The Legacy Forge

Craig Whitney, DAVE MILLER
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The Legacy Forge Podcast 🔥 Where Misaligned Leaders Come to Reignite Purpose and Forge Impact This isn’t another self-help echo chamber. The Legacy Forge Podcast is a raw, soul-cutting conversation for high-performing leaders who look successful on paper—but feel like something’s gone missing. Here, we confront the quiet crisis of Leadership Drift—that subtle erosion of purpose, clarity, and conviction that eats away at your fire… even as the world applauds your performance. Each episode dives deep into the BE → DO → HAVE transformation. We’re not just talking strategy—we’re forging identity. We challenge the mask, explore your deeper ‘why’, and arm you with powerful tools to evolve beyond survival into embodied leadership. Hosted by Craig Whitney, NLP Trainer, legacy-builder, and founder of Next Level Coaching, this podcast is your weekly rite of passage—fusing primal energy, myth, high-performance psychology, and real-world wisdom. You’ll hear from founders, visionaries, and rising warriors who’ve walked through fire—and chose to turn it into fuel. 💥 For the creator who’s done performing. 💥 For the man or woman who’s ready to lead from soul. 💥 For the legacy that’s meant to live on through action, not memory. Focus. Forge. Ascend. Your next evolution starts here.

  1. Episode 18 – Finding Your Voice Without Burning Every Relationship

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    Episode 18 – Finding Your Voice Without Burning Every Relationship

    🎙️ Episode 18 – Finding Your Voice Without Burning Every Relationship Guest: Katherine Bob Host: Craig Whitney Podcast: Legacy Forge   🔥 Summary: In this powerful, permission-giving conversation, Craig Whitney is joined by the extraordinary Katherine Bob to explore one of the hardest balancing acts in leadership: how to fully express your truth without setting fire to everything around you. Together, they unpack the tension between authenticity and connection—what it takes to find your voice and stay in relationship with those who may not be ready to hear it. This isn’t about walking on eggshells, and it’s not about blowing things up either. It’s about emotionally intelligent truth-telling, identity evolution, and choosing clarity over chaos. This episode is for anyone learning to lead with voice, navigate change with grace, and honor their truth without abandoning those they love.   🧭 In This Episode: Why “finding your voice” doesn’t mean becoming aggressiveHow Katherine navigated Craig’s transformation without disconnectThe nervous system’s role in authentic communicationSpeaking your truth without needing to be rightHow to hold discomfort without collapsing into silence or shameRebuilding relationships as your identity shiftsWhy some connections grow stronger through truth—not despite it  💬 Mic-Drop Moments: “You don’t need to burn down the village to feel heard.” “Voice isn’t about volume—it’s about resonance.” “The nervous system is the gateway to conscious communication.” “Some people are afraid of your truth because they haven’t met their own yet.” “Legacy is built through conversation, not confrontation.”   ⏱️ Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 – Intro: Why we avoid speaking up and what it costs us05:30 – Katherine reflects on Craig’s evolution and what it stirred in their dynamic10:00 – Emotional precision vs. performative boldness14:45 – Safety, self-regulation, and the role of the body in finding your voice21:00 – The difference between truth-telling and emotional dumping28:00 – How to stand in truth without demanding agreement36:30 – Learning to love people through your own awakening41:00 – A new way to define “finding your voice” in legacy work  🌐 Connect with Craig Whitney: Instagram: @nextlevelcoaching_auYouTube: Legacy Forge PodcastTikTok / Facebook: @legacyforgepodcast  ✅ Listener Challenge: Think of a conversation you’ve been avoiding because you’re afraid it’ll cost you connection. Ask yourself: “Can I speak this truth in a way that honors both of us?” Then take one small, clear, courageous step.

    1h 12m
  2. Episode 17 – The Arete Method: From Identity to Immortality

    FEB 8

    Episode 17 – The Arete Method: From Identity to Immortality

    Episode 17 – The Arete Method: From Identity to Immortality Host: Craig Whitney Podcast: Legacy Forge 🔥 Summary: This is the cornerstone episode of Legacy Forge—the deep-dive blueprint behind Craig Whitney’s signature coaching framework: The Arete Method. Forget hype. Forget “how-to.” In this no-notes, all-soul solo session, Craig unpacks the seven-layer triangle that underpins true, embodied legacy work—from environment all the way up to Arete, the Greek concept of excellence of being. Through raw storytelling, ancient Greek philosophy, modern leadership psychology, and his own lived experience, Craig lays out a clear, confronting truth: You don’t need another seminar. You need a new operating system. 🧭 In This Episode: Why the “self-help hamster wheel” keeps you broke, burnt out, and re-traumatizedThe Arete Method explained: the 7 levels from environment to legacyWhy most coaching fails (and how Craig’s reverse-pyramid model flips the script)The critical distinction between ego and soul leadershipWhat the Greeks and Stoics got right—and why their legacy still livesThe question that will challenge everything:“What needs to die in you… for your legacy to live?” How to stop being a hype-junkie and start building something eternal💬 Mic-Drop Moments: “You don’t rise to the height of your dreams. You rise to the level of your training.” “Legacy doesn’t start with what you do. It starts with who you are.” “Ego performs. Soul remembers.” “If you’re addicted to self-help, you’re probably not healing. You’re hiding.” “Arete isn’t motivation—it’s mastery.” ⏱️ Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 – What this episode is (and why you need to hear it three times)03:30 – The 7-layer triangle model: Legacy to Environment08:40 – Why traditional coaching starts at the wrong end of the pyramid14:00 – Craig’s own story: $100K deep in seminars and still stuck21:00 – Robert Dilts, JT Foxx, and building on solid foundations28:00 – The real cost of staying in the hype cycle: re-traumatization32:00 – Legacy defined: Aeternum, the mark of the immortal37:00 – Leadership and identity: who are you when no one’s watching?44:00 – Values, beliefs, and anchoring truth in the body, not the brain50:00 – The power of daily rituals and soul-level behavior shifts56:00 – Environment audits: What—and who—needs to go?01:01:00 – Craig’s challenge to you: Stop Googling. Start embodying.📚 Model Breakdown: 🛡️ The Arete Method Pyramid (Top to Bottom): Legacy (Aeternum – Immortal Impact)Leadership (Dominion – Who You Are When You’re Not There)Identity (Virtues – Daily Rituals & Habits)Values & BeliefsCapabilitiesBehaviorsEnvironment▶️ Direction: Downward—not up. 📍 Left Side: Ego 📍 Right Side: Soul ⚔️ Connect with Craig: Instagram: @nextlevelcoaching_auYouTube: Legacy Forge PodcastFacebook: Craig WhitneyTikTok: @legacyforgepodcast✅ Listener Challenge: Ask yourself this right now: What needs to die within me for my legacy to finally live? Then go do something about it.

    29 min
  3. Episode 15 – No One Builds a Legacy Alone

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    Episode 15 – No One Builds a Legacy Alone

    🎙️ Episode 15 – No One Builds a Legacy Alone Guest: Wendy Corner Host: Craig Whitney Podcast: Legacy Forge 🔥 Summary: In this soul-deep, conversation-rich episode, Craig Whitney sits down with global speaker coach and author Wendy Corner to dismantle one of the most persistent myths of modern leadership: the “self-made” story. Together, they explore the emotional cost of doing it all alone—and what becomes possible when you let others walk with you. From grief and hoarding to global speaking and personal reinvention, Wendy shares her journey of releasing what no longer served and writing her way into a lighter, more connected life. You’ll discover why friendship isn’t optional—it’s infrastructure—and how asking for help may be the bravest legacy move of all. If you’ve ever felt like carrying it all yourself is just what leaders do, this episode invites you to drop the armour and come home to community. 🧭 In This Episode: Why the self-made myth is damaging—and totally falseThe emotional cost of hoarding, grief, and inherited generational patternsHow writing her books helped Wendy process loss, identity, and inner freedomThe truth about introverts, visibility, and giving yourself permission to speakHow to identify the people you can trust with your truthWhy burnout isn’t about overwork—it’s about over-isolationThe power of journaling, reflection, and rewriting your internal script💬 Memorable Quotes: “I get by with a lot of help from my friends. That’s not just a Beatles lyric. That’s survival.” “If you're not growing, you're dying—and growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum.” “Legacy doesn’t collapse from failure. It collapses from isolation.” “Your voice isn’t born from technique. It’s born from being witnessed.” “You don’t find your voice. You give yourself permission to use it.” ⏱️ Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 – Craig introduces Wendy and the theme: no one builds a legacy alone04:00 – Wendy shares how her global journey inspired her book series07:30 – Processing grief, hoarding, and generational scarcity10:00 – The impact of letting go—physically, emotionally, spiritually14:00 – Retiring “from” vs. retiring “to”: a powerful mindset shift20:00 – Why internal scripts keep you small—and how to rewrite them27:00 – The physiological shift that happens when you’re seen33:00 – Friends as the “steel struts” in Wendy’s life38:00 – How loneliness is a silent killer—and what social sunlight means44:00 – The smallest next step when you're tired of going it alone47:00 – The sentence that might just save someone’s life:“I don’t have to do this alone. Would you walk with me for a bit?” 🌐 Connect with Wendy Corner: Instagram: instagram.com/wendy.in.your.cornerFacebook: facebook.com/commcoachLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wendycornerYouTube: youtube.com/@wendycornerBooks:From Hoarder to Hand LuggageI Get By With a Lot of Help From My Friends✅ Don’t Forget: Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & YouTubeRate & Review if this episode hit homeShare this with a friend or leader who’s been carrying it all alone

    55 min
  4. Episode 16 – The Path to Mastery: Areté, Identity & Immortality

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    Episode 16 – The Path to Mastery: Areté, Identity & Immortality

    🎙️ Episode 16 – The Path to Mastery: Areté, Identity & Immortality Host: Craig Whitney Podcast: Legacy Forge 🔥 Summary: In this captivating solo episode, Craig Whitney breaks down the essence of Legacy Forge and emphasizes the expectations it has for those who embrace its call. This is a direct transmission from the heart of the forge itself, a blueprint of embodied leadership rooted in the ancient Greek concept of Areté: pure excellence in mind, body, and mission. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a battleground for potential. This is a place where leaders cease their performance and begin their transformation. Craig breaks down the three transformative phases of the Areté Method—Virtues, Dominion, and Aeternum—and issues a soul-level invitation to rise, refine, and remember what you're made for. If you've ever felt the dissonance between your success and your soul, this episode is your call to rise from how-to to embodiment. 🧠 In This Episode: This episode explains why Legacy Forge is not suitable for those who lack the courage to face the challenges of leadership alone.The deeper meaning of Areté—not perfection, but relentless embodied potentialThe three stages of Craig’s transformative method:Virtues—Identity reset and radical self-honestyDominion—Embodied, posture-based leadershipAeternum—Living legacy and the mark of the immortalWhy society’s obsession with “how-to” is killing your power—and what to focus on insteadThe real meaning of excellence: not performance, but presence💬 Mic-Drop Moments: “You don’t deserve another how-to. You deserve to live what you already know.” “Legacy is who you are right now. Not later. Not someday. Now.” “This isn’t motivation. This is remembrance.” “Stop searching for strength. Start wielding it.” ⏱️ Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome to The Forge: A space where true leaders rise02:00 – What Areté really means and how the ancients defined leadership08:30 – Breaking down the three core phases of the Areté Method15:00 – The lie of “more information” and the trap of endless how-tos19:00 – What legacy sounds like when it’s lived, not chased22:00 – Craig’s final call to listeners: stop performing, start embodying⚔️ Connect with Craig: Instagram: @thelegacyforgepodcastSubscribe: Apple, Spotify & YouTubeShare the Forge: Send this to someone who’s ready to stop searching and start rising🎧 Listener Challenge: Who do you know that’s ready to stop performing and start becoming? Send this to them now.

    12 min
  5. Episode 14: Legacy Begins in the Body: Choosing Yourself in a World That Trains You to Abandon You

    JAN 25

    Episode 14: Legacy Begins in the Body: Choosing Yourself in a World That Trains You to Abandon You

    Episode 14: Legacy Begins in the Body: Choosing Yourself in a World That Trains You to Abandon YouGuest: Tatjana Genys 🔥 SummaryIn this deeply embodied conversation, Craig Whitney sits down with transformational coach and author Tatjana Genysdership to discuss healing, identity, boundaries, and choosing oneself in a world that demands self-abandonment. This is a powerful, heart-opening episode for anyone ready to come home to themselves and lead from that sacred center. 🎙 Topics ExploredSomatic healing: how the body signals when it's time to changeMoving from corporate collapse to embodied leadershipThe role of boundaries in love, leadership, and legacyParenting and generational healing through nervous system regulationFeminine leadership and polarity in the workplaceFrom people-pleaser to boundary badassBuilding a life and business that honors your truth💬 Powerful Quotes“If you don’t change now, we won’t continue that way.” – Tatjana’s body “Leadership is a continuous evolution—each version of you has to die so the next can lead.” “Legacy is what you leave in your children’s nervous systems, not just what you build.” “You set boundaries with the people you want to keep in your life.” ⏱️ Timestamp Highlights02:00 – Tatjana’s wake-up call: when the body said “no” to corporate burnout05:50 – The long path of healing and who she became through the process10:00 – Where people-pleasing lives in the body and how it manifests13:15 – Nervous system regulation in real-time parenting18:00 – Feminine leadership and working with masculine polarity23:00 – Choosing yourself when it hurts: leaving marriage and career32:00 – Why somatic work is the missing link to true leadership40:00 – Boundaries as generational healing and family unity44:00 – Tatjana’s somatic legacy and message for leaders🌐 Connect with Tatjana GeniesWebsite: https://www.tatjanagenys.com/Instagram: @love_your_being  ✅ Join the ForgeIf this episode lit a fire in you, don’t forget to: Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTubeLeave a review and share this with a leader who needs to hear itFollow Craig  for more transformational leadership episodes

    49 min
  6. Episode 13 - The Ascend Framework: Turning the Impossible Into the Inevitable Inevitable with Nate "Anaez" Zeleznick

    JAN 18

    Episode 13 - The Ascend Framework: Turning the Impossible Into the Inevitable Inevitable with Nate "Anaez" Zeleznick

    Episode 13 - The Ascend Framework: Turning the Impossible Into the Inevitable Inevitable with Nate "Anaez" Zeleznick Summary: In this profound and deeply moving episode of The Legacy Forge, Craig Whitney sits down with Nate "Anaez" Zeleznick, founder of the Ascended Living program, master martial artist, and survivor of an inoperable brain tumor. Nate shares his unbelievable healing journey, how faith and discipline saved his life, and why healing goes far beyond medicine. This episode serves as a masterclass in spiritual sovereignty, self-mastery, and holistic healing. Topics Covered: Nate's diagnosis with an inoperable brain tumorCreating the Ascend healing modelFrom near-death to 50% tumor reduction without chemo or radiationOut-of-body and near-death experiencesThe Indonesian Royal Martial Art and energetic trainingUsing breathwork, diet, and energetic alignment to reverse biological ageV-Cell therapy and new frequency medicineWhy prevention and self-awareness are the new medicineThe power of faith, focus, and radical responsibilityPowerful Quotes: "Healing does not always mean curing." "You don't rise to the level of your dreams. You rise to the level of your training." "Most people don't know they’ve never been home in their body... until they go home." "We're not just here to survive; we're here to learn, to contribute, to love." "Love yourself enough to find out what's going on under your hood before it's too late." Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Nate 01:20 - Nate's shocking diagnosis 04:30 - Choosing action over fear 08:40 - The origins of the Ascend framework 16:00 - Breaking down the 6-part ASCEND model 24:15 - Reverse aging and regaining vitality 27:00 - V-Cell therapy and future medicine 34:00 - Why early testing and self-care matter 42:00 - The difference between curing and healing 46:00 - Final words and spiritual legacy Connect with Nate Zeleznick: Website: ascended.living Connect with Craig Whitney: Instagram: @thelegacyforgepodcastSubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. Please remember to subscribe for more powerful stories of leadership forged in fire.   The Legacy Forge | Real leaders. Real breakthroughs. Real legacy.

    50 min
  7. Episode 12 – From the Ring to Real Life: Fighting, Fatherhood & Forged Identity with Gavin Topp

    JAN 11

    Episode 12 – From the Ring to Real Life: Fighting, Fatherhood & Forged Identity with Gavin Topp

    Podcast Title: Legacy Forge Host: Craig Whitney  Episode Title: Episode 12 – From the Ring to Real Life: Fighting, Fatherhood & Forged Identity with Gavin Topp Summary: In this gripping and heartfelt episode, Craig Whitney sits down with former professional boxer Gavin Topp—a man who has spent decades in and out of the ring, now guiding men through battles of identity, fatherhood, and purpose. From physical confrontation to spiritual leadership, Gavin opens up about what it takes to stop performing, start healing, and lead a legacy beyond titles and toughness. Main Topics: Gavin’s boxing career and how the identity of “fighter” nearly consumed himTransitioning from ring warfare to emotional and spiritual leadershipHow unresolved wounds bleed into fatherhood and family leadershipMasculine identity, suppression, and the battle for inner stillnessThe real measure of a man: healing, humility, and being present at homeIntriguing Quotes: "I was fighting in the ring, but also fighting the man in the mirror.""You can’t lead from your wounds—you lead after they’ve been turned into wisdom.""Most men are performers. But the world needs embodied presence, not personas.""Being a man isn’t about dominance. It’s about decision."Key Moments: [01:30] — Gavin’s early days as a pro boxer and how it shaped his sense of worth[06:00] — The silent breakdown: from external success to internal chaos[11:45] — Fatherhood, forgiveness, and the moment he chose healing over hiding[17:30] — Craig and Gavin unpack the myths of masculine success[22:00] — Leadership as legacy: from pain to purpose in everyday decisions[28:00] — Gavin’s work now: helping men fight the right battlesNotable Guest: Gavin Topp – Former professional boxer, men’s coach, speaker, and founder of The Man Alive Experience, helping men rediscover purpose, connection, and spiritual strength through raw honesty and personal power. Special Announcements: Learn more about Gavin’s programs at man alive expedition Follow @gavin_topp on Instagram for insights and upcoming eventsSubscribe to Legacy Forge on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube—this is the movement for men ready to live forged

    1h 21m
  8. Episode 11 – The Spiritual Blueprint of Identity & Leadership with Dr. Joe Vertino

    JAN 4

    Episode 11 – The Spiritual Blueprint of Identity & Leadership with Dr. Joe Vertino

    Podcast Title: Legacy Forge  Host: Craig Whitney  Episode Title: Episode 11 – The Spiritual Blueprint of Identity & Leadership with Dr. Joe Vertino Summary: In this soul-expanding episode, Craig Whitney is joined by Dr. Joe Vertino—a Zen Buddhist, Reiki master, educator, and musician—to explore how spirit, identity, and embodiment inform leadership. From ancient energy principles to modern social struggles, Dr. Joe reveals how inner alignment and conscious presence shape real legacy. Welcome back to The Legacy Forge, where identity, embodiment, and purpose meet. In this episode, host Craig Whitney sits down with the wise and multifaceted Dr. Joe Vertino—a spiritual guide, Reiki master, Zen Buddhist, author, and musician. This conversation dives into how spirit, energy, and identity feed leadership and legacy, beyond the material and performative. 🧘‍♂️ In This Episode: The roots of Dr. Joe’s spiritual journey—how early observation and inner peace guided his pathThe reality of spirit versus the noise of ego—and why “the reality of spirit” is the foundation of all truthIdentity as a natural, essential construct of life—and how trauma and belonging shape itHow modern movements (LGBTQ+, subcultures, etc.) reflect deep human needs for identity and belongingDr. Joe’s critique and vision for education reform as a global leadership imperativeFive Reiki Principles as a universal daily practice for alignment and liberationSpiritual embodiment in daily behavior—from drive-throughs to leadership roomsAnchoring spiritual alignment through Tai Chi, Qigong, and the TaoCreating a legacy of respect—not just outward but deeply inward self-respectWhy hope is the most powerful place to begin a journey of leadership and spiritual impact🕊️ “When the power of love becomes greater than the love of power, we will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix 🔗 Resources & Links: Visit Dr. Joe’s website: jovertino.orgBooks, music, guided meditations, and Reiki healing sessionsListen to his song: Nature’s Universal Language (SoundCloud via site)Guided meditations on hope, discipline, and the archangels🔥 Actionable Insight: Want to shift your energy tonight? Start with this: “Just for today, I will not worry. Just for today, I will not be angry. Just for today, I will do my work honestly. Just for today, I will be grateful. Just for today, I will be kind to all living beings.” — The Five Reiki Principles 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Like, subscribe, and share with someone who’s ready to lead from soul, not just performance.

    56 min
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The Legacy Forge Podcast 🔥 Where Misaligned Leaders Come to Reignite Purpose and Forge Impact This isn’t another self-help echo chamber. The Legacy Forge Podcast is a raw, soul-cutting conversation for high-performing leaders who look successful on paper—but feel like something’s gone missing. Here, we confront the quiet crisis of Leadership Drift—that subtle erosion of purpose, clarity, and conviction that eats away at your fire… even as the world applauds your performance. Each episode dives deep into the BE → DO → HAVE transformation. We’re not just talking strategy—we’re forging identity. We challenge the mask, explore your deeper ‘why’, and arm you with powerful tools to evolve beyond survival into embodied leadership. Hosted by Craig Whitney, NLP Trainer, legacy-builder, and founder of Next Level Coaching, this podcast is your weekly rite of passage—fusing primal energy, myth, high-performance psychology, and real-world wisdom. You’ll hear from founders, visionaries, and rising warriors who’ve walked through fire—and chose to turn it into fuel. 💥 For the creator who’s done performing. 💥 For the man or woman who’s ready to lead from soul. 💥 For the legacy that’s meant to live on through action, not memory. Focus. Forge. Ascend. Your next evolution starts here.

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  • Creator
    Craig Whitney, DAVE MILLER
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
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    © 2025, The Legacy Forge
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