Looking Inwards

Riley Allsop
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Looking Inwards is a podcast about self-awareness, discipline, and personal growth. It focuses on taking ownership of your habits, mindset, and actions to become better in all areas of life. Each episode challenges you to think deeper, act with intent, and close the gap between who you are and who you want to be.

  1. 2d ago

    #31 – Dare To Confront Challenges The Same Way You Confront Something You Are Good At

    Why do we approach the things we’re good at with confidence, but meet every new challenge with doubt? In this episode, I explore the idea that most of us already know how to deal with adversity—we’ve just forgotten how many times we’ve overcome it before. Using my experience under a 285kg squat, I unpack why confronting a heavier weight isn’t about learning a new movement, but trusting the skills you’ve already built. The same principle applies to life. Whether it’s a difficult conversation, a career change, a breakup, anxiety, or uncertainty, the challenge in front of you often isn’t proof that you’re incapable. It’s simply asking more of you than you’ve experienced before. We dive into why it’s important to stop belittling your own struggles, how acceptance can remove unnecessary suffering, why action is the antidote to anxiety, and how friction and confrontation become the very things that shape resilience. This episode is a reminder that growth rarely feels comfortable, but discomfort doesn’t always mean you’re on the wrong path. Sometimes, the only difference between the life you’re living and the one you’re capable of creating is your willingness to confront what’s standing in front of you. The challenge isn’t there to stop you. It might just be there to introduce you to the person you’re becoming.

  2. Jul 13

    #30 – Luke Benicky: Faith, Family & Action.

    Luke Benicky is the owner of Benicky & Sons and co-founder of Wilder Health — two businesses built around purpose, identity, family, and long-term thinking. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to build something meaningful from the ground up. From the philosophy behind Benicky & Sons and the idea of “Wabi Sabi,” to creating spaces where men feel comfortable opening up, Luke breaks down the responsibility, pressure, and creative freedom that comes with ownership. We also dive into Wilder Health — where the idea came from, the gap Luke saw in the health industry, and what “the relentless pursuit of wilder health” actually means beyond supplements and marketing. Beyond business, this conversation explores fatherhood, balancing family with ambition, the sacrifices behind success, and the reality of staying consistent when things feel like they’re not working. This episode is about business, belief, masculinity, family, purpose, and the long road behind building something real. @lukebenicky @benickyandsons @wilder_health @_rileyallsop

  3. Jul 9

    #29 – Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery With Gold

    Have you ever felt broken by life, by disappointment, rejection, insecurity, or circumstances you couldn’t control? In this episode, we explore kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, and what it can teach us about accepting the cracks in ourselves instead of hiding them. We talk about insecurity, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, rebuilding, and the importance of finding safety, comfort, and mastery in your own life. Through personal reflection, Stoic philosophy, and the metaphor of kintsugi, this episode is about learning to stop chasing perfection and start accepting the parts of yourself that have been shaped by hardship. Because the goal isn’t to come out of life untouched. The goal is to rebuild honestly. And maybe the gold is found in the repair.

  4. Jul 6

    #28 - How to Keep Up Socially Without Losing Yourself

    What does it really mean to "keep up socially" - and when does it start costing you your health, character, and sense of self? In this episode, we unpack the pressure to stay relevant in your social circles, whether that's through sport, gaming, drinking, habits, or the conversations your group constantly revolves around. The deeper question isn't just how to fit in - it's how to stay connected without slowly becoming someone you're not. This conversation explores social influence, loneliness, identity, and the quiet ways environments shape your habits over time. From feeling left out when you can't relate, to recognising when group culture no longer aligns with your values, this episode is about learning to step back, reflect, and choose what actually matters to you. If you've ever felt torn between belonging and becoming who you really want to be, this one's for you.

  5. Jul 2

    #27 - Polosportboz (Luca): Philosophy, Hardcore, Mental Health, Creativity

    What does it actually take to live life on your own terms? In this episode, I sit down with Polosportboz (Luca) to unpack identity, sobriety, creativity, and the hard questions most people avoid. From the role music plays in shaping who we become, to removing vices and learning how to sit with yourself, this conversation dives deep into what it means to grow — without distractions, without shortcuts. We explore the reality of delayed gratification through powerlifting, the mental shift that comes with long-term sobriety, and why comparison is one of the biggest traps in today’s world — building on ideas similar to Jordan Peterson around focusing on your own path, not someone else’s timeline. We also get into: Why the hardest lessons in life often shape us the most The fear around expression — especially for men The concept of turning pain into strength through ideas like Kintsugi Creativity, and how to actually access it in your own life This isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about asking better questions, taking action, and creating a life that feels real to you. If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or unsure of your direction, this episode will challenge you to think deeper and move forward.

  6. Jun 29

    #26 - What Does It Mean To Be Childlike?

    What happened to the version of you that used to be curious, playful, creative, and fully present? In this episode, we explore the idea of becoming childlike again - not childish, but reconnected to the wonder, imagination, and instinct that came naturally when you were younger. So much of adulthood can feel like performance: responsibilities, pressure, comparison, validation, and the need to always have it together. Over time, that can pull us away from who we really are. This conversation dives into the difference between internal pull and external push, how social pressure and life experiences can suppress our natural creativity, and why so many adults feel disconnected from the things that once made them feel alive. We also unpack: why children experience joy so easilyhow trauma, conflict, and seriousness can shut down imaginationthe difference between being childlike and being childishhow to become a student of life againpractical ways to reconnect with play, curiosity, presence, and creativityThis episode is a reminder that life does not have to be lived so heavily. There is still space for wonder. There is still space for joy. And there is still a part of you that remembers what it felt like to be fully alive.

  7. Jun 25

    # 25 - Why You're Stuck and How to Start Moving

    Inaction often looks like laziness from the outside, but underneath it is usually something deeper. This piece explores four common causes: comparison, fear of change, overwhelm, and perfectionism. When you compare your progress to someone else's, you lose sight of your own path. When you fear change, even positive change, you stay in what is familiar rather than what is right. When the task feels too big, you freeze because you're focused on step 50 instead of step 1. And when perfection becomes the standard, you delay action entirely. The solution is not to wait for confidence or clarity first. It is to label the emotion, reduce its power, and start small. Open the document. Write one sentence. Do one set. Send one message. Action builds momentum, and momentum builds progress. The reminder here is simple: you do want to move forward - you just need to recognise what is blocking you. Once you see it clearly, you can work through it and turn what is inside you into

  8. Jun 22

    #24 - Davey Lloyd: The Other Side of Addiction

    In this episode, Davey Lloyd shares his raw experience with addiction — how it started, how it took hold, and the moment he realised things needed to change. We dive into the influence of environment, the mental battles that keep you stuck, and what it actually feels like when something shifts from a choice to a need. More than anything, this conversation is about taking ownership, breaking patterns, and rebuilding your identity. @davey_lloyd @_rileyallsop

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Looking Inwards is a podcast about self-awareness, discipline, and personal growth. It focuses on taking ownership of your habits, mindset, and actions to become better in all areas of life. Each episode challenges you to think deeper, act with intent, and close the gap between who you are and who you want to be.

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  • Creator
    Riley Allsop
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Riley Allsop
  • Show Website
    Looking Inwards