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YouPotential explores what it truly means to live a life well lived — through the lens of psychology, money, and meaning. Hosted by Shaun Maslyk—Certified Financial Planner®, Financial Behaviour Specialist®, and Positive Psychology Practitioner—the podcast delivers science-backed insights, candid conversations, and real stories that help people live with more intention.

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𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗯𝘆: The 3 B’s of Money & Meaning

What if the real return on money isn’t more stuff—but more meaning? In this conversation, psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby unpacks the “meaning crisis” and offers a simple, memorable framework—Believing, Belonging, Becoming—to help you align time, energy, and money with what matters most. We talk fatherhood, identity, generosity, and how to use money to buy freedom for the life you actually want. It’s practical, human, and deeply honest. Who this is for: mid-career leaders and business owners who look “successful” on paper but still wonder, is this it?

56 min
OCT 2

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹: Living Unmuted - Courage, Family, and Redefining Success

What does it mean to live an unmuted life after loss? In this deeply moving episode, Samantha Russell shares how the sudden passing of her husband reshaped her perspective on family, work, money, and meaning. From building and selling a company together, to raising three young children, to taking her family on a bold adventure abroad, Samantha’s story is one of resilience, courage, and living intentionally. Her insights will resonate with anyone who has ever asked: What really matters when everything changes?

52 min
SEP 25

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻: Future Proof & Beyond Building Success That Lasts

What if the most valuable thing you build isn’t your company—but your character and the relationships that outlast it? In this conversation, Matt Middleton (Founder & CEO, Future Proof) shares how a COVID pause became the moment to redesign events around human connection, intentional matchmaking, and joy. He talks candidly about growing up with financial stress, conforming early in his career, and choosing to create something different—even when it meant risk, doubt, and starting from scratch. For leaders navigating money and meaning, Matt makes a simple, profound case: bet on yourself, iterate relentlessly, and remember that real wealth shows up at home. The metric that matters most isn’t attendance or AUM—it’s the kind of dad, partner, and human your family remembers.

1h 5m
SEP 18

𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻: Leadership That Lasts on Voice, Power & Legacy

Civil rights and criminal law attorney Melba Pearson has spent her career at the intersection of justice, leadership, and community. From 16 years as a Miami-Dade prosecutor to helping pass Florida’s Amendment 4 with the ACLU, to her current work driving data-informed fairness for prosecutors nationwide, Melba has seen power—who has it, who doesn’t, and how we change that—up close. In this conversation, we unpack how leaders can use their voice, make good trouble with integrity, and why rest, reflection, and community aren’t luxuries—they’re leadership essentials.

1h 18m
SEP 11

𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘀-𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿: Radical Listening on Connection, Creativity, and Leadership

For leaders and professionals, success isn’t just about what you achieve — it’s about the relationships that sustain you. And yet, in a world of constant noise, one skill often gets overlooked: listening. In this episode, Shaun Maslyk sits down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener — researcher, author, and one of the world’s top executive coaches — to explore why listening may be the most important leadership skill of our time. Robert introduces the concept of Radical Listening, a way of engaging that goes beyond active listening and creates deeper trust and connection. From rediscovering creativity in midlife to navigating parenting in a tech-driven world, Robert shares insights that challenge how we think about communication, connection, and true success. If you’ve ever felt that relationships are your greatest asset — at work or at home — this conversation will change how you listen. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and globally recognized executive coach whose work spans 30 countries and countless cultures. Known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology,” Robert has written more than 75 academic articles and several influential books, including Positive Provocation, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and Happiness. Recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the top 50 executive coaches worldwide, Robert has trained and advised organizations from Deloitte to the World Bank. His expertise spans happiness, strengths, leadership — and now, the art of listening as a pathway to connection and success.

1h 12m
SEP 4

𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗲𝗸𝗲: Leading Through the Meaning Crisis

What if success isn’t just about growth, wealth, or recognition — but about cultivating wisdom and wonder? In this episode of YouPotential, cognitive scientist and philosopher John Vervaeke joins Shaun Maslyk for a deep exploration of how leaders and business owners can find meaning beyond the bottom line. John breaks down his influential framework of the four ways of knowing, explains how self-deception drives the modern “meaning crisis,” and shows how cultivating humility, wisdom, and shared practices can transform both our leadership and our lives. If you’ve ever felt caught in the cycle of achievement but still wondered, “Is this all there is?” — this conversation will help you slow down, rethink what really matters, and lead with more clarity, presence, and connection. John Vervaeke, PhD, is an award-winning cognitive scientist, philosopher, and professor at the University of Toronto. He is best known for his groundbreaking YouTube series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis and his work on wisdom, relevance realization, and the science of meaning. John has published widely in cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, and philosophy, and his teaching has inspired global audiences to rethink the role of wisdom in modern life.

1h 31m
AUG 28

𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘄: From Rock Stardom to Lasting Success on Creativity, Resilience, and Reinvention

Episode Summary From hospital night shifts to international stardom with Glass Tiger, Alan Frew has lived many lives. But behind the fame, awards, and sold-out arenas, Alan’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and a relentless commitment to creativity. In this deeply personal conversation, Alan shares how identity shifts under the weight of stardom, the life lessons that shaped his book The Action Sandwich, and why acceptance, loyalty, and creativity have been his guiding principles through adversity—including a stroke that nearly ended his career. This episode blends music, meaning, and money in ways that illuminate the human side of success. For anyone navigating life transitions or wondering what “success” really means, Alan offers timeless insights that will stay with you long after the episode ends. Alan Frew is the iconic frontman of Glass Tiger, a Grammy-nominated, Juno Award–winning Canadian rock band known for timeless hits like Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone). Beyond the stage, Alan is a painter, writer, speaker, and the author of The Action Sandwich, a book that distills his philosophy of receptivity, desire, belief, intention, action, and passion into a practical recipe for living. After surviving a stroke in 2015, Alan continues to inspire through music, storytelling, and a commitment to creativity in all its forms.

1h 38m
AUG 21

𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗮: Stop Chasing Happiness – The Finnish Approach to Meaning

In this episode, Dr. Frank Martela — philosopher, researcher, and global expert on meaning and well-being — explores the profound difference between chasing happiness and building a meaningful life. Drawing on insights from Viktor Frankl, self-determination theory, and Finnish culture, Martela explores why coherence, purpose, and significance matter more than momentary pleasure. The conversation also asks an important question: is the World Happiness Report doing a good job measuring what truly matters? Along the way, we dive into Finland’s value of quiet satisfaction, the role of autonomy and contribution in organizations, the cultural acceptance of negative emotions, and the resilience of Sisu. Listeners will walk away with science-backed tools, cultural wisdom, and practical actions to bring more meaning into their own lives. Frank Martela, PhD, is a philosopher and researcher at Aalto University in Finland, specializing in motivation, well-being, and the science of meaning. Known internationally for his expertise on why Finland consistently tops global happiness rankings, his work blends psychology, philosophy, and cultural insight to help people live more self-chosen and purposeful lives.

1h 32m

YouPotential explores what it truly means to live a life well lived — through the lens of psychology, money, and meaning. Hosted by Shaun Maslyk—Certified Financial Planner®, Financial Behaviour Specialist®, and Positive Psychology Practitioner—the podcast delivers science-backed insights, candid conversations, and real stories that help people live with more intention.

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