57

29:57

"Anyone can become angry-that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way-this is not easy." –Aristotle As human beings, we sometimes fail to make desired changes despite good ideas and great intentions. Daniel Goleman coined the necessary emotional intelligence…

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Tame Anxiety to Speak Faster and Smarter with Matt Abrahams 32:15

11M ago32:15

32:15

Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious, and awkward. Public speaking experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences such as slide presentations, pitches, or formal talks. Yet, most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us an…

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Control Impulsive Behavior with These Three Steps 25:26

11M ago25:26

25:26

“He who conquers others is strong, but he who conquers himself is mighty.” –Lao Szu So often impulsive behaviors keep us stuck or keep us feeling helpless. From little things to small, it can be hard to stop, especially when we start thinking about the thing. In fact, it’s almost like we spend our day waiting for the moment when we will just give i…

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Is Change Possible without Awareness? with Reut Schwartz-Hebron 51:15

12M ago51:15

51:15

Reut Schwartz-Hebron was born in Jerusalem. She is a Certifying Partner at KCI (KeyChange Institute). She is a leading expert at the intersection of neuroscience and challenging change. Reut trains and certifies change leaders to use Neuroscience-based models to support people through transitions. Today we discuss her opinions about everything rela…

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Meaning in the Second Half of Life with James Hollis 54:32

12M ago54:32

54:32

Today we speak with Dr. James Hollis, a speaker, professor, Jungian analyst, and bestselling author of 19 books examining life and how to cherish every moment. His world-renowned books, Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, The Eden Project, What Matters Most, and Living an Examined Life, have been translated into over twenty languages. We di…

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You Have to Feel to Heal with Brian Bogert 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

Brian Bogert is a passionate performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Brian teaches how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional l…

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The Hare Versus the Tortoise Retold with Joe Sanok 40:44

1y ago40:44

40:44

Joe Sanok is a productivity researcher, business consultant, and creator of the popular The Practice of the Practice podcast. Let’s just say Joe gets a lot done, but he does manage to do this with his ideas of hard and soft boundaries and clearly delineating the lines between what is work and what is play. There is a lot to learn from Joe, his appr…

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Why We Overwork 16:24

1y ago16:24

16:24

Chad and Shelley explore the reasons behind why we overwork. They examine the beliefs behind overworking, and consider how and when we can begin to dismantle those beliefs and pursue second mountain work. Time Stamps: Why do I overwork? 0:02 We all have a big self and pursuing it is fully, but most of us let fear persuade us not to pay attention to…

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The Habits of Stillness and Community with Ed Bacon 47:26

1y ago47:26

47:26

You may be familiar with him from his Super Soul Sunday radio series and his popular interview with Oprah from over ten years ago. Whether or not you've heard him--or of him--Reverend Ed Bacon has a second mountain message we could all use in our lives. The Reverend was ordained an Episcopal priest after serving as Mercer University’s Minister to S…

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What Do You Do When You Find Yourself in a Toxic Work Environment? 19:00

1y ago19:00

19:00

“Toxic” cultures aren’t all the same. They’re caused by different poinsons. So start there. Bad boss? Unrealistic expectations? Systemic overload? How you answer this will determine how you respond. How do we define “toxic”? An environment that’s incompatible with YOUR wellbeing. Wellbeing consists of physical, emotional, intellectual, relational a…

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Relationships are Mirrors to Our Souls with Judy K. Herman 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

Judy K. Herman inspires executive women to unlock the power of their authentic selves in order to live peaceful, purposeful, and positive lives without regret. She provides keynotes, seminars, and workshops for companies who support women in leadership while honoring authentic work relationships and cultures. Her clinical and personal experiences e…

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Enneagram Arrows as Growth Directives and Directions 23:17

1y ago23:17

23:17

We hear a lot of language around using Enneagram arrows in this "growth" and "stress" language, and we'd like to be a part of putting that theory to rest. At least, we'd like to offer a better alternative to thinking of it in a simpler, and also slightly more accurate way. We want to "hit the bullseye" when it comes to our arrows. You can go to you…

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Clarity, Confidence, and Courage with Heather Penny 37:40

1y ago37:40

37:40

Dr. Heather Penny is a leadership coach and trusted advisor helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals guided by the 3C's: Clarity, Confidence, and Courage. With a Ph.D. in Human Services and an M.A. in Educational Leadership, Dr. Penny is uniquely positioned to help leaders and teams find their shared vision, develop confidence in t…

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A Different Wiring Structure with Tom Gautreaux 40:27

1y ago40:27

40:27

Tom Gautreaux is one of those what we call local legends that we organically find opportunity to speak with. These easygoing conversations focus around building an identity–a self–that finds success in the world, and how they have experienced building a life in ways that sometimes haven’t, but mostly have, flourished. Tom’s our next door neighbor. …

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Listening to Our Disconnection with Lyndsey Medford 31:50

1y ago31:50

31:50

We are living in a world that is sick. Both literally sick, with 60 percent of adults in the US living with a chronic illness and rising rates of autoimmune diseases in particular, including long COVID, and figuratively sick, facing ever increasing rates of burnout, anxiety, and disconnection. As a writer, activist, and theology student, Lyndsey Me…

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Hallmarks of the Second Mountain (and How to Know When You're Ready) 24:38

1y ago24:38

24:38

On this episode, we discuss why we use the term "mountain" when discussing the idea of the "in between" the first and second mountain. The first mountain is the mountain of individual freedom: it is the mountain of autonomy and action, of personal happiness and independence. The second mountain, on the other hand, is the mountain of commitment: it …

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Leadership and Living a Prioritized Life with Teresa Caro 46:35

1y ago46:35

46:35

As a seasoned marketing executive, Teresa has helped many organizations navigate transitions and transformations and achieve lofty goals such as being acquired, exponentially increasing shareholder value, or transforming from a traditional organization to a digital one. Today, as Chief Liminist, strategic advisor, and executive coach, Teresa helps …

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Transforming Relationships by Starting with Your "Onion" Self with Sajad Vahedi 28:05

1y ago28:05

28:05

Sajad Vahedi is a relationship coach. We met him through our Big Self community, and recognized he has a message worth sharing. He uses the Schema Therapy framework to help clients break the toxic relationship cycle and build healthy and fulfilling relationships by becoming their authentic selves. He believes every person has a unique gift, and if …

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Get the Results You Say You Want with Chalmers Brothers 47:53

1y ago47:53

47:53

Chalmers Brothers is a best-selling author, certified personal / executive coach, consultant, seminar leader and speaker. 36-year career focused on leadership development, workplace culture, productivity and accountability, teamwork and clarity in communication, emotional intelligence, trust- and relationship-building. His books, Language and the P…

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