Behind The Human with Marc Champagne

Marc Champagne
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Unpacking the stories and mental fitness practices of people living at the top of their game personally and professionally.

  1. The Hidden Story Behind Winnie the Pooh: Lessons in Creativity and Courage (Ft Lindsay Mattick)

    3D AGO

    The Hidden Story Behind Winnie the Pooh: Lessons in Creativity and Courage (Ft Lindsay Mattick)

    What if one small, curious decision could ripple across generations and change the world? In this heartfelt episode, Marc sits down with Lindsay Mattick, creative director, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling Finding Winnie — the true story that inspired Winnie the Pooh. Lindsay shares how her great-grandfather’s compassionate act of buying a bear cub for $20 during WWI led to one of the most beloved characters in literary history. Their conversation unfolds into a masterclass in creativity, storytelling, and the art of slowing down. From starting her own agency to balancing motherhood and meaning, Lindsay explores how we can all find connection, courage, and calm in a world obsessed with speed — and why she still walks every morning at sunrise to clear her mind and reconnect with her creative flow. Timestamps: [00:00] – Who is Lindsay Mattick? Mother, entrepreneur, and creative storyteller. [02:00] – The leap into entrepreneurship and learning to take risks. [06:00] – The incredible true story of her great-grandfather and the real Winnie. [11:00] – Turning family history into Finding Winnie, and the journey to publishing. [16:00] – The serendipity of finding the perfect illustrator. [20:00] – Feeling connected to her great-grandfather through storytelling. [23:00] – How storytelling shaped her creative agency, Pomp & Circumstance. [28:00] – Lessons from brand storytelling: emotion, depth, and meaning. [31:00] – Thoughts on AI, creativity, and the importance of humanity. [38:00] – The art of curiosity: raising kids and thinking deeply in an AI world. [39:00] – Morning walks and the rituals that spark creative clarity. [44:00] – “What would Winnie do?” — Finding wisdom in simplicity and calm. **** Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | * A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip Saunas. 🧠 x 💪 x 🥵 = 😃 * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min
  2. Claude Silver: How to Clean Your Mind and Be Yourself at Work

    NOV 2

    Claude Silver: How to Clean Your Mind and Be Yourself at Work

    What would change if every leader brought their whole heart to work? Marc sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and the force of empathy behind Gary Vaynerchuk’s global company, to celebrate the launch of her debut book Be Yourself at Work. Claude opens up about the years-long journey of writing it, how she overcame self-sabotage, and why patience—not pressure—is the real superpower of sustainable leadership. Together, they explore how fear and “fake urgency” have hijacked workplace culture, and how reconnecting to our hearts can transform not only how we lead but how we live. Claude shares her raw stories—from a 93-day wilderness expedition that redefined her resilience to the rituals she uses daily to “clean her mind.” Timestamps: 00:00 — Who is Claude Silver? From Chief Heart Officer to lifelong learner 02:00 — The calm before launch: why release day felt peaceful, not pressured 04:30 — Dancing with self-sabotage and learning to finish what you start 06:45 — Why writing her first book wasn’t a dream—it was a challenge 08:00 — The real reason she wrote Be Yourself at Work 12:00 — How fear and fake urgency drive workplace burnout 15:30 — Gen Z, empathy, and the next evolution of work culture 17:30 — Rituals that create real connection at work 19:30 — Why vulnerability builds belonging and trust 22:00 — Claude’s 93-day Outward Bound experience—learning true resilience 28:00 — Nature, humility, and the power of paying attention 30:00 — What it means to “clean your mind” daily 34:00 — Mental nutrition: being intentional with what you consume 36:00 — What Claude hopes readers take from her book 38:00 — A message to her late grandmother—and to all of us: “You did it. You believed in yourself.” **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | * A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip Saunas. 🧠 x 💪 x 🥵 = 😃 * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
  3. Reset Your Nervous System in 3 Moments a Day (Ft Dr. Patrick Porter)

    OCT 26

    Reset Your Nervous System in 3 Moments a Day (Ft Dr. Patrick Porter)

    What if three tiny resets could transform your day? Neuroscientist and BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter joins Marc to demystify brainwaves (alpha/theta), reveal why most adults are missing true recovery, and share simple, science-backed protocols to sleep deeper, focus better, and bounce back faster. From box breathing to hydration with minerals to timing your coffee, Dr. Porter shows how micro-habits compound into macro clarity. Timestamps: 00:00 – Who is Dr. Patrick Porter? From early biofeedback to BrainTap’s mission 02:30 – Growing up with the Silva Method: shifting from negativity to possibility 10:30 – Brainwaves 101: beta (reactive) vs. alpha (neutral/creative) vs. theta (inventive) 14:30 – Sound & light entrainment: isochronic tones, binaural beats, and why groups sync 18:00 – Sleep and the brain’s detox system; why level-4 sleep matters 23:00 – The “3 daily resets”: morning, afternoon, evening (and what to do in each) 24:10 – Morning: no blaring alarm; psychological sighs; sunlight & grounding 28:00 – Coffee timing (wait ~2 hours), cortisol rhythm, and hydration basics 31:00 – Midday: box breathing (Navy SEAL style) to flip out of sympathetic 33:00 – Case study: 20-minute 2pm reset → 26% more weekly output 35:00 – Night: 4-in/8-out breathing + gratitude to cue deeper sleep 40:00 – “Frequency finds frequency”: upgrade inputs (food, people, media) 42:00 – The “between selves” wobble: staying with the lows without getting stuck 45:00 – BrainTap effects in one session and why novelty protects neuroplasticity 49:00 – Why lights in the ears? Sunrise/sunset signaling & cellular “songs” 50:00 – The Brain Fitness Blueprint: 30-day plan and myth-busting “21 days” 53:00 – Stress as training; recovery ratios and the resilience dividend 55:00 – Closing: simple tools anyone can start today **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  4. Move Through It: The Power of Motion, Mindset, and Micro Habits (Ft Autumn Calabrese)

    OCT 19

    Move Through It: The Power of Motion, Mindset, and Micro Habits (Ft Autumn Calabrese)

    What if the way you move your body could completely rewrite how you think, feel, and lead? In this conversation, fitness entrepreneur and creator of the 21 Day Fix, Autumn Calabrese, joins Marc to explore how motion heals the mind, why failure is an essential teacher, and how our hardest moments often shape our greatest growth. From her childhood in Cleveland to building one of the most-watched fitness empires on the planet, Autumn opens up about trauma, self-belief, morning rituals, and the micro-habits that keep her centered while impacting millions. Timestamps: 00:00 — Who are you? 04:00 — From dance to personal training 09:30 — Healing old wounds through creation 13:00 — Hitting rock bottom and finding Tony Robbins 18:00 — Movement as medicine 22:00 — The 21 Day Fix origin story 28:00 — Speaking dreams into the universe 34:00 — Building a new brand and following the signs 35:00 — Morning rituals and mindset training 40:00 — Micro habits, not extremes 45:00 — Evening rituals and breathwork 49:00 — What’s next for Autumn and BODi 51:00 — Closing reflections **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min
  5. The Dojo of Daily Life: Blending Consciousness with Achievement (Ft Scott Britton)

    OCT 12

    The Dojo of Daily Life: Blending Consciousness with Achievement (Ft Scott Britton)

    What if the key to fulfillment wasn’t found in what you achieve, but in how you experience it? In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, entrepreneur and consciousness teacher Scott Britton joins Marc to explore the intersection of achievement and awareness. From his early startup success and outward perfection to a deep inner reckoning, Scott shares how meditation, psychedelics, and daily self-inquiry helped him awaken to a new way of living — one that integrates consciousness directly into work, relationships, and leadership. Together, they discuss the shift from “doing” to “being,” the layers of healing that unfold over time, and why true growth happens not on silent retreats but in the chaos of everyday life. Timestamps: 02:00 – The moment Scott realized he wasn’t his thoughts 05:00 – How alopecia and stress led to meditation 07:00 – Outward success vs. inner emptiness 09:30 – The opening that came through suffering 10:00 – Ayahuasca and the direct experience of consciousness 13:00 – Exploring altered states through breath, sound, and stillness 15:00 – Realizing the “wrong game” — from startups to self-awareness 17:00 – Everyday life as a dojo for consciousness 18:30 – Tracking moments of disturbance and unwinding patterns 21:00 – Why spirituality must be integrated into work and life 23:00 – Grace and pacing through the healing journey 26:00 – Observing emotions like characters at a party 29:00 – The separation of achievement and spiritual growth 33:00 – Conscious evolution as the next frontier for humanity 36:00 – The pioneer’s paradox: not celebrated while you’re pioneering 38:00 – The source code of change: why consciousness comes first 42:00 – What Scott hopes readers take from The Conscious Creator  **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min
  6. Sacred Spaces for Modern Minds (Ft Michael Dellios)

    OCT 5

    Sacred Spaces for Modern Minds (Ft Michael Dellios)

    What if the sanctuary you’re looking for is one you build with your own two hands? In this episode, I sit with Michael Dellios, artist, builder, and co-founder of Sip Saunas. From growing up on job sites with his father to becoming a lifelong entrepreneur, Michael shares how following his curiosity led him from advertising to furniture-making to creating spaces that restore health, connection, and presence. We dive into sauna culture, rituals that quiet the mind, and why creating sacred spaces—whether it’s a chair, a mug, or a sauna—can transform the way we live. This is a conversation about creativity, resilience, trusting your gut, and building not just structures, but experiences that last for generations. Timestamps: 00:00 – Who is Michael Dellios? A beautifully imperfect human 02:00 – The peace of building with your hands 04:00 – Growing up with a builder father and learning artistry through design 05:30 – The entrepreneurial journey: from grass-cutting to marketing to music to furniture 07:00 – Feeling unfulfilled and searching for deeper meaning in work 09:00 – The pivot: from psychotherapy dreams to building saunas 11:00 – The first sauna project and the impact it had on community 14:00 – Trusting your gut and finding clarity in silence 18:00 – Building the first SIP sauna and commitment to sustainable materials 22:00 – Saunas as ancestral sanctuaries: slowing down and reconnecting 26:00 – Rituals with Lisa: breathwork, stretching, and sacred boundaries 29:00 – Morning routines that rebaptize the mind daily 31:00 – Handling anxiety, doubt, and the practice of dots forming a line 36:00 – Practical advice for buying or building a sauna 40:00 – The importance of testing saunas before investing 42:00 – Creating sacred spaces beyond the sauna: chairs, mugs, and rituals 44:00 – Vipassana, plant medicine, and new edges in mental fitness 46:00 – The joy in everyday rituals and final reflections   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
  7. Repatterning the Brain: What Near-Death Taught Lisa Garr About Living Fully

    SEP 28

    Repatterning the Brain: What Near-Death Taught Lisa Garr About Living Fully

    What if a single accident could forever change the way you see life, fear, and possibility? In this powerful conversation, Lisa Garr—broadcaster, entrepreneur, and near-death experiencer—shares how a mountain biking crash opened a door to another dimension of awareness. From navigating memory loss and brain healing to building a career amplifying voices of transformation, Lisa reveals how imagination, intention, and perspective can unlock flow and possibility in all our lives. Timestamps: [00:01:00] The accident that changed everything—Lisa’s near-death experience and the pine tree lesson. [00:05:00] The fear that shut her voice down—and two years of recovery through meditation and neurofeedback. [00:12:00] Why imagination is the golden key to unlocking miracles. [00:17:00] Flow states, awareness, and how we can experience “near-death insights” without trauma. [00:23:00] Fear vs. presence: why fear only exists in the past and future. [00:25:00] The Bali story—helping a friend hover between worlds. [00:30:00] Discovering her service through broadcasting and healing frequency. [00:33:00] Kindness as the new normal: why these conversations shouldn’t be “woo-woo.” [00:41:00] Setting powerful intentions and finding alignment with new work and purpose. [00:45:00] Lisa’s non-negotiable: saying no, resting, and avoiding burnout. [00:47:00] Final reflections: perspective, imagination, and embracing possibilities.   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
  8. Human + AI: Unlocking the Next Era of Work and Connection (Ft Lamees Butt)

    SEP 21

    Human + AI: Unlocking the Next Era of Work and Connection (Ft Lamees Butt)

    What sustains you when you’re standing between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming? In this conversation, Marc sits down with Lamees Butt, builder, entrepreneur, and founder of Riser, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the messy middle of building. From Lego castles as a child to scaling tech companies and now reimagining the hiring process, Lamees shares candid insights on resilience, visualization, confidence, and why culture—not skill—determines success. She also opens up about the personal loss of her mother and how her mother’s lessons in confidence continue to shape her journey today. This is an honest, practical, and deeply human look at building—whether it’s a career, a company, or yourself. Timestamps: 00:00 | Who are you? Lamees on being a builder 03:00 | From Lego blocks to early entrepreneurial sparks 06:00 | First ventures, failures, and the lessons of timing 08:00 | Losing autonomy and the awakening to build for herself 11:00 | Visualization + planning: Lamees’ practice for clarity and momentum 17:00 | The “messy middle” of entrepreneurship and mental health 21:00 | Spin bikes, silence, and the tools to reset energy 24:00 | Why intuition is the leader’s ultimate competitive advantage 26:00 | Introducing Riser: reimagining hiring with video + AI + humanity 34:00 | Gen Z, networking, and the hidden job market 41:00 | Conquering the confidence crisis: how to pitch yourself in 60 seconds 45:00 | What makes Lamees smile: carrying forward her mother’s legacy of confidence   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
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