Zac Palmer’s Perpetual Growth Podcast

Zac Palmer
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Welcome to The Perpetual Growth Podcast with Zac Palmer—the show where we explore the strategies, insights, and stories that empower you to grow your business, strengthen your relationships, and elevate your health. Because growth isn’t just about what you achieve—it’s about who you become along the way.

  1. Oct 12

    How to Rebuild Your Life When Everything Falls Apart | EP 87

    Mental resilience, overcoming adversity, and rebuilding your life aren't just about having the right mindset. They're about the decisions you make when life gives you every reason to quit. I've always believed that success has less to do with what we achieve and more to do with who we become along the way. But what happens when everything you've built is suddenly taken away? In this 87th episode of The Perpetual Growth Podcast, I sit down with John Ulsh, entrepreneur, resilience keynote speaker, executive coach, and USA Today bestselling author of The Upside of Down. In 2007, John survived a catastrophic car accident with less than a 3% chance of survival. He spent 18 days in a coma, underwent more than 45 surgeries, and faced years of physical recovery. But what stood out to me wasn't just his survival. It was how he approached rebuilding his life when the future looked nothing like he'd imagined. One thing John shared really stayed with me: There's a difference between allowing yourself to have a difficult day and deciding you're done trying. I think that's something worth considering, especially for those of us who are constantly pushing toward the next goal. Because sometimes, personal growth isn't about achieving more. It's about learning how to move forward when the path you expected no longer exists. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply navigating a challenging season, I hope this conversation gives you a different perspective on resilience, success, and what it means to keep growing. AUDIO CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction: A Story of Survival and Resilience 02:00 – Life Before the Accident 05:00 – Building Mental Toughness Through Discipline 08:00 – The Accident That Changed Everything 13:00 – Surviving Against the Odds 17:00 – Waking Up After 18 Days in a Coma 20:00 – From Survival to Rebuilding a Life 23:00 – Finding Strength in Small Actions 26:00 – The Difference Between Resting and Quitting 28:00 – Why Positivity Doesn't Mean Ignoring Pain 30:00 – Learning to Manage Emotional Highs and Lows --- John is the founder of Unbreakable Success, a resilience keynote speaker, executive coach, entrepreneur, and author of the USA Today bestselling book The Upside of Down. His work focuses on helping people and organizations turn adversity into meaningful action. Connect with John Ulsh: Book: The Upside of Down   Organization: Unbreakable Success   Website: https://johnulsh.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnulsh/  Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thezacpalmer/  Subscribe to The Perpetual Growth Podcast for more conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and building a life of meaningful success. I'd love to hear your perspective: Has a difficult experience ever changed the way you define success? . . . . #MentalResilience #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipMindset #PerpetualGrowthPodcast

  2. Sep 15

    The Modern Masculinity Crisis: How Men Can Rebuild Purpose, Confidence & Connection | EP 86

    The Modern Masculinity Crisis: How Men Can Rebuild Purpose, Confidence & Connection | EP 86 Modern masculinity, men’s mental health, male loneliness, purpose, confidence, and relationships are at the heart of this powerful conversation. What does it actually mean to be a good man today? I sit down with Bill McCamley for an honest discussion about the challenges men face in a rapidly changing world—and what it takes to build healthier masculinity, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of purpose. He  is a former New Mexico Secretary of Labor, state representative, educator, entrepreneur, and author of Right My Dudes...Now What?: Being a Man in the 21st Century Without Being a D*ck. His work focuses on men's mental health, loneliness, communication, accountability, relationships, and modern masculinity. Connect with Bill: Website: https://www.billmccamley.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mccamley-13a14912/ Book: Right My Dudes...Now What? [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963511751?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback] Bill's website also provides access to his book, writing, speaking opportunities, media inquiries, and social channels including Facebook, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and Substack. For speaking, media, podcast, or book inquiries: bill@billmccamley.net If this conversation gave you something to think about, subscribe to the Perpetual Growth Podcast for more conversations on leadership, personal growth, purpose, and becoming better in every area of life. ----- Audio Chapters: 00:00 — What Does It Mean to Be a Good Man? 03:04 — Responsibility, Growth & Accountability 06:38 — Extreme Ownership & Vulnerability 09:59 — Bill’s Political Journey & Finding Purpose 13:42 — COVID, Pressure & a Personal Breaking Point 16:48 — Mental Health & Asking for Help 20:25 — Why Men Are Losing Hope & Connection 24:22 — The Loss of Healthy Spaces for Men 27:39 — Mentorship, Role Models & AI Relationships 30:53 — Porn, Relationships & Real-Life Connection 34:42 — Education, Purpose & Taking Responsibility 36:42 — Masculinity, Dating & Modern Relationships #HealthyMasculinity #MensMentalHealth #MaleLoneliness #ModernMasculinity #PersonalGrowth #Leadership

  3. Sep 7

    How to Reinvent Your Life After 40 Without Starting Over | EP 85

    Feeling stuck between the career that pays the bills and the life you actually want?  In this episode, leukemia survivor and former CPA-turned-entrepreneur Jeanne Phares breaks down exactly how she reinvented her life not once, but four times and how you can start your own reinvention without blowing up your income or your identity. Jeanne shares the real, unfiltered process behind walking away from a "safe" career, the mindset shift that let her rebuild after a cancer diagnosis, and the specific coaching framework she now uses to help women over 40 build strength, confidence, and purpose in midlife.  If you've ever asked yourself "is this really the life I want?" — this conversation is for you! Jeanne Phares is a bestselling author, certified Health and Wellness Coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Sage Lifestyle Press, a publishing house dedicated to practical, evidence-based resources for women navigating midlife. A retired CPA and leukemia survivor, Jeanne has helped thousands of women rebuild strength, confidence, and purpose after 40. Her bestselling book, The Beginner's Guide to Strength Training for Women Over 50, has sold over 10,000 copies. Connect with Jeanne Phares: 🌐 Website: https://sage-lifestyle-press.com  📩 Contact/Collabs: https://sage-lifestyle-press.com/contact  💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeanne-phares-79584a3  📚 Books: Search "Jeanne Phares" on Amazon, including The Beginner's Guide to Strength Training for Women Over 50 and The Practical Guide to Retirement Planning Audio Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Is this really the life I want? 02:10 – Meet Jeanne Phares: CPA to reinvention coach 05:30 – The surprising truth: Jeanne is an introvert 08:15 – Her leukemia diagnosis and the sentence that changed everything 14:40 – How cancer became a catalyst for reinvention 19:20 – Building her bestselling book and coaching business 24:50 – The 23andMe message that helped save her life 29:00 – How to leave a career you've outgrown without losing income 36:15 – Why support from your partner matters more than you think 42:00 – Can you get "too specific" about your next chapter? 48:30 – Why niching down is the #1 mistake in business 52:00 – Closing thoughts: rewriting your story after 40 If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Perpetual Growth Podcast for more conversations on business, health, mindset, and the legacy you're building.

  4. Aug 31

    Success vs. Fulfillment: Why You’re Feeling Empty (And How to Fix It) | EP 84

    Success, fulfillment, purpose, intuition, and personal growth don’t always move in the same direction. You can achieve your goals, build a successful career, and still feel like something is missing. In this conversation with Karen Weaver and Adrea Peters, co-authors of Heart Frequency: The Science of Using Your Internal Guidance System to Create an Extraordinary Life, to explore what it really takes to live with greater alignment, purpose, and fulfillment. They discuss why achievement doesn’t always create fulfillment, how old stories influence our decisions, the role of intuition in finding direction, and why creating space to listen to yourself can lead to better choices. 👉 Karen Weaver is an award-winning author, publisher, TEDx speaker, life philosopher, and founder of Hear Us Roar and Legacy Omnimedia. She has authored more than 40 books. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karen-weaver-04042b381/  Website: https://www.kpwofficial.com/legacyomnmedia  Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Karen-Weaver/s? rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKaren%2BWeaver  👉 Adrea Peters is an internationally recognized author whose work explores human potential, consciousness, creativity, and extraordinary living. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrea-l-peters-10790029b/  Website: https://adreapeters.com/  Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/3871544.Adrea_L_Peters  If you’re interested in leadership, personal growth, purpose, intuition, fulfillment, and meaningful success, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live in alignment. Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business growth, personal development, and purposeful living. Audio Chapters: 00:00 Why Successful People Still Feel Empty 01:00 What Is Heart Frequency? 05:20 How Karen and Adrea Found Their Shared Philosophy 10:30 Why Personal Development Doesn’t Always Create Alignment 16:00 The Stories We Keep Living 23:00 Breaking Old Patterns 28:00 Trusting Intuition 30:00 The Power of Silence and Stillness 32:00 “How Do I Feel Right Now?” 36:00 What Heart Frequency Really Means 38:00 Choosing Love Over Fear #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Purpose #Fulfillment #Intuition #SelfAwareness

  5. Aug 24

    Why Comfort Is Killing Your Growth | EP 83

    Business growth, leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurship often begin where comfort ends.  What if the friction you're trying to avoid is actually what could make you better? In this episode of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, Zac Palmer sits down with Brian Duncanson, entrepreneur, financial coach, MBA, and co-founder behind Spartan Race, to explore how adversity, customer feedback, and calculated action helped turn a bold idea into a global endurance brand. Spartan's story is a powerful reminder: you don't build something that lasts by avoiding every obstacle. You build it by learning how to use them. - Brian Duncanson is an entrepreneur, financial coach, MBA, and co-founder behind Spartan Race. His latest book, *Becoming Spartan: Leveraging Friction to Forge, Scale, and Outlast*, explores the lessons behind building and scaling through adversity. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-duncanson-6825971a/ Book: Becoming Spartan: Leveraging Friction to Forge, Scale, and Outlast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/brian_duncanson Subscribe to the Perpetual Growth Podcast for conversations on leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal development. AUDIOCHAPTERS 00:00 – Why Comfort Can Limit Your Growth 02:00 – The Mindset Behind Spartan 05:00 – From Corporate Life to Adventure Racing 08:00 – Building Spartan From Scratch 12:00 – Why Speed Beats the Perfect Plan 16:00 – Turning Friction Into a Competitive Advantage 20:00 – How Challenges Create Customer Loyalty 24:00 – Positive Friction and Better Leadership 28:00 – Learning to Ask for Help 32:00 – Turning Crisis Into Innovation 36:00 – Building a Business That Outlasts Trends 40:00 – The Power of Customer Feedback and Adaptation 44:00 – Leading Through Uncertainty 48:00 – Why the Obstacle Can Become the Opportunity   #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #Innovation #SpartanRace

  6. Aug 17

    Why High Achievers Are So Stressed | EP 82

    Stress, high achievement, mindfulness, leadership, and self-awareness are more connected than we often realize. As high performers, we're usually taught to handle more, push harder, and build more resilience. But what if that's not always the answer? Today's episode, I sit down with Vahid Coskun, a mindfulness coach, leadership facilitator, yoga therapist, and founder of Wellness Assembly, to unpack a question I think a lot of successful people eventually face: What if the life you're working so hard to manage isn't actually the life you want? We talk about why high achievers can carry so much stress, how identity shapes our decisions, where self-sabotage comes from, and why mindfulness isn't simply about becoming calmer. Vahid brings a different perspective: sometimes stress isn't something we need to eliminate. Sometimes it's information. One idea that really stood out to me: when you're on the right path, hard work can feel more like ambition than anxiety. That's worth thinking about. ----- Vahid Coskun is a mindfulness coach, leadership facilitator, yoga therapist, and founder of Wellness Assembly. He works with individuals, teams, and organizations to develop resilience, reduce stress, improve focus, and perform at a higher level through greater awareness. The conversation also references Vahid's books on yoga and mindfulness, including a mindfulness book that uses short stories to explore the subject. The transcript doesn't provide the specific book titles or links, so I haven't guessed at them. LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/acoskun/ Website: https://www.wellnessassemblyservices.com/ Books: https://bit.ly/4cEswSR ------ Audio Chapters 00:00 Why Stress Really Happens 01:15 Understanding Stress 03:00 From Yoga to Mindfulness 05:15 What Mindfulness Really Means 08:00 The Problem With “Good Vibes Only” 10:20 Identity & Anxiety 13:00 Self-Sabotage Explained 15:30 Why High Achievers Struggle 18:30 Finding Your Own Path 21:00 Staying in Control 24:00 The Power of Curiosity 27:00 When Success Feels Empty 29:00 The Power of Breath 31:00 When Success Doesn't Feel Right #Leadership #HighPerformance #Mindfulness #StressManagement #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

  7. Aug 10

    The Truth About Success, Purpose & Relationships | EP 81

    What does 90 years of life teach you about success, leadership, purpose, relationships, marriage, and legacy?  Jim Paulk Jr. shares the lessons that took him decades to understand and why the people around you may matter more than what you accomplish. After serving as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Naval officer and spending 26 years in manufacturing management with Procter & Gamble, Jim Paulk Jr. took on another unexpected chapter: becoming an author in his eighties. His perspective is remarkably simple: You rarely accomplish anything significant alone. Jim reflects on growing up during the Great Depression, his years at Annapolis, the relationships that shaped his life, and the 60-year marriage that taught him some of his deepest lessons about trust, loyalty, mutual respect, partnership, and love. But this conversation goes far beyond marriage. It explores what it means to find your purpose, surround yourself with the right people, keep reinventing yourself, preserve meaningful stories, and build a life that still matters long after professional success fades. His books include: 📖 Shaking Up the World: Stories of the Naval Academy Class of 1957 — a collection of stories from his classmates, including extraordinary accounts of military service, innovation, leadership, and achievement. https://www.amazon.com/Shaking-Up-World-Stories-Academy-ebook/dp/B0D3VS3GJG  📖 How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships — a collection exploring the many unexpected ways people find love and connection. https://www.amazon.com/How-Found-Love-Stories-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0H3QT1RBN?ref_=ast_author_mpb  Connect with Jim Paulk Jr. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-D-Paulk-Jr-Author-61565536059908/  Personal Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/jim.paulk.405886/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-paulk-14569151/  Audio Chapters 00:00 — What 90 Years Can Teach Us About Life 01:30 — Purpose, Direction & Personal Growth 04:00 — Why Relationships Matter More Than Achievement 07:00 — Growing Up During the Great Depression 10:00 — Lessons From the U.S. Naval Academy 13:00 — The Stories Behind *Shaking Up the World* 16:00 — Why Jim Started Writing in His Eighties 18:00 — Finding Love in Unexpected Places 21:00 — The Story of Jim and Pat 24:00 — The Foundation of a 60-Year Marriage 27:00 — Trust, Loyalty & Mutual Respect 29:00 — Building a Legacy Through Stories If this conversation gave you a different perspective on success, relationships, leadership, or legacy, share the lesson that stayed with you most. Subscribe to the Perpetual Growth Podcast for more conversations on business growth, leadership, personal development, relationships, and building a meaningful life. #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #Success #LifeLessons

  8. Aug 3

    The Moment I Realized I Was the Problem | EP 80

    Why do so many ambitious, intelligent, and successful people still struggle with stress, unhealthy relationships, burnout, or the feeling that they're constantly proving themselves? In this conversation, Dr. Nima Rahmany unpacks one of the biggest hidden drivers of human behavior: the nervous system. Together they explore why childhood wounds often fuel high achievement, how unresolved trauma silently shapes leadership, business, relationships, and health, and what it actually takes to break destructive patterns. If you're building a business, leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to become the healthiest version of yourself, this conversation will change how you think about success. ---- Dr. Nima Rahmany is a former chiropractor, educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of The Overview Method. His work focuses on nervous system regulation, attachment healing, trauma integration, emotional resilience, and helping people break intergenerational patterns to build healthier relationships and lives. Connect with Dr. Nima Rahmany: • Website: https://becometriggerproof.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnimarahmany/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chironimz Programs: • The Overview Method • Cycle Breakers Community Books: Dr. Nima is widely known for his educational programs and workshops. At the time of writing, no major published book is listed through his official channels. Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, business growth, mindset, entrepreneurship, and becoming the kind of leader people trust. #Leadership #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #HighPerformance #Entrepreneurship #AttachmentStyles #BusinessLeadership Audio Chapters 00:00 Why Success Doesn't Guarantee Fulfillment 01:15 Meet Dr. Nima Rahmany 03:40 Why High Performers Are Often Driven by Childhood Wounds 08:20 When Achievement Becomes Unsustainable 13:10 From Chiropractor to Emotional Healing Expert 20:15 Trauma Bonds & Toxic Relationship Patterns 29:30 Becoming Trigger-Proof 36:45 What Trauma Really Is 44:30 Understanding Attachment Styles 55:10 Anxious vs Avoidant Relationships 1:08:30 Can One Person Save the Relationship? 1:18:00 Healing Yourself First 1:24:00 Leadership, Family & Breaking Generational Cycles

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Welcome to The Perpetual Growth Podcast with Zac Palmer—the show where we explore the strategies, insights, and stories that empower you to grow your business, strengthen your relationships, and elevate your health. Because growth isn’t just about what you achieve—it’s about who you become along the way.

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