Gen IQ

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Gen IQ — The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16. For young people, parents, mentors, and anyone who’s ever felt like they were drifting through life on autopilot. Gen IQ is a modern life education pod exploring the questions we’re rarely taught to ask early enough. From psychology, health, money, relationships, identity, and purpose to decision-making and personal growth, Gen IQ helps people think clearly, live consciously, and build a life that actually makes sense to them. Honest conversations and diverse perspectives, Gen IQ explores life beyond the classroom. Thru reflection, lived experience.

Episodes

  1. 3 days ago

    Can Exercise Change Your Mental Health? | With my Exercise Physiologist Stephanie Ho | Gen IQ

    Can exercise really change the way we think and feel? In this episode of Gen IQ – The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16, I sit down with my Exercise Physiologist and endurance adventurer Stephanie Ho to discuss how movement influences our mental health, confidence, resilience and long-term wellbeing. Together we discuss: Can exercise help with stress, anxiety and depression? What actually happens in our brain when we move? Why prevention is better than cure. Common mistakes people make in the gym. Why breathing and proper technique matter. Why injured body parts often need to be trained—not ignored. HIIT vs steady-state cardio and understanding heart rate zones. What every young person should know about building healthy habits for life. Stephanie also shares her incredible personal journey—from completing ultra-marathons and endurance expeditions to preparing for a 1,200 km solo ski expedition to the South Pole. Whether I'm 16 or 60, this conversation is a reminder that exercise can, yes change my body. But also how I experience life. At Gen IQ I'm asking the questions I wished I asked earlier in life. Through honest conversations and real stories, I'm exploring health, psychology, work, relationships, money and purpose. Helping young people (and the adults who guide them) make more conscious decisions. If you enjoy meaningful conversations like this, subscribe and join the Gen IQ journey with me. Thank you.

    Can Exercise Change Your Mental Health? | With my Exercise Physiologist Stephanie Ho | Gen IQ

  2. 2 Sept

    How a Heart Attack Saved His Life | Adam Guthrie | Gen IQ

    It took a heart attack for Adam to change his life. In this episode he talks about how he Embraced his Second Chance, and shares his Journey of Transformation and Fulfilment. At age 39 he was obese and had the ultimate wake call. Turned his whole life around into becoming the best version of himself. Amazingly 5 years later, finished an Ironman Triathlon. Welcome to Gen IQ. The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16. If you're curious about understanding yourself in a meaningful way and making more conscious decisions early, we'd love for you to join us on this journey by subscribing to the channel. Adam's Website: www.adamguthrie.com Adam's Instagram: www.instagram.com/adamguthrie Adam's Youtube: www.youtube.com/@IFeelGoodWithAdamGuthrie

    How a Heart Attack Saved His Life | Adam Guthrie | Gen IQ

  3. 25 Aug

    It Was My Escape | Gen IQ #6

    I think I was running.My Realisation no. 6 of 7 from the 7772 Series.In this episode of Gen IQ – The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16, I talk about how I avoided the questions I wasn't ready to face. It wasn't until burnout forced me to stop that I realised work had become more than a career, it had become my escape.In this episode:• The difference between a healthy work ethic and work addiction• Why work can become a form of emotional numbing• How childhood experiences can shape our relationship with work• Why achievement and productivity aren't the same as self-worth• The hidden cost of always staying busy• How to recognise when work is serving your life or replacing itMy argument is not against hard work.It's an invitation to ask a difficult question:Am I working towards something... or running away from something?If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments please. What does work mean to you? Has it ever become more than just a job?

  4. 31 Jul

    Where Is Home? | Gen IQ #5

    What does it really cost to leave home? We often celebrate the opportunities that come with a fresh start and new beginning. Moving to a new city, a new country, a new career, or a new life. But we rarely ever stop to acknowledge what we leave behind. In this episode of Gen IQ, The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16, I share my personal journey of leaving home at 15 and the hidden costs I only began to understand decades later. This is not just a story about leaving home. It's about family, identity, belonging, missed moments, and the emotional price we pay when we uproot ourselves in search of a better life. I share stories about: • Leaving home as a teenager • Missing years with my parents, sister, nieces and nephews • The unforgettable final conversation with my grandmother • Why so many migrants feel they're "behind" in life • The emotional trade-offs that come with every fresh start • Why progress is not only measured by what we've built, but also by what we've had the courage to leave behind. Whether you've moved countries, changed careers, left a relationship, changed schools, or even found yourself starting over, I hope this episode helps you give yourself a little more grace. Because sometimes the biggest sacrifices are the ones nobody else can see. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your story in the comments.Question for you: What has your fresh start cost you? If you're enjoying Gen IQ, please consider subscribing and sharing the podcast with someone who might need this conversation. Gen IQ – The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16 Helping people make more conscious decisions by exploring the questions that shape our lives.

  5. 10 Jul

    Achievement is not Belonging or Self Worth | Gen IQ EP 4

    Can achievement ever give us what only belonging can? This is the question I am reflecting on in this episode Gen IQ - The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16. Why success doesn't define our self-worth? Because is it one of the biggest misconceptions many of us carry through life: believing that success, promotions, awards, grades or recognition will finally make us feel enough. Drawing on my own experiences, from topping police training, building a career in hospitality, and receiving awards, to eventually questioning why none of it filled the gap and why I always felt empty going home. I reflect on the difference between achievement, belonging and self-worth. This conversation is not about lowering ambition. In fact, I am making sure we’re not asking achievement to do the job that only belonging and self-worth can do. In this episode: * Why achievement doesn’t always create belonging * The difference between being valued for what you do and who you are * Why external validation can become a trap * How belonging shapes our wellbeing * Why self-worth shouldn’t depend on performance * Questions we can all ask ourselves about success and identity If this conversation resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. At what point did you realise that achievement and belonging aren’t the same thing?

    Achievement is not Belonging or Self Worth | Gen IQ EP 4

  6. 5 Jul

    The World Needs Artists Too | Marcus the Acrobat | Gen IQ

    Marcus is an acrobat, performer, entertainer, husband and a father who has spent thousands of hours perfecting his art and bringing joy to audiences all around the world. But that’s not the only reason we had this conversation. We first came across Marcus while watching one of his performances. At the end, he said something that was meaningful and powerful in many ways and aligned perfectly with Gen IQ’s message. Addressing the kids, he said that although he had a degree, he consciously chose to become an artist because he believed the world needs artists too. That sentence in itself is fascinating. Because Gen IQ is not really about what people do for a living. It’s about understanding why people choose the paths they do, what they’ve sacrificed along the way, and what they’ve learnt about life because of it. This conversation turned into so much more than a discussion about acrobatics. It was about purpose, childhood dreams, discipline, fear, identity, serving others, and what it really means to build a meaningful life. Welcome to Gen IQ. The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16.

    The World Needs Artists Too | Marcus the Acrobat | Gen IQ

  7. 19 Jun

    At what point do we realise we have a choice? | Gen IQ EP 3

    Did you consciously choose the life you’re living today? Or did you slowly drift into it? This episode, a part of 7 Realisations from the 7772 series of Gen IQ, I explore a question that has been sitting in a little corner of my head: At what point do we realise we have a choice? Looking back on my own life, I don’t think I consciously chose many of the paths I ended up on. Like many people, I drifted into habits, beliefs, environments, and eventually a career without ever stopping to ask where those choices were leading. But somewhere along the way, something changed. This episode explores the idea of agency. The moment we realise we can influence the direction of our lives rather than just react to them. For me, its never about having all the answers. It’s an invitation to ask a better question: What decisions am I making right now without realising it? Welcome to Gen IQ. The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16.

  8. 13 Jun

    Years of Work for 18 Seconds of Performance | Chris Mitrevski | Gen IQ

    Today’s conversation is with Australian athlete Chris Mitrevski. Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismitrevski?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== An Olympian who represented Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games 2018 & 2022, World Athletics Championships and University Games, Chris is also a four-time Australian Champion. But this conversation is not only about athletics. It’s about discipline, resilience, sacrifice, setbacks, family values, heartbreak, mindset, and what it takes to dedicate years of your life to something meaningful. Imagine working for years, making sacrifices most people never see, all for a performance that lasts less than 20 seconds. What keeps someone going? What does excellence actually require? And are elite athletes just built differently, or do they develop habits and perspectives that we can all learn from? As always with Gen IQ, the goal is not to provide all the answers. It’s to ask better questions. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. What is something meaningful you’ve dedicated yourself to?Gen IQ — The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16 Peace & Love, Iqbal

    Years of Work for 18 Seconds of Performance | Chris Mitrevski | Gen IQ

  9. 7 Jun

    Can Silence Define You | Gen IQ EP2

    Can silence shape us more than we realise? Exploring childhood, curiosity, belonging, and the stories we create when questions are never asked.

  10. 29 May

    How Much of Who We Are is Actually Chosen? | Gen IQ #1

    In this first episode of Gen IQ, I thought out loud about: How much of who we are is actually chosen? This episode is part of a 23-episode solo series based on the ideas and experiences that are the base of my book and, ultimately, this podcast. Together, we’ll explore 7 realisations, 7 mistakes, 7 lessons, and 2 pathways that have powerfully influenced the way I think about life. Looking back on my own life, I reflect on family expectations, culture, labels, education, identity, and the environments that shaped me long before I understood what was happening. From being labelled “dumb and stupid” as a child to discovering how a change in environment completely changed my relationship with learning. More importantly, it’s an invitation from me to you to reflect on your own story. What parts of your personality feel chosen consciously? And what parts feel shaped? I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Gen IQ — The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16 New episodes exploring psychology, identity, health, purpose, relationships, culture, money, and the life lessons we’re rarely taught early enough. Peace & Love, Iqbal

    How Much of Who We Are is Actually Chosen? | Gen IQ #1

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    The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16 | Gen IQ Trailer

    Gen IQ is the life education I wish I had earlier.At 40, I realised that much of my life had been shaped without me ever consciously choosing it. Not because I wasn’t trying, but because I was simply following what made sense, what felt safe, and what was expected.This podcast is my attempt to ask better questions now.Through conversations and reflections on psychology, health, money, relationships, identity, and purpose, Gen IQ explores the things we’re rarely taught but are deeply affected by.Not from the perspective of having all the answers but through honest exploration, lived experience, and a commitment to figuring things out consciously.If this resonates with you, welcome to Gen IQ.#GenIQ #Podcast #SelfAwareness #Psychology #LifeEducation

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Gen IQ — The Podcast I Wish I Had at 16. For young people, parents, mentors, and anyone who’s ever felt like they were drifting through life on autopilot. Gen IQ is a modern life education pod exploring the questions we’re rarely taught to ask early enough. From psychology, health, money, relationships, identity, and purpose to decision-making and personal growth, Gen IQ helps people think clearly, live consciously, and build a life that actually makes sense to them. Honest conversations and diverse perspectives, Gen IQ explores life beyond the classroom. Thru reflection, lived experience.

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  • Creator
    Iqbal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Iqbal
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    Gen IQ