Alchemy Podcast with Doug Carwright

Doug Cartwright

Welcome to The Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright Join Doug Cartwright, the author of the best-selling book "Holy Shit We Are Alive," on a transformative journey to unlock the secrets of truly living. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the tools, insights, and practices that can help you feel more alive, elevate your life, and embrace your fullest potential. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—spiritual teachers, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and more—all sharing their unique perspectives on what it means to live a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or just a fresh perspective, The Alchemy Podcast is here to help you start truly living. Subscribe and embark on the journey to transform your life today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5 天前

    Coaching That Builds Players Up (Not Breaks Them Down) ft. Braden Brown | The Alchemy Podcast #44

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Braden Brown, Performance & Mental Health Coach at BYU (and Doug’s former high-school sports rival).  They revisit chippy hardwood memories, Braden’s position switch at BYU, and the “welcome to college” moment that planted fear and how a single sports-psych session reframed everything.  They dig into coaching frameworks (“connect before you correct”), bouncing back after mistakes (WIN: What’s Important Now), perfectionism and NIL pressure in today’s college sports, and practical reset tools athletes can use in high-stakes moments.  Timestamps of Key Moments 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Braden Brown, BYU Performance & Mental Health Coach 00:34 – Rivalry Rewind: High-school battles, stitches, and an ejection story 02:10 – Position Shift: From tight end to tackle & a “rag-doll” moment vs. Koa Misi 04:20 – Aftermath & Fear: Film-room embarrassment and playing not to get beat 06:05 – Better Feedback: “Connect before you correct” and seeking context first 07:50 – Mindset Flip: One sports-psych session—focus on controllables, not fear 09:22 – Bounce-Back Tools: Recovering fast with WIN—What’s Important Now 10:55 – Common Struggles: Perfectionism, NIL era pressure, and roster anxiety 12:30 – Growth Lens: The power of yet for bench-to-field transitions 14:05 – Career Path: From IUPUI to BYU; shoutout to Kurt and mental performance 15:40 – On-Field Resets: Visualization, a physical “reset button,” and “flush it” cue 17:15 – Play Present: Mindfulness & the Serenity Prayer—be where your feet are Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Branden: IG: @dr.b.phd

    56 分鐘
  2. 9月4日

    The Power of Pivot Moments ft. Chelsea Baugh | The Alchemy Podcast #43

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with long-time friend Chelsea Baugh to explore curiosity, compassion, and the pivots that shape our lives.  Chelsea opens up about raising a non-binary child, navigating adoption, pursuing her MBA at 40, and the intentional practices that sustain her marriage. Together, Doug and Chelsea discuss spirituality, respect, parenting, and how to find clarity even in the midst of life’s most difficult challenges. Timestamps of Key Moments00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Chelsea Baugh, long-time friend and seeker of wisdom 02:10 – Curiosity as a Strength: How Chelsea’s innate desire to go deep shaped her life and relationships 06:40 – Anatomy of Peace: Lessons on compassion, conflict, and living with a heart at peace 13:15 – Pivot Moments: Raising a non-binary child and choosing love over resistance 20:05 – Marriage Foundations: Communication, intimacy, and values that keep her relationship with Casey strong 27:42 – Navigating Conflict: Why repair and intentionality matter more than perfection 34:58 – The Quarterly Check-In: How she and Casey align on calendars, kids, and their relationship 40:30 – Entering Her 40s: Lessons from her 30s and hopes for the next decade 46:55 – Adoption Journey: From fertility struggles to the clarity that opened the door to adoption 54:18 – Spiritual Nudges: How Chelsea discerns divine guidance from her own thoughts 1:03:05 – MBA Challenges: Stepping into fear, finding her voice, and handling imposter syndrome 1:15:40 – Inner Tools: Doug shares practices for relaxing the body and accessing clarity 1:28:10 – Faith, Direction & Stewardship: Finding alignment through spirituality and intentional living Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Chelsea: IG: @chelseaba

    1 小時 4 分鐘
  3. 8月28日

    From $40K a Year to Generational Wealth ft. Suli Zinck | The Alchemy Podcast #42

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with three-time Golden Door winner and sales mentor Suli Zinck.  They dive into her 17-year journey in door-to-door sales  from knocking doors in worn-out Vans to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio.  Suli shares how she’s navigated self-limiting beliefs, balanced family and career, built discipline, and invested strategically for long-term freedom. She opens up about the mindset needed to sustain high performance, why fear can be a powerful ally, and how she’s now mentoring others to level up without leaving their companies.  Packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and raw honesty, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and growth both personal and financial. Timestamps of Key Moments: 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Suli Zinck on her 40th birthday 03:14 – Biggest lesson learned at 39: Relationships over everything 06:59 – From missionary work to 12 summers in pest control 12:45 – Balancing motherhood, marriage, and sales success 18:04 – Meeting her husband and building an unorthodox partnership 25:30 – Communication habits that keep her marriage strong 29:18 – Where her discipline and work ethic came from 36:14 – Breaking out of a scarcity mindset and embracing personal growth 44:53 – Overcoming self-limiting beliefs in sales and leadership 54:27 – The power of working with fear instead of avoiding it 59:40 – Being a woman and person of color in door-to-door sales 1:06:55 – Discovering her strengths through human design and therapy 1:13:48 – Why investing in coaching paid off 10x 1:20:19 – How Suli built her real estate and investment portfolio 1:29:47 – Lessons from losing $100K and bouncing back stronger 1:35:55 – Advice for sales reps heading into August grind mode 1:43:20 – Daily habits that separate top reps from the rest 1:50:05 – Why experienced reps also need accountability and mentorship 1:55:42 – How to join Suli’s mentorship blitzes and programs Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Suli: IG: @femaleknockersunite

    53 分鐘
  4. 8月21日

    Finding Wisdom in the Age of AI ft. Jeff Burningham. | The Alchemy Podcast #41

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham.  Together they dive deep into Jeff’s new book, The Last Book Written by a Human, exploring AI as both a transformative tool and an existential mirror for humanity. Jeff shares personal stories on spirituality, vulnerability, psychedelics, and the importance of community in the age of intelligent machines.  They discuss the need to rehumanize ourselves, embrace imperfection, lean into awe and wonder, and strengthen our capacity to feel discomfort as a pathway to growth. This candid conversation weaves together business insight, mystical experiences, and heartfelt reflections on love, presence, and purpose. Timestamps of Key Moments: 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Jeff Burningham, author of The Last Book Written by a Human03:42 – The bull case for AI and why Jeff focuses on its spiritual implications07:18 – AI as a “cosmic mirror” reflecting humanity’s data and behavior 12:05 – The beauty of imperfection and the irreplaceable messiness of being human16:44 – Why relationships and friction are essential in an AI-driven world 22:51 – Doug’s story of leaving his phone to connect with community and nature 29:38 – Jeff on embodiment, relationships, and nature as humanity’s greatest teachers34:12 – Finding awe and wonder through presence and seeing with “new eyes”40:16 – Distinguishing between the higher self and the ego’s fearful voice46:02 – Psychedelics, mystical experiences, and rethinking spirituality55:27 – The importance of shedding conditioning to uncover our true nature1:03:14 – Love as the ultimate purpose behind Jeff’s work and life journeyFollow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Jeff: IG: @jeffburninghamGet his book: The Last Book Written by a Human / https://www.jeffburningham.com/book/

    1 小時 2 分鐘
  5. 8月14日

    The One Skill Every Successful Person Has | The Alchemy Podcast #40

    In this solo episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright shares the powerful insights behind his second spiritual awakening and introduces a tool he calls Inner Alchemy, a practical three-step process to increase your capacity to handle emotional discomfort. Doug reflects on the three unavoidable realities of life-pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work and unpacks how our resistance to them often creates more suffering. Drawing on stories from his own spiritual journey, coaching practice, and even an ayahuasca ceremony, Doug teaches us how to lean into discomfort with grace, calm, and self-trust. This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to move from emotional reactivity to personal mastery. Timestamps of Key Moments: 0:00 – Intro: Doug sets the stage for this solo episode and shares how discomfort is the key trait of the most successful people he knows. 03:45 – Embracing Emotional Discomfort: Why chasing success to avoid unpleasant emotions is a losing game. 08:00 – The Illusion of Arrival: Doug explains the common trap of thinking external success will eliminate inner turmoil. 13:12 – Three Realities of Life: Pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work—and what happens when we stop resisting them. 19:58 – The Mountain Analogy: Doug recalls a pivotal moment when he realized that life is an ongoing climb, not a destination. 25:10 – Introducing Inner Alchemy: A practical tool to transmute discomfort rather than escape it. 28:30 – Understanding T.A.R.: Tension, Anxiety, and Resistance as signals for when to apply inner alchemy. 32:22 – Step One – Unclench: Releasing physical tension as the first step to navigating inner disturbance. 36:04 – Step Two – Welcome It, Don’t Touch It: Why resisting emotions only makes them grow, and how to sit with discomfort. 41:40 – The Dementor Metaphor: Doug shares an ayahuasca vision that changed how he relates to emotional pain. 46:35 – Step Three – I Can Handle This: The mantra that can shift your nervous system and increase your capacity. 51:05 – Living in Triple C: Calm in the body, confident in the self, and clear in the mind—Doug’s target state for handling life. Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE

    31 分鐘
  6. 8月7日

    How I Became a Woman Leader in a Male-Dominated World ft. Megan Prince | The Alchemy Podcast #39

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Megan Prince, a seasoned entrepreneur and Chief Revenue Officer, to discuss her remarkable journey from door-to-door sales to corporate leadership.  Megan opens up about her transition from Vivint to the tech world, navigating the corporate ladder, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, accountability, and personal growth. Megan also dives deep into her spirituality, daily practices, and why she believes life is a simulation. From meditation to breathwork and embracing joy, Megan shares the tools that have helped her cultivate success and live a fulfilling life. Timestamps of Key Moments: 03:40 - Door-to-Door Sales: Megan’s early challenges and success in the field 07:00 - Transition to Corporate: Megan’s shift from door-to-door to a more structured corporate role 10:10 - Leadership Lessons: How door-to-door sales prepared her for corporate success 13:35 - The Power of Accountability: How Megan practices extreme ownership and accountability with her team 17:00 - Tapping into the ‘Why’: The importance of understanding personal and team motivations 21:15 - Personal Growth: Megan’s advice on self-development and navigating challenges in the corporate space 28:00 - The Boomerang Effect: Why what you give comes back multiplied 32:00 - Overcoming Obstacles: How Megan learned to tackle difficulties and continue growing 35:00 - The ‘Above the Line’ Mentality: How taking responsibility transforms leadership 40:20 - The Power of ‘Being Okay’: Why Megan believes true happiness comes from within 45:00 - The Evolution of ‘Why’: Megan’s changing motivations and what drives her today 49:45 - Life’s Big Questions: Megan and Doug discuss the meaning of life and the possibility of reincarnation 53:15 - The Simulation Theory: Megan’s thoughts on living in a simulation and multiple realities 56:30 - Hobbies & Self-Care: How Megan finds joy in life beyond work 59:10 - Closing Thoughts: Megan’s advice for women in leadership and her vision for the future Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Megan:  IG: @megggprince

    51 分鐘
  7. 7月31日

    Outstanding Standards and the Cost of Playing Small ft. Brock Painter | The Alchemy Podcast #38

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright welcomes Brock Painter, founder of NeuroMastery, for a vulnerable and powerful conversation on emotional resilience, personal transformation, and what it takes to go beyond surface-level self-help. Brock shares how multiple concussions ended his football dreams in high school and led to a long journey of healing, growth, and eventually the creation of his own program, NeuroMastery. Together, Doug and Brock explore the difference between fear and faith, ego and intuition, and how physical challenges like 100-mile ultramarathons can forge the kind of self-worth that no external success can buy. They discuss the moment Brock burned the boats and entered his first 100-mile race with just $500 in the bank, the standards that define high-performing communities, and how men can begin to transmute their pain into purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, father, athlete, or someone quietly feeling stuck in the monotony of life, this episode is a deep, expansive reminder that the greatest transformations happen from the inside out. Timestamps of Key Moments: 02:58 - Doug reflects on Brock's joyful energy and commitment to growth 06:42 - Brock's early life, football injuries, and the birth of NeuroMastery 12:10 - The defining moment: His wife calls out his misalignment with finance 16:25 - How to distinguish fear from faith and ego from intuition 22:18 - Turning down a sales leadership opportunity to pursue purpose 29:45 - Courage over confidence: Why quitting finance led to inner alignment 35:40 - Building a business with $500 and betting it all on a 100-mile race 41:05 - The terrorist voice: Brock's tools for handling self-doubt 49:17 - Lessons from ultramarathons: Why mile 40 is where most people quit 56:20 - The standards that define poor, good, excellent, and outstanding performance 01:06:02 - Building from the inside out: How NeuroMastery changes lives Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERE https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Brock:  IG: @brockpainterofficial

    56 分鐘
  8. 7月24日

    How to Build Real Wealth with Intention ft. David Allred |The Alchemy Podcast #37

    In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Dave Allred—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Axia Partners. Together, they unpack Dave’s remarkable journey from a difficult childhood and early days in door-to-door sales to building wealth, purpose, and a legacy rooted in freedom and intentionality. Dave opens up about running away from home at 17, the mindset that kept him going through rejection, and the principles that have shaped his success. They dive deep into leadership, lifestyle design, health optimization, fatherhood, AI for investing, and what it truly means to live a life by design, not by default. Dave also introduces his unique concept of “experiential investing” and explains why Axia Partners is doubling down on multifamily and RV park assets. Timestamps of Key Moments: 05:16 – Door-to-Door Foundations: Leveraging sales as a launchpad for long-term success 07:07 – Early Life Challenges: Running away, surviving on his own, and building grit 12:20 – Leadership Lessons: Why developing people became more fulfilling than selling 18:13 – Sales, Leadership, and Recruitment: The trifecta for building seven-figure success 22:06 – Lifestyle Design: Building a 10-tab spreadsheet to live with intention 26:17 – Health Optimization: Peptides, stem cells, and biohacking for high performance 30:11 – Energy Triangle: Why sleep, movement, and diet drive clarity and success 32:26 – Buying Back Time: How executive assistants and AI freed up Dave’s bandwidth 36:39 – AI Use Case: Dave’s 12-member “investment committee” including Elon & Buffett 43:13 – Financial Freedom Equation: The “40 by 40” goal that helped him retire at 36 46:15 – Experiential Investing: How Axia teaches its investors as they earn 50:27 – Investment Focus: Multifamily & RV parks, and why RVs are the next frontier 53:58 – How to Get Involved: Visit AxiPartners.com or connect with Dave Allred on social media 56:09 – Final Thoughts: Clarity breeds motivation, and why the best is yet to come Follow Doug: IG: @doug_cartwrightJoin the Alchemy Accelerator: HERESubscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE Follow Dave: IG: @daveallred Books and Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Life Style Design Template: https://www.daveallred.com/resources-media/How Will You Measure Your Life?  Bookhttps://www.functionhealth.com/

    52 分鐘

簡介

Welcome to The Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright Join Doug Cartwright, the author of the best-selling book "Holy Shit We Are Alive," on a transformative journey to unlock the secrets of truly living. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the tools, insights, and practices that can help you feel more alive, elevate your life, and embrace your fullest potential. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—spiritual teachers, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and more—all sharing their unique perspectives on what it means to live a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or just a fresh perspective, The Alchemy Podcast is here to help you start truly living. Subscribe and embark on the journey to transform your life today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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