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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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I Hate the Word "Retirement” — Designing Your Next Chapter With Susan Latremoille

Retirement isn’t a finish line—it’s a transition into a “next chapter” that can be the best, most fulfilling stage of your life… if you plan for it. In this conversation, Susan Latremoille (co-founder of Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors) explains why so many people feel rudderless after leaving work, and how to replace the old “Hollywood version” of retirement with something deeper: purpose, relationships, growth, giving back, and health. Susan shares the story of Alan—a financially free retiree whose dream retirement in Florida fell apart—and contrasts it with people who thrive because they proactively make a plan. Along the way, we explore time, identity, money as an enabler (not the goal), and what it really means to live a “RichLife.”

1h 3m
JAN 22

Don’t Count Me Out: Building a Music Company

Music isn’t just something we listen to — it’s something that shapes how we feel, remember, connect, and live. In this deeply human conversation, Daniel shares how a childhood surrounded by basement studios, tape decks, and a musician father evolved into a global career designing soundscapes for some of the world’s most iconic spaces. From DJ booths and record labels to luxury hotels and creative leadership, Daniel reflects on music as memory, mood, and meaning — and how learning to curate experiences became both an art and a business. Along the way, he opens up about mentorship, resilience, being let go, starting again, and what it truly means to build a life that feels good from the inside out. This episode is a powerful exploration of creativity, leadership, money, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to trust your instincts.

1h 33m
JAN 15

Chasing Goals When Certainty Disappears

Former WWE superstar, coach, and owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), Al Snow is one of professional wrestling’s most thoughtful and respected minds. This week on the YouPotential podcast, Al shares what wrestling can teach us about belief, identity, and perseverance, especially when the path forward isn’t clear. Drawing on a 40+ year career shaped by rejection, reinvention, and unforgettable moments, Al shares why success isn’t built on confidence or certainty… but on commitment when things get uncomfortable. This episode isn’t just about wrestling. It’s about what it takes to keep moving when the dream is still alive, but the outcome isn’t guaranteed. If you’ve ever wondered whether to stay the course, pivot, or walk away altogether… this conversation is for you.

1h 43m
JAN 8

At the End of Life, This Is What People Remember

Powerful guests. Honest stories. Lessons we will carry forward. This episode of the YouPotential podcast weaves together special moments from every conversation in 2025. The voices, insights, and stories that left a lasting impact, peeling back layers to reveal deeper meaning beneath the surface. As we turn the page to 2026, we are grateful for what’s been shared and excited for the stories still to come. Follow along for the ride, there’s so much more ahead. 🎙️

37 min
12/18/2025

When Is Enough, Actually Enough?

Adam Luchini spent more than a decade in Wall Street investment banking chasing achievement, titles, and the quiet promise that enough was just one more win away. But as the trophies piled up, the feeling underneath didn’t change. In this deeply honest conversation, Adam traces the origins of his drive back to childhood approval, cultural expectations, and the fear of not being enough. He shares how running on what he calls “dirty fuel” helped him succeed—but at a real cost to relationships, emotional health, and alignment. A relationship breakdown, years of inner work, and a re-examination of money ultimately led Adam to re-aim his life, not away from ambition, but toward usefulness, family, community, and intention. This episode is for anyone who’s achieved a lot—and quietly wondered why it still doesn’t feel like enough.

1h 5m
12/11/2025

Becoming Happier (Not “Finally Happy”) with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

We’ve all been sold the same story: “Once I hit the goal — the promotion, the championship, the number in the bank — then I’ll finally be happy.” In this conversation, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar gently but firmly dismantles that story. Tal shares how chasing squash championships and academic success led him to a painful realization: the “arrival” he was pursuing didn’t exist. That dissatisfaction became the spark for his life’s work on happiness, meaning, and what it really means to become happier over time — not perfectly happy once and for all. Together we explore the “arrival fallacy,” anti-fragility, his SPIRE model of whole-person well-being, the power of relationships and community, and why letting our kids struggle might be one of the greatest gifts we can give them. We also touch on money as a “hygiene factor” — something that can make us miserable when it’s missing, but can’t deliver a meaningful life on its own. If you’re a mid-career professional who has “checked the boxes” but still feels like something is missing, this episode will land close to home.

55 min
12/04/2025

Why Mattering Matters with Dr. Zach Mercurio

What if the biggest driver of performance and well-being isn’t pay, perks, or motivation programs—but the feeling that you matter? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Shaun sits down with organizational psychologist and author Dr. Zach Mercurio to explore the science of mattering: being seen, heard, valued, and needed. Zach shows how the smallest interactions—not big initiatives—transform culture, confidence, motivation, parenting, and human relationships. His stories from workplaces, youth sports, customer service environments, and everyday life will change how you lead and how you show up for the people around you.

1h 11m
11/27/2025

The Neuroscience of Happier Relationships with Dr. Paul Zak

What if the key to happiness, trust, and deeper relationships isn’t just a mindset — but something happening in your brain? In this week’s episode of YouPotential, Shaun sits down with Dr. Paul Zak — neuroscientist, best-selling author, and pioneer of the “trust molecule” oxytocin — to explore the brain science behind human connection. From gorilla encounters in Uganda to taking blood samples at weddings, Dr. Zak reveals why shared, immersive experiences don’t just feel good — they rewire us in lasting ways. If you’ve ever wondered why great conversations, adventures with friends, or even live music leave you changed — you’ll want to listen to this one.

1h 11m

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.

Creator

Shaun Maslyk
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

36
Rating

Explicit
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© Copyright 2026 Shaun Maslyk
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