What happens when you step away from success, fame, and identity and learn to live with true purpose? In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, James Duigan, founder of Bodyism, bestselling author, and wellness pioneer, sits down with Alex Ikonn for an honest reflection on life transitions, fatherhood, masculinity, and the lessons that come when you stop chasing and start being. They discuss the courage to rebuild after loss, the meaning of presence, and the mindset shifts that tur...
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What happens when you step away from success, fame, and identity and learn to live with true purpose? In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, James Duigan, founder of Bodyism, bestselling author, and wellness pioneer, sits down with Alex Ikonn for an honest reflection on life transitions, fatherhood, masculinity, and the lessons that come when you stop chasing and start being. They discuss the courage to rebuild after loss, the meaning of presence, and the mindset shifts that tur...
What happens when you step away from success, fame, and identity and learn to live with true purpose? In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, James Duigan, founder of Bodyism, bestselling author, and wellness pioneer, sits down with Alex Ikonn for an honest reflection on life transitions, fatherhood, masculinity, and the lessons that come when you stop chasing and start being. They discuss the courage to rebuild after loss, the meaning of presence, and the mindset shifts that tur...
What happens when you let AI ask you the deepest questions about life?In this raw and unscripted video, Alex Ikonn turns the tables and lets ChatGPT interview him — asking questions designed to pull out his most profound reflections on entrepreneurship, gratitude, purpose, and what it means to truly live.From taking leaps of faith to finding gratitude on the hardest days, this conversation goes beyond business and success to explore what Alex believes is the ultimate purpose of being alive.We...
How much of your health is shaped by your genes — and how much by everything around you?In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, nutrition scientist, public health researcher, and author of The Exposome Effect, sits down with Alex Ikonn to reveal how everything we touch, see, breathe, and eat impacts our wellbeing. From light exposure and circadian rhythm to air quality, skincare, and taste, Federica breaks down the science behind longevity and shows how to make prac...
What happens when the most famous “six-pack abs guy” on YouTube walks away from everything; fame, money, business — to find real happiness? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Mike Chang, founder of Flow 60 and one of the original YouTube fitness stars, sits down with Alex to share the truth behind his transformation from chasing external success to discovering the peace, authenticity, and selflessness that completely changed his life. We explore • The truth about success, stress, a...
What does it really mean to be a samurai today? In this grounded, practical conversation, I sit down with Zen Takai—a 16th-generation samurai—to unpack how ancient warrior wisdom translates into modern life: avoiding conflict, cultivating balance, training intuition, regulating emotion, and leading with stillness and service. We explore: • Why “fight is very, very final decision” and how samurai first work to avoid the fight by keeping a silent mind and balance. “First of all… how to keep...
What does it really mean to live longer—and better?In this deep and inspiring conversation, I sit down with Dr. Jack Kreindler, a physician, physiologist, and performance scientist who’s worked with elite athletes, founders, and some of the world’s most high-performing individuals. As the founder of Well Founded, Dr. Jack blends cutting-edge science with soulful insight to explore what makes us thrive—not just survive.We talk about:• 🧬 The real science behind longevity and healthspan• 🛌 Why s...
How do you go from a kid in Detroit with a box of tools to building the iPod, co-creating the iPhone, and selling your company Nest to Google for $3.2 billion?In this rare, deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Tony Fadell—legendary builder, investor, and author of Build—to unpack the true mindset behind innovation, the real price of success, and why he walked away from Apple and nine figures to start over.We explore:• Why failure—not success—is the best teacher (and why it took Tony ...
Why are we so afraid to feel? To cry, to scream, to get ugly?In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Luuk Melisse—former professional dancer and co-founder of Sanctum, a global movement experience blending ancient spiritual practices with modern sound, ritual, and raw expression.We talk about:• Why we’ve been conditioned to suppress our emotions—and how that creates disconnection• How to heal through movement, sound, and somatic release• The science and soul behind Sanct...
What does it take to scale a health startup from $10M to over $600M in annual revenue? In this deep-dive conversation, I sit down with Jon Corne former Chief Marketing Officer at AG1 (Athletic Greens)—to unpack the real story behind the rise of one of the most recognised brands in wellness today.Jon shares:• How he went from barista and accountant to executive leader in one of the fastest-growing supplement companies• The creator economy secrets that fuelled AG1’s explosive growth• How to sca...
What really separates the ultra-wealthy from everyone else? Is it luck, timing, or something deeper—an unshakable way of seeing the world?In this fascinating and candid conversation, I sit down with Steve Varsano—founder of The Jet Business, the world’s first street-level showroom for private jets, and a man who has spent decades advising and negotiating with some of the most successful entrepreneurs, executives, and industry leaders on the planet.We talk about: • The defining traits and mind...
In this deeply moving episode of The Intelligent Change Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary chef, activist, and warrior spirit Asma Khan—founder of London’s iconic Darjeeling Express and star of Netflix’s Chef’s Table.Born the “second daughter” in a society that mourned her existence, Asma shares how rejection, patriarchal norms, and early trauma became the fuel for her unstoppable rise. With raw vulnerability and poetic power, she reveals how she turned pain into purpose, silence into...
What happens when two people build an entire life together—businesses, a family, a global following—and still choose to separate? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Mimi and I sit down for the first time since our conscious uncoupling to talk about the truth behind our separation after 16 years together. From meeting as young dreamers in Toronto, to building a multi-million dollar business, becoming parents, and navigating the unraveling of a romantic relationship—we share it all. This...
Why Comfort Is Killing You | Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race In this powerful episode of Intelligent Change, I sit down with Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, to uncover what it truly takes to build grit, resilience, and a purpose‑driven life in a world obsessed with comfort.We recorded this right after doing 100 burpees and 100 flights of stairs in Zermatt, Switzerland—and Joe showed up with the same intensity that has inspired millions to do hard things and transfo...
What if the only thing holding you back isn’t the world around you… but the stories you’ve been telling yourself? In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with Peter Crone—the globally renowned “Mind Architect”—to explore how we can break free from the unconscious patterns that shape our stress, limit our potential, and quietly sabotage our success. Peter shares how to: ✅ Let go of the past and stop living in old programming ✅ Dissolve stress by accepting life as it is ...
What if everything you’ve been told about success is wrong? That suffering isn’t a requirement—and burnout isn't proof you’re doing it right? In this deeply raw and powerful conversation, I sit down with David Ghiyam—entrepreneur, spiritual teacher, and co-founder of MaryRuth Organics, the #1 liquid vitamin company in the world—for a soul-stirring exploration of what it really takes to manifest the life you want. We talk about: How David went from $700K in debt and sleeping on the floor...
What happens when you step away from success, fame, and identity and learn to live with true purpose? In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, James Duigan, founder of Bodyism, bestselling author, and wellness pioneer, sits down with Alex Ikonn for an honest reflection on life transitions, fatherhood, masculinity, and the lessons that come when you stop chasing and start being. They discuss the courage to rebuild after loss, the meaning of presence, and the mindset shifts that tur...
