Second Self

Daniel Snow
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Welcome to Second Self — a podcast about life’s biggest transitions and what comes after the titles, achievements, and identities we once clung to. Hosted by Daniel Snow, each episode features raw, honest conversations with people who’ve reached the top — whether in business, sports, entertainment, or social media — and then faced the question: What now? We explore the emotional side of success, the identity shifts that happen when the spotlight fades, and the personal reinventions that follow. From navigating uncertainty and burnout to finding new purpose, Second Self is about becoming who you really are — when no one’s watching. Whether you’ve sold a company, changed careers, ended a relationship, or are just questioning what’s next — you’re not alone. 🌀 Real stories 💬 Honest reflections 🔥 What comes after the first chapter

Épisodes

  1. Solitary, Selling to Limewire, and Second Acts — Billy McFarland on Second Self

    16/09/2025

    Solitary, Selling to Limewire, and Second Acts — Billy McFarland on Second Self

    What happens after the downfall? In this episode of Second Self, Daniel Snow sits down with Billy McFarland, the notorious founder of Fyre Festival, to talk about the chapter most people never hear about: prison, solitary confinement, selling the Fyre IP, and starting over at 33. Billy opens up about: ⛓️ 10 months in solitary confinement and the mental toll of feeling “utterly useless” 🔥 Why he decided to sell Fyre Festival — and what he actually got from the deal 💡 How prison nearly killed his creativity — and the lessons he carried out 🤝 Why 4–5 core relationships are all that matter in life and business ⚡ The danger of urgency in entrepreneurship and what he’d tell Gen Z founders chasing shortcuts 🔑 What “Second Self” means for him now, and how he’s navigating rebuilding trust This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about accountability, creativity, and reinventing identity after failure. 🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple / Everywhere: [insert link] 📺 Full episodes + clips: [insert playlist link] If this episode resonates: 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on reinvention. And share it with someone navigating their own second self. — Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:10 Why Billy sold Fyre 10:30 Prison + solitary reflections 18:45 Lessons from losing trust 27:50 Urgency vs patience in business 36:20 Rebuilding relationships & self-worth 45:00 Billy’s new chapter

    38 min
  2. Shelly Burton: Healing Trauma, Rewiring Identity & Awakening Spirit

    07/07/2025

    Shelly Burton: Healing Trauma, Rewiring Identity & Awakening Spirit

    From Oxford to Energy Healing: Shelly Burton’s Radical Awakening Shelly Burton was a Rhodes Scholar nominee, varsity athlete, and academic powerhouse — until a life-altering brain injury shattered everything she thought she was. In this episode of Second Self, Shelly shares her extraordinary journey from burnout and trauma to becoming a globally renowned energy healer, channel, and founder of Empathy Heals. We dive deep into: The hidden messages behind trauma and illness What energy healing actually is How to rewire your identity after collapse Why sensitivity is a superpower How to break toxic relationship patterns The role of past lives, spirit, and subconscious healing If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re “too much” — this conversation will change how you see yourself. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — A psychic told me I’d become a healer 3:35 — What is energy healing, really? (Beginner-friendly explanation) 6:10 — Why therapy alone doesn’t always heal trauma 9:12 — The brain injury that shattered my identity and changed my life 12:00 — “I could feel everyone’s pain” — becoming an empath overnight 14:00 — From Oxford and external success to total ego death 19:00 — Spirit guides, psychics, and the messages I couldn’t ignore 21:15 — How my deepest sensitivity became my superpower 24:20 — “You’re fine” — Being gaslit by doctors while my body screamed 26:00 — Trauma hides in the body (and what actually releases it) 30:05 — Channeling spirit: What it feels like and how it began 33:10 — The dark side of helping others: When empathy becomes survival 36:00 — Healing isn’t just personal — it heals generations 39:00 — Past lives, quantum time, and healing across lifetimes 46:00 — I was given a choice to leave this life — and I chose to stay 1:13:00 - Shelly’s mission: Healing children by healing parents 1:15:00- Final message: Don’t outsource your truth

    1 h 17 min
  3. Anne Mahlum: Solid Core Founder On Fear, Identity, Masculine vs. Feminine Energy

    24/06/2025

    Anne Mahlum: Solid Core Founder On Fear, Identity, Masculine vs. Feminine Energy

    nne Mahlum: From $100M Exit to Finding Her True Self | Second Self Podcast What happens after you achieve everything you ever wanted? In this powerful conversation, Anne Mahlum—founder of Solidcore and Back on My Feet—opens up about fear, identity, success, masculinity in relationships, money trauma, and how she rebuilt her life after the $100M exit. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s raw, real, and revealing. If you’ve ever tied your worth to your work or struggled to let go of a past identity—this episode is for you. 👇 Watch the full journey below: ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Who is Anne Mahlum really? 03:00 - The cost of building a $100M company 06:00 - Fear vs. Growth: How she mastered fear early on 09:00 - Saying no to a safe life (and 6-figure jobs) 11:01 - Childhood wounds & tying love to performance 13:00 - The drive to be extraordinary—and where it came from 16:00 - Anne on love, relationships, and masculine/feminine energy 21:00 - How money impacted dating and power dynamics 26:00 - Building community that actually works 30:00 - Scaling culture across 100+ studios 34:00 - Back on My Feet vs. Solidcore: Nonprofit vs. profit mindset 38:00 - What drives her now (hint: not business) 43:00 - Letting go of the “founder” identity 45:00 - Does she still feel imposter syndrome? 50:00 - Life after the exit: purpose without pressure 56:00 - Her most honest take on self-love and ambition 59:00 - Money mindset: from scarcity to full abundance 1:04:00 - Her take on prenups, power, and financial equality in marriage 1:07:00 - Hot takes: Not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur 1:10:00 - Raising resilient kids without trauma 1:13:00 - Her failed startup, ambition, and legal challenges 1:14:00 - What truly makes Anne happy now 1:16:00 - What success means to her from here on out If this episode resonates, please like, comment, and subscribe. And share it with someone navigating their own reinvention.

    1 h 17 min
  4. Darren Waller’s Second Self Journey: Sobriety, Celibacy, Walking away from NFL & Healing

    17/06/2025

    Darren Waller’s Second Self Journey: Sobriety, Celibacy, Walking away from NFL & Healing

    In this episode, I sit down with NFL star Darren Waller for one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on Second Self. Darren opens up about: 🔥 Walking away from the NFL and $30M 🔥 The dark side of success and external validation 🔥 His near-death overdose and the spiritual wake up that followed 🔥 Addiction, ego death, and the battle for identity 🔥 Celibacy, healing, and breaking generational cycles 🔥 How he's learning to surrender control and finally find peace 🔥 Rebuilding his life through music, service, and inner work This is not a story about football — it’s a story about the fight for peace, purpose, and self-worth when everything the world says should fulfill you… doesn’t. If you’re on your own journey of identity, growth, or reinvention — this one will hit home. 👉 Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE 👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear it. 📱 Follow the journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/secondself,pod Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Darren’s fourth life chapter 05:00 - Walking away from $30M 10:00 - The iceberg under sobriety 15:00 - Near-death overdose story 22:00 - Addiction to validation 30:00 - Ego death & surrendering control 40:00 - Redefining purpose without football 50:00 - Music, creativity & healing 1:02:00 - Celibacy & rewiring relationships 1:07:00 - The battle to sit in discomfort 1:12:00 - Advice for anyone facing identity shifts

    1 h 18 min
  5. From World-Touring DJ to Web3 CEO: 3LAU’s Journey of Purpose, Ego Death, and Reinvention

    10/06/2025

    From World-Touring DJ to Web3 CEO: 3LAU’s Journey of Purpose, Ego Death, and Reinvention

    What if the version of you the world applauds isn’t who you are anymore? In this episode of Second Self, I sit down with Justin Blau (3LAU)—the DJ, producer, and now Web3 entrepreneur—to unpack his transformation from global performer to intentional builder. He shares the raw truth behind leaving music at his peak, rebuilding his sense of self, navigating ego, and launching tech ventures in a high-stakes crypto world. ⏱️ Full Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Life after the high 03:45 – Was music ever the end goal? 08:12 – Early signs that the DJ path might not last 14:33 – The emotional cost of living on tour 21:02 – Burnout, numbness, and disconnection 28:17 – When ego takes the wheel 34:40 – How Justin began letting go of external validation 41:55 – The fear of slowing down and finding stillness 48:30 – Why he walked away from the DJ lifestyle 55:22 – Building his second act: creator tools, tech, and Web3 1:03:18 – Learning through failure in crypto 1:11:04 – Losing millions and what it taught him about himself 1:19:47 – Identity crisis and ego beyond the stage 1:27:32 – Why he doesn’t chase recognition anymore 1:35:06 – Reframing ambition: What is worth building now? 1:43:44 – Ownership, decentralization, and the future of music 1:51:01 – Who is Justin Blau today? 1:56:40 – Final reflections: freedom, detachment, and alignment

    2 h 7 min
  6. Success ≠ Fulfillment — Matt Hillman Story About Identity, Fatherhood & Purpose

    30/05/2025

    Success ≠ Fulfillment — Matt Hillman Story About Identity, Fatherhood & Purpose

    What happens after you sell your company for millions? For Matt Hillman, it wasn’t the finish line—it was the beginning of a deeper identity shift. In this raw and deeply honest episode of Second Self, we dive into: Why Matt felt unfulfilled after his $8M exit How scarcity mindset followed him even after success The mental cost of hustle culture—and how he found peace Fatherhood, purpose, and redefining success at 31 Building meaningful work you’d do for free Matt shares stories about negotiating the deal from his parents’ guest room, feeling like a fraud even with a win, and finding alignment through surrender—not striving. If you’re a founder, creative, or just someone figuring out what enough really means—this episode is for you. 👇 Timestamps: 00:00 – What success really costs 06:00 – Selling his company at 27 09:30 – Closing an $8M deal from his parents’ house 27:00 – Scarcity mindset after financial success 33:00 – The moment he knew he’d do the work for free 40:00 – Why COVID changed everything 58:00 – The burnout behind the exit 1:12:00 – What success means today 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch more real, unfiltered conversations every week. 📩 Share this episode with someone chasing the wrong dream.

    1 h 16 min
  7. Rich Antoniello: Selling Complex for $300M, Losing Himself, and Rebuilding with Purpose

    19/05/2025

    Rich Antoniello: Selling Complex for $300M, Losing Himself, and Rebuilding with Purpose

    This is the untold story of what it really takes to build something massive—and what happens after the exit. In this powerful episode of Second Self, I sit down with Rich Antoniello, the legendary CEO who turned Complex into a media empire and sold it not once, but twice. Rich opens up like never before about the pressure, the panic attacks, the identity loss… and the gritty truths behind leading through chaos. If you’ve ever wondered what the cost of success really is—or what to do once you “make it”—this episode will hit you in the gut and stay in your head. 🎧 Whether you’re building your first company, leading a team, or figuring out who you are beyond your job—this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership, success, and meaning. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Why Rich says “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy” 2:00 – Growing up in Brooklyn & discovering ambition 6:15 – From Wall Street dreams to finding brand and creativity 10:00 – Complex begins: building from inside a corporate giant 13:00 – Learning through mistakes (and raising capital under pressure) 17:00 – Panic attacks, burnout, and the health cost of leadership 21:00 – Surviving 2008 and ComplexCon's boldest moves 27:00 – Selling Complex for $300M—what really happened behind closed doors 33:00 – Leadership without empathy vs. the evolved CEO 39:00 – What money can’t fix: identity, purpose, and restlessness 45:00 – Why most entrepreneurs are chasing the wrong things 52:00 – Rich’s view on raising capital (and why most get it wrong) 58:00 – Fatherhood, legacy, and raising grounded kids in a privileged world 1:07:00 – Rich’s obsession with wine, nuance, and shared experience 1:17:00 – Writing, self-reflection, and how Rich finds clarity today 1:32:00 – His new “why” — and what the 30-year-old Rich would never believe If you want raw truth about the entrepreneurial journey—this is the one. #SecondSelf #RichAntoniello #Entrepreneurship #FounderLife #LeadershipLessons #Complex #Burnout #Reinvention #StartupTruths

    1 h 49 min
  8. Chasing Success Won't Make You Happy — Here's the Truth No One Will Tell You. Aaron Spivak |

    13/05/2025

    Chasing Success Won't Make You Happy — Here's the Truth No One Will Tell You. Aaron Spivak |

    What happens when you sell your company for $48 million by the age of 25 — and feel nothing? 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more transformative conversations: 📱 Follow the journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/secondselfpod In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Aaron Spivak (founder of Hush Blankets and Founders Club) shares the truth most entrepreneurs are never prepared for: external success won't save you. This isn't another "how to get rich" interview. It's a deep dive into what really happens after you "make it" — and how to build a life that's truly fulfilling, with or without the money. If you've ever chased a dream thinking "then I'll be happy," this conversation will change how you think about success, identity, and personal evolution forever. In this episode, you’ll learn: -Why hitting your biggest goals might leave you feeling empty -How to build real fulfillment from the inside out -How entrepreneurship masks deeper emotional needs -Why most people are asleep to their true selves — and how to wake up -The brutal emotional cost of selling a company -How to find purpose beyond money and achievements Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: What is real success? 1:00 – Aaron’s story: Building and selling Hush Blankets for $48M 5:00 – The loneliness of the entrepreneurial path 10:00 – Why selling his company felt anticlimactic 15:00 – The emotional crash after achieving the dream 18:00 – The real danger: Tying identity to success 22:00 – Healing through therapy and deep self-work 27:00 – Using psychedelics for authentic self-discovery 33:00 – How energy and alignment guide true success 39:00 – The power of reinventing yourself 45:00 – Building Founders Club: Purpose beyond profit 52:00 – Why you must run toward discomfort 58:00 – What truly matters after the exit 1:05:00 – Final lesson: Wake up to your real self before it’s too late 🎙 Listen if you're ready to stop chasing happiness — and start building a life that feels free, aligned, and real.

    1 h 7 min
  9. Matisyahu on Ego Death, Leaving Religion, Psychedelics, and Finding His True Self

    07/05/2025

    Matisyahu on Ego Death, Leaving Religion, Psychedelics, and Finding His True Self

    The Evolution of Matisyahu In this deeply personal conversation, Matisyahu opens up about the journey behind the beard — from global fame and religious devotion to identity loss, psychedelics, and spiritual reinvention. We explore how he navigated ego, found liberation in shaving his iconic look, and why faith, fame, and self-expression are more tangled than they seem. We talk about: His rise to stardom while living as a Hasidic Jew The role psychedelics played in shaping his path What shaved his beard really meant to him Balancing God, ego, family, and performance How his music and message evolved across decades Parenting as a creative and spiritual guide This isn’t just the story of a musician — it’s a raw exploration of personal truth, identity evolution, and what happens when you outgrow the person the world expects you to be. 👇 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & early transformation 06:15 – First acid trip at 16 & ego dissolution 17:42 – Becoming Hasidic & suppressing self-expression 28:10 – When fame exploded & spiritual duality clashed 38:44 – Leaving religion, shaving the beard, public backlash 52:21 – Healing through silence, macrobiotics, and meditation 1:04:47 – Identity vs. image: “Do I need to look Jewish to be Jewish?” 1:17:03 – The moment Matisyahu stopped caring what people thought 1:25:00 – Creativity, legacy, and raising the next generation of artists 🔔 Subscribe to Second Self for more unfiltered conversations about reinvention, identity, and the soul behind success.

    1 h 48 min
  10. He Signed Nipsey Hussle & Helped Joe Jonas Rise to Stardom - Rise, Fall, Reinvention Charlie Walk

    29/04/2025

    He Signed Nipsey Hussle & Helped Joe Jonas Rise to Stardom - Rise, Fall, Reinvention Charlie Walk

    In this powerful episode of Second Self, Charlie Walk — legendary music executive and former CEO of Republic Records — opens up like never before. He shares the hidden cost of success, the collapse that forced him to rebuild from scratch, and the painful lessons that reshaped his identity. This isn't about business — it's about survival, truth, and what really matters when everything you thought defined you falls away. 🚀 Get ready for a raw conversation on reinvention, resilience, and the power of finding your Second Self. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Who is Charlie Walk? 3:45 – Early ambition and building an empire 10:20 – The real price of success no one talks about 18:05 – Losing it all: When everything falls apart 27:30 – Identity after public collapse 35:50 – How Charlie rebuilt from rock bottom 44:15 – Lessons learned from the fall 55:00 – Why fame is a trap 1:04:30 – Launching "Walk This Way" podcast: A new mission 1:10:20 – How to reinvent yourself after failure 1:17:10 – Final words: What true success means now 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about identity, transformation, and finding your Second Self. 📲 Follow Second Self: Instagram: @secondself.pod TikTok: @secondself.pod 👤 Follow Daniel ("Dapper") personally: Instagram: @dapper

    1 h 18 min
  11. He Built Four Loko, Got Fired, and Built a 9 figure Plant Based Co — Chris Hunter's Wild Journey

    15/04/2025

    He Built Four Loko, Got Fired, and Built a 9 figure Plant Based Co — Chris Hunter's Wild Journey

    What happens when you lose the identity that once defined you? Chris Hunter, the creator of Four Loko and now founder of Koia, shares his unfiltered story—from wild success and betrayal to personal reinvention, fatherhood, and healing. This episode of Second Self dives deep into the emotional journey of rebuilding after life shakes your foundation. If you're navigating identity shifts, entrepreneurship, or seeking meaning beyond money—this is a must-watch. 🔹 Timestamps: 00:00 – Do you still feel insecure about Four Loko? 01:00 – Welcome to Second Self w/ Chris Hunter 02:30 – The mindset behind launching Four Loko 04:00 – Scarcity, hustle, and early motivation 06:45 – The first million dollars moment 08:00 – Identity crisis, ego, and toxic success 10:30 – How success shifted relationships 13:45 – Personal lows and being unfaithful 16:30 – Getting fired by your best friends 19:00 – Moving on and starting Koya 22:30 – Discovering conscious leadership 26:00 – Psychedelics, ayahuasca, and self-healing 33:00 – Fatherhood, purpose, and redefining success 36:00 – Money, ego, and emotional freedom 40:00 – Advice for anyone struggling to move on 🎧 Subscribe for real conversations with people who’ve evolved beyond their first identity. 💬 Drop a comment with your favorite insight or moment from this episode. 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an upload from Second Self.

    1 h 26 min
  12. He sold his company for $54m. The Surprising Truth About Life After Exit. Brandon Harris

    15/04/2025

    He sold his company for $54m. The Surprising Truth About Life After Exit. Brandon Harris

    What really happens after you sell your company for millions? In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Brandon Harris, founder of Playmaker (sold for $54 million), opens up about life after the big exit. We dive into the hidden struggles behind success — identity loss, shifting relationships, imposter syndrome, and the uncomfortable truth that money doesn’t always equal happiness. From working predatory loans to managing resentment from close friends and family, Brandon shares what he sacrificed on the journey to success and what he’s learned since. If you’ve ever wondered what comes after the hustle, this episode is for you. 🎙 Welcome to Second Self — a podcast about life after major identity shifts. Hosted by Daniel Snow. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with exited entrepreneurs, retired athletes, creators, and others who are redefining what fulfillment looks like. 👇 Timestamps 0:00 - The illusion of happiness after selling 1:00 - Losing identity post-exit 5:00 - How money changed relationships 10:00 - The real cost of success: health & connection 15:00 - Imposter syndrome & fear of the future 20:00 - Life as an employee after being CEO 30:00 - How fatherhood reshaped purpose 40:00 - The search for legacy and impact

    1 h 2 min
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Welcome to Second Self — a podcast about life’s biggest transitions and what comes after the titles, achievements, and identities we once clung to. Hosted by Daniel Snow, each episode features raw, honest conversations with people who’ve reached the top — whether in business, sports, entertainment, or social media — and then faced the question: What now? We explore the emotional side of success, the identity shifts that happen when the spotlight fades, and the personal reinventions that follow. From navigating uncertainty and burnout to finding new purpose, Second Self is about becoming who you really are — when no one’s watching. Whether you’ve sold a company, changed careers, ended a relationship, or are just questioning what’s next — you’re not alone. 🌀 Real stories 💬 Honest reflections 🔥 What comes after the first chapter

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    Daniel Snow
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  • Épisodes
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