Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen

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Inside Personal Growth provides listeners with over 1000 high quality interviews featuring leading authors in the field of personal development. This online podcast program is curated with content from international experts in the art of transformation. It is our mission here to tune listeners into an audio experience that will entertain and educate to help improve every facet of their lives. Since 2007, Inside Personal Growth has connected people with the wisdom and resources they need to work through challenges and strengthen their internal compass on the pursuit toward wellness and mastery. Our archive features over 800+ podcasts. Each show offers insight into the minds of writers behind leading book titles. Visit the website to browse our archive. We hope you enjoy this important, public resource. Are you an author, speaker or publisher in the field of personal growth? Contact us to learn more about how to get interviewed, advertise on our site and become an affiliate member. Find more information on our website: www.insidepersonalgrowth.com

  1. 19h ago

    Podcast 1362: This I Don’t Believe: A Fulfilling Life without Meaning by Robert Jensen

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with author and emeritus professor Robert Jensen to confront the four core questions that keep most deep thinkers awake at night: Is there a God? Is a spiritual plane real? Can nature offer us ultimate meaning? And do we actually possess free will? Unpacking his raw, introspective book, This I Don’t Believe: A Fulfilling Life without Meaning, Jensen opens up about surviving a traumatic childhood, walking away from hyper-individualism, and coming to terms with a world stripped of transcendent guarantees. From a near-fatal motorcycle ride at 100 mph to decades spent in academia and activism, this candid conversation challenges the notion that you need grand cosmic purpose to build a deeply satisfying, joy-filled life. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - How to Find Contentment Without Transcendent Purpose: Discover how ground-level routines, meaningful labor, and genuine human connection can cultivate a deeply fulfilling life without requiring belief in a higher power or spiritual plane. - The Danger of the Moral High Ground: Why holding rigid, self-righteous convictions—even when warranted—destroys open dialogue, and how to approach conversations across deep theological and ideological divides with true humility. - Overcoming Trauma and Intellectualization: Insights into how early life abuse can lead to emotional detachment, and why cognitive analysis alone cannot heal deep wounds without making peace with what remains unknown. - Balancing Grief and Joy: Learn how to acknowledge the reality of ecological and social crises without sinking into despair, holding space for both sorrow and everyday gratitude. - The Delusion of Self-Creation: Why extreme self-reliance and libertarian ideals often mask fear, and how accepting our shared human vulnerability leads to stronger community and self-acceptance. Our Guest, Robert Jensen : ➥ Book: This I Don’t Believe: A Fulfilling Life without Meaning ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0ikg5Evh https://robertwjensen.org/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-jensen-75405b33/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.jensen.3701/ ➡️Twitter(X) https://x.com/jensenrobertw Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1362: This I Don’t Believe: A Fulfilling Life without Meaning by Robert Jensen

  2. 5d ago

    Podcast 1361: Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds by Kyle Austin Young

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with strategy consultant and author Kyle Austin Young to unpack his book, Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds. After surviving back-to-back layoffs, Kyle discovered a counterintuitive truth: motivation doesn't guarantee results, but mastering probabilities does. In this conversation, he reveals why relying on positive thinking often leads to hidden failure, how the dangerous "averaging trap" secretly ruins your plans, and why "thinking negatively" is actually the key to systematically engineering your biggest goals. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Averaging Trap: Why three steps with a 70% success rate each actually leave you with a dismal 34% chance of overall success. - Probability Hacking: How to boost your odds by intentionally identifying every potential risk and systematically eliminating it. - The 4 Paths to Success: How to leverage high-probability goals, luck, volume of attempts, and risk reduction to win faster. - The Power of Volume: Why historical breakthroughs—from Thomas Edison's 6,000 lightbulb filaments to Olympic hockey triumphs—rely on multiple attempts rather than raw talent alone. Our Guest, Kyle Austin Young : ➥ Book: Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0cr8THpQ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleaustinyoung/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1361: Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds by Kyle Austin Young

  3. Sep 28

    Podcast 1360: OWN WITH INTENTION: 20 Minimalist Practices to Create Space for What Matters Most by Lauren Craddock

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Lauren Craddock, author of OWN WITH INTENTION: 20 Minimalist Practices to Create Space for What Matters Most, to unpack a startling reality: how does a family transition from living in a $450-a-month duplex to accumulating—and eventually purging—over 34,000 items? Lauren exposes the hidden psychological traps of consumerism, perfectionism, and the "just-in-case" mindset that turns modern homes into overcrowded storage units. If you have ever spent hours organizing bins only to watch your home explode back into chaos, this episode reveals why standard decluttering systems fail—and how shifting your internal narrative is the key to creating true mental and physical space. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The "Perspective Pivot": How to identify and rewrite the underlying emotional stories that drive compulsive buying, hoarding, and clutter accumulation. - The 8-Step System for Lasting Decluttering: Practical strategies like setting boundaries (instead of buying in bulk), channeling "Gandalf at the door" to guard your home against incoming clutter, and starting with non-emotional spaces. - How to Overcome Cleaning Friction: Using a stopwatch to break down mental resistance toward everyday household chores. - Reframing Heirloom Items: Practical advice on putting special heirlooms to active use rather than letting them gather dust in a closet. - Passing It Forward: Using generosity and a higher purpose—such as supporting families in need—as the driving force to let go of material possessions gracefully. Our Guest, Lauren Craddock : ➥ Book: OWN WITH INTENTION: 20 Minimalist Practices to Create Space for What Matters Most ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/049duuDM https://www.ownwithintention.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-craddock/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurencraddockofficial/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurencraddockofficial/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1360: OWN WITH INTENTION: 20 Minimalist Practices to Create Space for What Matters Most by Lauren Craddock

  4. Sep 25

    Podcast 1359: The Executive Condition: The Hidden Health Crisis of High-Performing Leaders by Dr Denis Cronson

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Denis Cronson, a physician, strategist, and leading global expert on executive health, to uncover a sobering truth: executive bodies are aging faster than the very businesses they run. Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 10,000 comprehensive health assessments of top corporate leaders, Dr. Cronson exposes how the exact traits celebrated in the boardroom—relentlessness, intense control, and the drive to push through exhaustion—are quietly destroying leaders' biological systems long before strategic failure ever shows up on a balance sheet. From the hidden neurochemical traps of "busyness addiction" to the terrifying cognitive costs of sleep deprivation (where six nights of under six hours of sleep leaves leaders functioning at the legal threshold of intoxication), this conversation serves as a critical wake-up call for high performers who believe their drive makes them immune to the laws of biology. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The "Executive Condition" Paradox: Why top-performing leaders can deliver incredible commercial results while their biometrics, cognitive bandwidth, and internal health are rapidly deteriorating. - The Biological Cost of High-Pace Leadership: How sustained activation floods the body with cortisol, narrowing focus, causing inflammation, accelerating biological aging, and impairing executive decision-making. - The Dopamine & Busyness Trap: How the brain rewards non-stop availability, sleep sacrifice, and overwork, creating a highly addictive cycle that leaders confuse with productivity and identity. - The Cognitive Impairment of Sleep Deprivation: Why sleeping under six hours a night severely impairs emotional bandwidth and judgment, functionally leading to "legally drunk" decision-making in the boardroom. - Actionable Strategies for Biological Sustainability: Practical guidance on establishing an optimal sleep routine, managing late-night food and alcohol intake, preserving lean muscle mass to guard against frailty, and finding an "honest mirror" to spot dangerous performance drift before a health crisis strikes. Our Guest, Dr Denis Cronson : ➥ Book: The Executive Condition: The Hidden Health Crisis of High-Performing Leaders ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/05tkf5Y2 https://pivotasag.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-denis-cronson-20277412/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1359: The Executive Condition: The Hidden Health Crisis of High-Performing Leaders by Dr Denis Cronson

  5. Sep 23

    Podcast 1358: Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World by Shawn Vanderhoven

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Shawn Vanderhoven, author of Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World, to uncover why constantly grinding might actually be sabotaging your success. In a culture that glorifies non-stop hustle, high performers are quietly burning out while their best ideas slip away. What if the secret to breakthrough leadership, sharp focus, and peak creativity isn't pushing harder, but strategic pausing? Shawn reveals how intentional breaks act as a catalyst for brilliant work, offering actionable strategies to transform constant busyness into intentional impact. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the relentless pace of modern work, this conversation will completely shift how you approach productivity, leadership, and daily life. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Power of Strategic Pausing: Discover why stepping back isn't a sign of weakness, but a critical driver of innovation and high-level execution. - Preventing Burnout: Practical methods to maintain long-term energy and focus without sacrificing your ambition or career trajectory. - Leading in a Noisy World: How leaders can create space for clarity, strategic thinking, and smarter decision-making amidst constant distractions. - Actionable Pause Practices: Simple, realistic ways to integrate intentional reset moments into your daily routine—even with a packed schedule. - Unlocking Creative Breakthroughs: How stepping away from routine tasks frees your mind to solve complex problems and drive bigger results. Our Guest, Shawn Vanderhoven : ➥ Book: Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0fdxMMak https://www.pausebook.co/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnvanderhoven/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1358: Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World by Shawn Vanderhoven

  6. Sep 21

    Podcast 1357: One Brave Breath: The Owner's Manual for Being Human by Mike Wood

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with author and speaker Mike Wood to explore his transformative new book, One Brave Breath: The Owner's Manual for Being Human. Overcoming a severe form of dyslexia that left him unable to read until age 25, and rising from a teenage father to a chief operating officer, Mike shares how an inner voice telling him he was "stupid" dictated his life for 42 years. Listeners are taken deep into the mechanics of the mind, uncovering how to break free from relentless mental noise, rewrite negative core beliefs, and shift permanently from a state of fear to a life driven by love. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - How to identify and silence the relentless mental noise that triggers anxiety, frustration, and physical illness. - The powerful psychological difference between the "fear bucket" (producing cortisol) and the "love bucket" (producing oxytocin). - Actionable techniques to use your imagination and the laws of the subconscious mind to reframe past trauma with love, compassion, and forgiveness. - The profound importance of stepping into the "witness seat" to realize that you are not your thoughts. - How letting go of rigid personal identities and labels makes you more resilient, peaceful, and effective in your relationships. Our Guest, Mike Wood : ➥ Book: One Brave Breath: The Owner's Manual for Being Human ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0ebmT9AN https://luvbeingu.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wood-209b2629/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntolovebeingyou1 ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnToLoveBeingYou ➡️Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovebeingyou1 Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1357: One Brave Breath: The Owner's Manual for Being Human by Mike Wood

  7. Sep 18

    Podcast 1356: The Architecture of Human Consciousness: The Hidden Structures Shaping Human Evolution by Richard Barrett

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with internationally recognized author Richard Barrett to explore his groundbreaking book, The Architecture of Human Consciousness: The Hidden Structures Shaping Human Evolution. Are you reacting to reality, or merely viewing the world through the distorted lens of your unintegrated fears? Barrett shatters traditional views of self-improvement, revealing that true growth isn't about building a new self—it's about unmasking who you truly are by confronting the protective shadows that hide your soul. Together, they unpack the revolutionary Triadic Model—which maps 7 levels of depth and 9 worldviews into 63 distinct ways of being—to explain how shrinking identities trigger political polarization and personal anxiety. By dismantling "the myth of arrival," Barrett offers a captivating look at how releasing the illusion of a final endpoint allows us to gracefully unfold our potential and align with universal intelligence. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Difference Between Personal Development and Personal Revealing: Why true evolution happens when you integrate your shadow to release the hidden gifts of your soul. - The Triadic Model of Consciousness: How the organizing mind, the shadow, and the soul interact across 63 distinct configurations of human consciousness. - Early Childhood vs. Developmental Shadows: How early protective adaptations and current developmental pressures trigger personal collapse under stress. - The Macro Cause of Societal Polarization: How national and political divisions occur when collective identities shrink from nation-awareness down to state-awareness. - Escaping the "Myth of Arrival": Why chasing a final state of self-completion is a trap, and how to embrace an endless, graceful unfolding of awareness. Our Guest, Richard Barrett : ➥ Book: The Architecture of Human Consciousness: The Hidden Structures Shaping Human Evolution ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/03GJgnX9 https://www.barrettacademy.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettvalues/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1356: The Architecture of Human Consciousness: The Hidden Structures Shaping Human Evolution by Richard Barrett

  8. Sep 16

    Podcast 1355: Get to the Point!, Second Edition: Simplify, Sharpen, and Sell Your Message by Joel Schwartzberg

    In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with presentation coach, keynote speaker, and author Joel Schwartzberg to uncover the devastating mistake most people make in public speaking: failing to actually have a point. Highlighting insights from the second edition of his book, Get to the Point!: Simplify, Sharpen, and Sell Your Message, Joel breaks down why simply talking about a topic or delivering a "Wikipedia page" fails to move an audience. From recalling his sixth-grade speech in a blue polyester suit to coaching CEOs and champions, Joel reveals how shifting from mere audibility to powerful delivery can completely transform your impact. Are you truly persuading your audience, or are your key messages drowning in a sea of unnecessary details and AI-generated noise? 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The 3-Step Test for Finding Your Point: How to use the "I Believe That" test, the "X, Y" test (means vs. impact), and the "Truism Buster" to transform weak topic fragments into compelling messages. - The Power of Volume and Pausing: Why increasing your volume conveys instant confidence and authority, and why pausing gives your audience's brain the necessary 2 to 3 times more time to digest your points. - Avoiding Cognitive Overload: Why "more is less" when delivering a message, and how focusing on one main idea at a time stops your points from diluting each other. - Elevating Appreciation: How moving beyond a generic "thanks" to explain what specific action was taken and why it mattered creates high-level impact in professional and personal relationships. - Using Generative AI Authentically: How to use AI as a supportive brainstorming tool rather than a replacement for your authentic voice, avoiding verbosity and artificial precision. Our Guest, Joel Schwartzberg : ➥ Book: Get to the Point!, Second Edition: Simplify, Sharpen, and Sell Your Message ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0cxOzuSZ https://www.joelschwartzberg.net/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelschwartzberg/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

    Podcast 1355: Get to the Point!, Second Edition: Simplify, Sharpen, and Sell Your Message by Joel Schwartzberg
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Inside Personal Growth provides listeners with over 1000 high quality interviews featuring leading authors in the field of personal development. This online podcast program is curated with content from international experts in the art of transformation. It is our mission here to tune listeners into an audio experience that will entertain and educate to help improve every facet of their lives. Since 2007, Inside Personal Growth has connected people with the wisdom and resources they need to work through challenges and strengthen their internal compass on the pursuit toward wellness and mastery. Our archive features over 800+ podcasts. Each show offers insight into the minds of writers behind leading book titles. Visit the website to browse our archive. We hope you enjoy this important, public resource. Are you an author, speaker or publisher in the field of personal growth? Contact us to learn more about how to get interviewed, advertise on our site and become an affiliate member. Find more information on our website: www.insidepersonalgrowth.com

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