What do you do when life doesn’t look anything like the picture you planned, when the dream you built suddenly collapses, and the only thing left to hold onto is faith?
In today’s episode of The Transformation Code, we sit down with Savannah Van Der Walt, a Cape Town mother whose journey of faith, resilience, and motherhood will redefine what true strength means.
When Savannah’s daughter Luna was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disease, doctors said she might never walk. What followed was a powerful story of heartbreak, perseverance, and unconditional love that pushed Savannah far beyond her limits.
This episode explores what it means to find peace when life doesn’t look the way you planned. You’ll hear how one mother turned pain into purpose, how faith carried her through nights in the NICU, and how emotional regulation became her anchor through chaos and uncertainty.
If you’re a parent, caregiver, or anyone navigating adversity, this conversation will help you rediscover hope, healing, and the courage to keep going when life feels impossible.
This episode dives deep into:
• What happens when life doesn’t look the way you planned
• The hidden strength of mothers raising children with special needs
• How trauma, faith, and resilience can exist in the same story
• The power of emotional regulation during crisis
• What it means to rebuild your identity when your dreams change
Watch this if you want to learn:
• How to find peace when life doesn’t match your expectations
• Tools for emotional regulation and mindset resilience
• The strength behind every mother’s invisible battles
• How faith and perspective can turn pain into purpose
• What true transformation looks like when love leads the way
00:00 Intro
00:42 The Call That Changed Everything
01:30 When Life Doesn’t Go the Way You Planned
02:18 The Diagnosis That Shattered a Dream
03:45 Surviving 31 Days in the NICU
05:12 The Moment Everything Fell Apart
06:30 When You Lose the Life You Imagined
08:02 “The Dream Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Changed”
09:44 Learning to Live in Survival Mode
11:16 The Hidden Grief of Motherhood
12:40 When Trauma From Your Past Reappears
14:03 How to Stay Grounded Through Chaos
15:25 Rebuilding Purpose After Pain
17:10 Why Perspective Changes Everything
18:36 The Power of Faith When Nothing Makes Sense
20:02 Emotional Regulation in Real Life
21:34 Finding Strength When You Have No Control
23:06 From Grief to Gratitude, The Turning Point
24:44 The Gift Hidden Inside Pain
26:18 What True Resilience Looks Like
27:59 Infinite Versions of You, The Courage to Begin Again
With gratitude,
Sam Church
Host, The Transformation Code Podcast
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What does it really take to win, not just in sport, but in life?
In this deeply moving episode of The Transformation Code, I sit down with Steve Mesler, Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of Fame athlete, and founder of Classroom Champions, to explore the mindset behind true success, and the hidden battles that come with it.
Steve opens up about his journey from being told he was “a waste of time” to standing at the top of the Olympic podium. But behind the medals was a man wrestling with failure, identity, and mental health.
He shares how years of injuries and disappointment nearly broke him, and the night he stood just five steps away from the C-Train tracks in Calgary, asking himself a question that would change everything:
Do I want to live today?
From that moment came a radical shift. A new understanding of what excellence truly means, and the realization that greatness isn’t about winning; it’s about trust, connection, and purpose.
We dive into how champions handle pressure, how to build teams that win through trust (not talent), and how to move through identity shifts when the spotlight fades. Steve also reveals how he turned his pain into purpose by creating Classroom Champions, a global nonprofit helping millions of students and teachers build resilience, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing.
If you’ve ever battled burnout, questioned your purpose, or felt like you’ve lost your edge, this conversation will remind you that success means nothing without self-trust, and that even at your lowest point, you can rewrite your story.
In this episode, you’ll learn: • The mindset behind Olympic-level excellence • How to move through failure without losing yourself • Why trust and transparency create winning teams • The truth about mental health after success • How to turn pain into purpose
Each week, Sam sits down with world-class thinkers, athletes, and leaders to uncover what real transformation looks like, in business, relationships, and life.
With gratitude,
Sam
00:00 Intro
00:25 Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Mesler: The Mindset of a Champion
01:00 How to Build a Gold-Winning Team and the Psychology Behind Success
02:20 Overcoming Failure: From College Setback to Olympic Comeback Story
03:45 The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
05:15 High Performance Habits: What It Really Takes to Win
06:40 Why “Not Feeling Good Enough” Can Drive Success (and Burnout)
09:00 Mental Health and Loss: The Hidden Cost of High Achievement
12:00 When Depression Hits After Success: The Moment That Changed His Life
14:00 Identity Shift After the Olympics: Finding Purpose Beyond the Podium
17:00 How to Rebuild Purpose and Motivation After Major Change
20:00 From Gold Medal to CEO: Bringing Olympic Mindset to Business Leadership
22:30 Motivating the Next Generation: Lessons for Leaders and Entrepreneurs
25:00 The Real Meaning of Excellence and Fulfilment
30:00 Olympic Visualisation Routine: How to Train Your Mind Like an Athlete
37:00 Why Trust Is the Secret Ingredient of Championship Teams
47:00 How to Build Trust, Connection and Calm Under Pressure
55:00 From Athlete to Leader: Translating Sport Psychology Into Life
1:00:00 Purpose and Legacy: Building Classroom Champions for the Next Generation
1:04:00 Rapid Fire “Vault” Question: Where Are You Not Fully Free?
1:06:30 Final Reflections: Freedom, Family and the True Meaning of Success
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What do you do when life breaks your heart?
In this powerful episode of The Transformation Code, I sit down with Jessica Janzen, motivational speaker, author, and founder of the Love For Lewiston Foundation, to explore how loss can become a catalyst for healing, joy, and purpose.
Jessica opens up about the day everything changed, losing her six-month-old son, Lewiston, to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). What followed could have destroyed her. Instead, she made a choice that few ever make: to keep moving, to keep loving, and to live for something bigger than herself.
She shares how grief taught her to slow down, how joy became a daily discipline, and how her son’s short life inspired a movement that has raised millions to support children and families across Canada. The Love For Lewiston Foundation continues to spread awareness for SMA and fund critical medical care while bringing light and laughter to those who need it most.
We dive into what it means to find faith when everything falls apart, why service heals the soul, and how small acts of love can create ripples of change far beyond what we can see. Jessica’s story is raw, honest, and deeply human, a reminder that even when life doesn’t go to plan, we still have the power to choose hope over despair.
If you’ve ever faced loss, burnout, or the pressure to keep it all together, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are, and help you remember that joy is not something we find when life is easy; it’s something we build when life gets hard.
00:00 Intro
02:10 The moment that unlocked a new way to live
04:30 How losing Lewiston gave me permission to go all in
07:05 The diagnosis that changed everything
10:15 The day everything fell apart
14:40 Making a vow that saved our marriage
16:00 “We will bring the joy”, the decision that changed everything
18:45 Dance parties in hospice: choosing joy in the darkest place
21:10 How grief became the start of purpose
22:55 Transforming pain into service
25:40 Why asking for help builds strength, not weakness
27:50 How community helps us carry the weight of grief
31:30 Finding light again through gratitude and faith
33:00 How to create joy when life feels too heavy
35:20 Small acts of kindness that heal the heart
37:10 What it means to work hard for joy
39:00 Turning pain into rocket fuel for purpose
41:10 How perspective shifts everything
43:00 Life on the other side of loss, refusing to quit
45:00 The power of relentless belief and action
46:30 Creating a life of meaning after tragedy
48:10 The heart behind the Love For Lewiston Foundation
49:50 Following the nudges that lead to joy
51:00 How helping others helps you heal
52:10 Hope, purpose, and joy after loss
53:30 Jessica’s final message: Go bring the joy
About Jessica Janzen:
Jessica Janzen is a motivational speaker, author, coach, and philanthropist who embodies what it means to turn pain into purpose. After losing her six-month-old son Lewiston to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Jessica made a life-changing decision, to live with radical joy.
She and her husband founded the Love For Lewiston Foundation, a Canadian non-profit that has raised over $3 million to fund medical research, support families, and bring moments of joy to children facing critical illnesses.
Through her keynotes, book, and advocacy, Jessica shares a message of hope and resilience reminding people that even in heartbreak, there is still light to be found. Her energy, authenticity, and humour inspire audiences to move from problem mindset to possibility mindset and to live “wide awake,” grateful for every breath.
Jessica’s mission is simple but powerful:
Choose movement. Bring joy. Spread love.
Tune in and let ‘The Connection Code’ activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Website: www.jessicajanzen.ca
Love For Lewiston Foundation: www.loveforlewiston.com
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Jayson Gaddis, Master Relationship Coach, author, and founder of The Relationship School, to uncover why so many high achievers succeed in business but struggle in love.
Jayson reveals the hidden patterns that cause entrepreneurs and leaders to shut down emotionally, sabotage intimacy, and repeat cycles of disconnection. He shares the exact 4-step process anyone can use to repair conflict and go deeper in their most important relationships, along with why emotional intelligence, not financial success, is the true marker of fulfillment.
From exploring why we can’t delegate our feelings the way we delegate in business, to the dangers of becoming emotionally numb, Jayson’s wisdom shows how to build safe, lasting connections at home and in the workplace.
00:00 Intro
02:25 Why High Achievers Struggle in Love
06:15 When Success Creates Disconnection
10:40 How Childhood Shapes the Way You Love
14:22 Why We Shut Down Emotionally
18:05 The Step-by-Step Process to Repair Conflict
22:34 Learning to Feel Again (Even When It Hurts)
25:30 People Over Profit – The Leadership Shift
28:40 How Emotional Awareness Builds Better Teams
32:15 Why You Can’t Lead Others Until You’ve Led Yourself
36:45 The Real Cost of Avoiding Hard Conversations
39:20 How Triggers Help You Grow as a Leader
43:50 Facing Fear and Having Courageous Conversations
47:10 The Link Between Love, Leadership & Business
50:55 How to Create a Safe Culture in Your Team
52:30 The ONE Skill That Can Save Your Relationship
54:10 Building Success That Actually Feels Peaceful
56:15 Jayson Gaddis’ Final Message: Learn to Repair
About Jason Gaddis:
Jayson is a Master Relationship Coach, author, speaker, and founder of The Relationship School. With over two decades of experience in psychology, coaching, and human behavior, Jayson has worked with everyone from victims of trauma to high-powered CEOs, and has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading voices on intimacy and relational intelligence.
Known for his raw honesty and depth, Jayson helps high-achieving men, and the people who love them, face the parts of themselves they’ve buried, break free from emotional numbness, and create the kind of connections that truly matter. From his early years as a crisis worker in psychiatric care to now leading a global school devoted to relationships, Jayson has turned his pain into his purpose, guiding thousands to transform their relational lives.
As host of The Relationship School Podcast and a trained facilitator in multiple therapeutic modalities, Jayson brings together science, soul, and lived experience to teach the skills most of us were never taught in school: how to love, lead, and connect.
‘The key to successful long term relationships, like intimate relationships, is the skill and ability and willingness to repair.’
So if you’ve ever wondered why success isn’t enough, and how to finally break free of the patterns that hurt your relationships…
Tune in and let ‘The Connection Code’ activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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This is a deeply personal episode where, Sam Church sits down with partner in Dr Joe Dispenza Research Study, Kevan. Kevan’s known as “The Miracle Man,” to share his extraordinary story as a Joe Dispenza Healee who went from Parkinson’s and heart failure to witnessing disease symptoms disappear in ways doctors couldn’t explain.
Discover how Kevan survived a massive heart attack with a troponin level of 125,000 (when anything over 100 is considered a major attack), was later diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and yet transformed his health through Joe Dispenza’s work, meditation, and self-healing practices. From walking into a Dr Joe Dispenza’s week-long retreat with a cane to leaving pain-free and with dramatically reduced symptoms, Kevan’s story reveals what’s possible when science, energy, and belief come together.
00:00 – A Powerful Intro
3:34 – Kevan’s Near-Death Wake-Up Call
13:45 – The Parkinson’s Diagnosis That Changed Everything
16:46 – Refusing to Be a Victim
22:02 – When the Symptoms Took Over
25:06 – Day 1 at Dr Joe Dispenza’s Retreat
30:00 – Energy in Motion: Releasing Disease Through the Body
33:12 – Sam’s Heart Connection That Helped Heal Kevan
36:05 – Kevan’s Rebirth Moment
40:30 – Three Months Later: All Symptoms Gone
44:48 – Sam & Kevan’s Energetic Bond
45:29 – Doctors Couldn’t Believe It
49:00 – Kevan: The Miracle Man
54:38 – Fully Embracing Life Again
58:07 – Find Your Gift & Share It
About Kevan Sharp :
Kevan and Sam attended a week-long Dr Joe Dispenza Event in 2024, they were paired up together in a research study. Leading up to the event, Kevan had suffered with a heart attack, chronic pain and PTSD, Kevan refused to accept a future defined by illness, turned to energy practices, Dr Joe Dispenza’s work being one of the core modalities.
What took place at the event was nothing short of extraordinary. Once reliant on a cane and overwhelmed by symptoms, Kevan walked out of Dr. Joe’s retreat free from pain, with his Parkinson’s symptoms dramatically reduced and his life transformed. His journey has since stood as living proof of what’s possible when science, spirituality, and self-healing come together.
Kevan’s transformational story continues to inspire others to question what’s truly possible and to never give up hope for their own healing.
“Doctor Joe talks about it, we don’t heal, we change. I changed energetically so that the Parkinson’s would go away.”
So if you’ve ever wondered whether healing beyond medicine is truly possible, or how Joe Dispenza’s teachings can change a life…
Tune in and let ‘The Healing Code’ activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Mentioned Resources :
Books by Joe Dispensa : The Placebo Effect, Becoming Supernatural, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
Documentary : Source - It’s within you
Film : What the bleep do we know ?
Dr Joe Dispenza Testimonial: https://youtu.be/F6DD-QYfwNs?si=dW5_6q5vTrO_Q0pa
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The content shared in this episode is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Kevan’s story reflects his own personal experience and healing journey. Nothing discussed should be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or lifestyle. Neither Sam Church, Kevan, nor The Transformation Code Podcast are responsible for decisions made based on this content.
Trigger Warning: Suicide & Self-Harm
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call Samaritans at 116 123 (UK) or contact your local emergency services.
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Spencer Lodge, an award-winning podcast host, business strategist, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai, to uncover how to network with the world’s most influential people and what happens when success nearly costs you everything.
Discover the lessons Spencer learned from building nine-figure companies, facing the darkest moment of almost losing it all, and how kindness, gratitude, and being of service became the real keys to fulfillment. He also reveals the exact story of how he landed Tony Robbins on his podcast and what it really takes to build authentic, high-caliber connections.
00:00 – Episode preview
03:36 – Making 9 figures but still not feeling enough
07:20 – Spencer’s rock-bottom moment
15:10 – Helping others as a path to healing
18:02 – The warning signs heading for rock bottom
23:27 – The most valuable lessons learned
28:11 – Your worst day is someone else’s dream
30:06 – The selfish truth about giving
34:10 – Kindness really is everywhere
38:52 – Why leading with gratitude changes everything
42:00 – Spencer’s true definition of success
50:36 – Why he thanks his bullies
56:56 – How cupcakes landed celebrity guests
1:03:33 – Networking secrets revealed
1:10:57 – A promise that could change your life
About Spencer Lodge :
Spencer Lodge is an award-winning podcast host, business strategist, and recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai. With over three decades of experience in international financial services and sales, he built some of the largest and most successful multicultural sales forces in the world, earning countless corporate awards along the way.
Known for his grit, resilience, and relentless drive, Spencer has since shifted his focus toward elevating people and businesses in a deeper, more integrated way.
He is the creator of Unscripted with Spencer Lodge and Made in Dubai with Spencer Lodge, two of the most listened-to podcasts in the Middle East, where he interviews the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and changemakers to uncover untold truths, powerful lessons, and redefined meanings of success.
“most human beings, actually prefer to be kind than they prefer to be anything else.”
So if you’ve ever wondered how to grow your network, elevate your success, and find meaning beyond money…tune in and let ‘The Networking Code’ activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Spencer: @spencer.lodge
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In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Daniel Dukes to explore the role of Financial Education in creating real wealth, freedom, and fulfillment, beyond what schools, jobs, and society ever taught us.
From growing up watching his mum work tirelessly with little to show for it, to questioning the system, diving into network marketing, and building a global community, Daniel shares how curiosity and humility became the foundation of his success.
They discuss why most people are never taught the truth about money, how to stop working for it and start making it work for you, and the mindset shifts that separate wealth builders from those stuck in the system. Daniel also opens up about the lessons of resilience, the hidden cost of chasing status, and how faith, leadership, and redefining success transformed his life and business.
00:00 – The intro you need to hear
03:04 – You don’t know what you don’t know
04:58 – Curiosity is the ultimate advantage
06:58 – Where we’ve been going wrong
13:26 – Dan’s unexpected journey to financial success
16:55 – How the world is rigged for the few
19:55 – The real reason schools push university
22:51 – Why network marketing felt like divine intervention
26:00 – Surviving on just 1 hour of sleep
34:00 – Curiosity + humility = the tools for wealth
36:25 – Redefining what success means for you
39:16 – How faith saved me
43:08 – The hidden agenda dividing us
49:16 – Living by biblical principles in life and business
52:36 – The magic wand to real success
About Daniel Jukes :
Daniel Dukes’ journey began with frustration at seeing his mum work tirelessly yet never get ahead financially, sparking a lifelong curiosity about how money really works. That curiosity led him beyond traditional education, into the world of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and eventually network marketing, where he transformed his own life and began helping others do the same.
From being labeled ‘not confident enough’ in football academies and facing personal struggles at university, to building resilience through hardship, Daniel discovered that the real keys to success are curiosity, humility, and education. Today, he runs Empowered Global Network, mentoring young entrepreneurs not just in wealth creation, but in health, leadership, and purpose, helping them unlock freedom in every area of life.
Passionate about teaching what schools never did, Daniel’s mission is to empower people with the mindset and tools to stop working for money, start building assets, and create a business and life rooted in true wealth and fulfillment
“The system is designed to suit a few. And, as I always like to say, as one big club and we're not in it, and it's not people's problem that they don't know. It's not their fault.“
So if you’re ready to challenge the money myths you were raised on, discover the power of curiosity and humility, and learn how financial education can unlock your freedom…
Tune in and let ‘The Wealth Code’ shift the way you see success forever.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Mentioned Resources :
Books :
Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki
Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill
The Second Mountain — David Brooks
The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class — Keith Cameron Smith
The Seasons of Life — Jim Rohn
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Axel Schura to explore the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to create real success and fulfillment, without waiting for a near-death experience to wake them up. From facing cancer and losing everything, to building a global community and redefining what it means to live freely, Axel shares how moments of deep struggle became the catalyst for transformation.
They discuss why most entrepreneurs chase someone else’s version of success, how triggers can become your greatest teachers, the hidden dangers of hustle culture, and why fulfillment must come before external achievements. Axel also opens up about the role of health, supportive communities, and reframing pain into purpose as the foundation for building a business and life you don’t need a vacation from.
00:00 – Why this episode could redefine your success
03:57 – Rethinking life through the lens of death
05:59 – What a near-death experience really teaches you
08:30 – How muscle mass literally saved my life
11:36 – Why cancer was the last thing I expected
15:14 – Preparing for the unpredictable moments in life
19:00 – Who do you truly want at your deathbed?
24:37 – The real reason Axel wrote his book
29:50 – Biggest lessons from inside the book
34:39 – Stop running from your triggers
39:07 – Do you really want the grind?
42:15 – How to be productive without the hustle
47:26 – The lesson that changed everything
49:28 – One belief that transformed life and business
50:40 – What if this is actually happening for you?
About Axel Schurawlow :
Axels journey went from feeling trapped in a safe but unfulfilling corporate path, to fully embracing his calling, leading him to becoming a Results Coach helping ambitious high-achievers and business owners unlock their full potential and design extraordinary lives.
After leaving his finance career, selling everything, and traveling through Asia, he discovered that true fulfillment comes from service and impact, not from security alone.
From humble beginnings creating content with nothing but a phone and passion, Axel built a global community with over 340K TikTok followers, +1 million podcast downloads, and a school in Bangladesh. Now based between Bali and beyond, he empowers his clients to break free from limitations, align with their vision, and create a life they don’t need a holiday from.
‘There were a couple of days where I just marinated in that question. Why did it happen to me? Until one point I started asking, why did it happen for me?’
So if you’re ready to step back, re-evaluate your path, and discover the mindset shifts that will change your life…
Tune in and let ‘The Freedom Code’ unlock something powerful within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Axel: @axelschuraFollow
Sam: @samchurchofficial
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Mentioned Resources :
Books : Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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Disclaimer :This episode contains personal stories around illness, near-death experiences, and discussions of health. Nothing shared is medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for medical or mental health support. Listener discretion is advised if topics of illness or death are sensitive for you.
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Damian to explore why so many of us feel lost in life, and what it really means to live in alignment. From chasing success in Dubai, building his business, and training for Ironman, to hitting burnout, psychedelics, and breathwork journeys, Damian shares how he stopped running from pain and began walking toward truth.
They discuss the hidden cost of hustling for external validation, the awakening that comes from facing your inner child, why boundaries and gratitude are essential for peace, and how physical challenges can unlock emotional and spiritual breakthroughs.
Damian also opens up about moving from heartbreak to healing, the role of psychedelics and breathwork in rediscovering meaning, and the practices he uses to create sustainable energy, deep connection, and true alignment in life and business.
00:00 Hustling as a Mask for Emotions
5:46 Why Dubai’s Success Still Felt Empty
9:40 Lessons From Bali and Mushrooms
15:04 Walking the Path Back to Yourself
17:30 Facing Death to Truly Heal
20:17 The ‘How to Die Happy’ Theory
23:32 Why Solitude is Essential for Growth
25:34 Using Physical Stress to Heal Emotionally
32:33 The Power of Slowing Down
38:55 Leading and Coaching From the Heart
44:44 The Deeper Story Behind Physique
50:55 Why I Believe in Breathwork
54:00 Speaking Directly to the Inner Child
58:54 Why Inner Work Never Ends
1:04:06 Owning and Living Your Story
About Damian Schechter :
Damian, whose journey went from running away vs facing his truth, is a Performance and Transformation Coach helping ambitious men and women align their health, mindset, and spirit to create true fulfilment. After building a thriving business in Dubai and pushing his limits through Ironman training, he discovered that chasing success without inner alignment led to burnout, emptiness, and disconnection.
His rock-bottom moment sparked a huge shift which led to moving to Bali, exploring breathwork, psychedelics, deep emotional healing, and redefining what it means to live in alignment. Damian guides his clients to move beyond surface goals and create sustainable energy, meaningful relationships, and a life rooted in truth.
"I was just the loneliest person. I wish I could actually just sit next to me on the beach that day and just look at this person and just actually see how broken he was."
So if you’re ready to reflect on where you might be running, and how to face your truth to find fulfilment…
Tune in and let ‘The Alignment Code’ unlock something powerful within.
With love and abundance,
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Connect with Damian : //www.instagram.com/damian_theallrounder
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Mentioned Resources :
How to die happy by Martin O'Toole
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This podcast shares personal stories and experiences with health, fitness, psychedelics, and breathwork. It is not medical advice, therapy, or a recommendation to use any substance. Psychedelics remain illegal in many countries so please know and follow the laws where you live. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making changes to your health, training, or lifestyle practices.
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Secret Society insider, Michael Murray, to decode his views on hidden truths, his controversial perspectives on what it means to be a man, create lasting attraction, and build strong, healthy relationships.
They discuss how to lead in a relationship without controlling, why the polarity between masculine and feminine energy is the secret to lasting passion, how to reconnect with your natural instincts, and learn why your values, energy, and presence are the foundations for love, family, and legacy. As well Michaels views on the discreet World War Three thats already Happening...
Michael also shares his journey from a fast-paced ‘playboy’ lifestyle, to living in alignment with his heritage, the changes he made to rebuild his energy, and the key habits every man can use to attract and keep the right partner.
00:00 – Living by ‘Primal Law’
09:29 – Seeing the Unseen
15:49 – Survival of the Fittest Worldview
17:40 – The ‘Primal Laws’ Explained
20:44 – Masculine & Feminine Energy Beliefs
23:05 – Cultural Warfare & Hidden Agendas
27:14 – How These Laws Supposedly Work
38:45 – Building Polarised Relationships
42:50 – Why Men Need Brotherhood
47:56 – Creating Safety for Women
56:42 – Doing the Internal Work
1:00:10 – Using a Mother’s Energy
1:02:23 – Health as Power
1:04:34 – The World Is Depopulating
1:11:17 – Your Ancestors Live Within You
1:15:24 – Vault Message
About Michael Murray :
Michael Murray is a Secret Society insider and the founder of ‘Primal Law’, a coaching system helping high level men embody true masculinity, attract loyal feminine partners, and build relationships that support their purpose, business, and legacy.
After living a fast-paced ‘playboy’ lifestyle in Europe that left him unfulfilled, Michael went through a deep personal transformation, reconnecting with his ancestral roots, embracing ancient 2,000-year-old rituals, and aligning his habits, mindset, and energy with natural law.
Having worked with over 400 high-level men worldwide, Michael’s mission is to guide men to operate from their core, stand as leaders, and build a legacy future generations will be proud of.
“If the best men uphold, they change everything.”
So if you’re ready to explore the deeper truths that some believe make relationships thrive…
Tune in and let ‘The Primal Code’ unlock something powerful within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Michael: //www.instagram.com/mikeofwisdom
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This episode contains open and candid discussion on sensitive topics including race, gender, sexuality, cultural identity, and relationship dynamics. The views expressed by the guest are based on their personal experiences, beliefs, and cultural background, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or The Transformation Code podcast.
These conversations are intended for educational and thought-provoking purposes only, and are not meant to cause harm, promote discrimination, or marginalise any individual or group. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage an open mind and respectful dialogue when engaging with the ideas shared.
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Daniel Lawson, a High-Performance & Relationship Coach, to explore his 4 steps to emotional mastery and how to reclaim the life and relationships you truly want.
Daniel shares the moment he walked away from his ‘dream’ life, after realising success had cost him his inner connection. Discover why mindset alone isn’t enough, the three core areas that transform every relationship, and his four-step process to reconnect with yourself.
He also opens up about overcoming self-abandonment, creating deep and authentic connections, and why the relationship you have with yourself will always set the tone for your success in business and life.So if you’ve built a life that looks great but feels hollow underneath…
Daniel is a high-performance and relationship coach helping ambitious entrepreneurs reconnect with themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create lives that feel as good as they look.After reaching the top, he realised success had cost him his inner connection. Since then, he’s been on a mission to help high achievers stop outsourcing their worth, master their emotions, and build relationships that truly thrive.As host of the ‘Give It All’ networking events, Daniel brings together driven business owners for powerful conversations and connections, showing that when you take care of what matters most, yourself, everything else in life comes alive.
“If you want an extraordinary relationship, the relationship with yourself has to be priority number one.”
Tune in and let ‘The Relationship Code’ activate something powerful within.With love and abundance,
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Sam
Connect with Daniel: //www.instagram.com/daniel.lawson__
Follow Sam: //www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Callum Webber, a Sales & Mindset Coach, to uncover what it really takes to sell with belief and soul.
Discover why selling is simply serving, how to build unshakable belief in yourself and your offer, the mindset shifts that separate seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs from the rest, and why your energy and presence are your biggest sales assets.
Callum also opens up about overcoming personal insecurities, building a supportive sales community, and the daily habits that give you unshakeable energy. So if you’ve mastered the strategies but know something deeper is holding you back...
Chapter :
00:00 - Welcome to The ‘Sales’ Code
2:42 - Why Selling Is Just Helping
9:34 - How to Build Unshakable Conviction
11:25 - Callum’s Journey From Trapped to Thriving
17:47 - The Key Shifts Behind Success
20:50 - Finding the Missing Piece
23:58 - Are You Driving from Fear?
27:03 - Freedom Starts on the Inside
31:29 - Turning Insecurities into Power
37:32 - How to Build a High- Performance Sales Team
40:52 - Selling as a Service, Not a Script
48:23 - Why Relationships Close More Deals
54:20 - Stop Hiding the Investment
58:47 - Energy Changes Everything
1:00:12 - The Vault: One Truth That Changes Everything
About Callum Webber :
Callum Webber is a sales and mindset coach helping men create more freedom-based lives through remote business & sales strategies.He’s currently scaling multiple high-figure coaching and business offers, whilst mentoring others to unlock their full potential and create remote income.From closing over £100,000 worth of deals in one month, to co-hosting ‘The Freedom Lifestyle Podcast’, Callum shares his passion for travel, growth & freedom and his mission to create a community of soulful sellers with bulletproof belief in themselves and their offers.
"If you wouldn’t sell it to your own family, are you really selling the right thing?"
Tune in and let ‘The Sales Code’ activate something powerful within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Callum: @callumlukew
Follow Sam: @samchurchofficial
TRIGGER WARNING / DISCLAIMER:
This episode contains discussions around Kundalini awakenings, trauma, emotional and psychological healing, and intense spiritual experiences. Some of the topics may be triggering for those currently navigating mental health challenges or recovering from trauma.
The content shared reflects personal experiences and is not intended as medical or psychological advice. Please consult a licensed healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are seeking support or treatment.
Listener discretion is advised.
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In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Mckenna Roice, a Kundalini, Somatic & Breathwork Facilitator and founder of Homegrown Healing, to find out what really happens when Kundalini energy takes over your healing journey.
Discover how Kundalini energy awakens, why true healing is less about fixing and more about remembering, how breath, sound, and somatic movement create safety for transformation and the difference between numbing and feeling through emotions.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
05:25 - Life before kundalini
03:40 - The spiritual awakening
09:30 - This energy defined
14:28 - Stuck energy in the body
15:24 - McKenna’s journey
13:36 - Storing Trauma
17:44 - The path to surrendering
22:00 - The grief process
25:39 - Integrating
33:20 - What kundalini taught me
41:08 - Healing others
49:04 - Tapping into our bodies
44:35 - Everything is energy
55:44 - McKenna’s Final Message
About McKenna Roice:
McKenna Roice is a Kundalini, Somatic & Breathwork Facilitator and the founder of Homegrown Healing. She helps people release stress, trauma, and emotional blocks through breath, movement, and energy work, guiding them back to their most grounded, authentic selves.With ancient practices and modern somatic tools, she supports deep healing, nervous system regulation, and inner transformation for those ready to feel more connected, present, and alive.
“This is an energy that's within each and every one of us.”
So if you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck…
Tune in and let ‘The Kundalini Code’ activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Mckenna: //www.instagram.com/mckennaroice
Follow Sam: //www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial
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Mentioned Resources:
• Book: The Energy Codes by Sue Morter
• People: rebecca jax @iamrebeccajax
TRIGGER WARNING!
This episode includes personal experiences with prolonged fasting (13 days) and physical performance. If you have a history of disordered eating, chronic health issues, or body image concerns, some of this content may be challenging. Please listen with care and consult a medical professional before considering any extreme fasting protocols.
DISCLAIMER:
This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Fasting particularly prolonged fasting should be approached with caution and ideally under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor before making significant changes to your diet, exercise, or overall health routine.
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In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Simon Says Fast, a fasting mentor, personal trainer, and former elite athlete to decode the real power of fasting.
Simon shares the story of his 13-day water fast while training twice a day and how he didn’t just survive he thrived. Together, they challenge mainstream myths around food, energy, and performance, and explore how fasting can be a powerful gateway to mental clarity, fat loss, healing, and deep self-mastery.
They also discuss the spiritual side of fasting, how hunger can unlock presence, purpose, and parts of yourself you’ve been disconnected from.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:35 – Simon’s 13-Day Water Fast
04:55 – Breaking Food Conditioning
08:12 – Hunger vs. Craving
11:33 – Day 3: The Turning Point
14:10 – The Science Behind Fasting
16:48 – Fasting for Mental Clarity
20:04 – Emotional Detox & Healing
23:45 – The Spiritual Power of Fasting
26:30 – Energy on No Food?
30:19 – Fasting Misconceptions
33:40 – How to Start Fasting Safely
36:02 – Simon’s Daily Practice
39:15 – Rewiring the Relationship With Food
42:01 – Final Message
About Simon Says Fast:
Simon Says Fast is a fasting coach and personal trainer who breaks down the science and power of fasting into simple, actionable steps for life-changing results. A former elite athlete, Simon completed a 13-day fast while training twice a day, and actually improved his performance. Today, he challenges outdated beliefs and helps people use fasting as a tool for fat loss, healing, energy, and mental clarity.
“Money can never buy what fasting can do for your health.”
Tune in and let ‘The Fasting Code’ activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonsaysfast
Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial
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Mentioned Resources:
• Dr. Jason Fung: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz?igsh=ZGI2Mzd0Y3hoOGo=
• Dr. Mindy: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz?igsh=ZGI2Mzd0Y3hoOGo=
'Fast Like a Girl' by Dr. Mindy Pelz (Book)
In this episode, Sam Church sits down with James Xander to talk about psychedelics, consciousness, and what happens when you go deep within yourself.
James shares the story of his first DMT trip — alone in a car park — and how it completely changed how he saw reality. They explore what psychedelics like DMT, ayahuasca, and mushrooms can reveal about life, the mind, and who we really are.
They also talk about the challenge of coming back to “normal life” after big spiritual experiences, and how to actually use those moments to grow into your next-level self.
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet James Xander
01:13 – Psychedelics & the Soul’s Journey
04:36 – Awakening Through Suffering
07:24 – What Is a Spiritual Awakening?
11:01 – Kundalini Awakening Signs
13:58 – You Are the Observer
17:10 – Stepping Into Your Mission
19:35 – Trusting the Divine Plan
23:24 – Rebuilding Your Identity
25:52 – Morning Rituals That Shift Everything
28:14 – Why You’re Feeling Called to Something More
31:37 – Breathwork, Meditation & the Present Moment
34:20 – You’re Not Broken
38:46 – Creating from Love, Not Fear
41:22 – James’ Final Message
About James Xander:
James Xander is a psychedelic explorer, youtuber, podcast host, coach and host of The James Xander Trip, a podcast dedicated to consciousness, psychedelics, and inner transformation. With a mission to help a billion people awaken to their higher self, James shares insights from his personal journeys with DMT, ayahuasca, and psilocybin to help individuals unlock their next level of consciousness and personal growth.
“Once consciousness is expanded, it can never return to its original dimension.” - James Xander
Tune in and let the code activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
Connect with James : //www.instagram.com/emperorjames
Follow Sam : //www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial
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Mentioned Resources:
• Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks → Introduced James to the Law of Attraction and the idea that thought creates reality.
• As a Man Thinketh by James Allen → Reinforced the power of thought and mindset on life outcomes.
• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne → Further explored manifestation, intention, and creating reality through thought.
In this episode, Sam Church speaks with Nick Elvery, an expert in hypnosis, to explore the power of the mind and its applications for high level entrepreneurs who wish to break free from mental blocks.
Nick explains how we are being hypnotised whether we like it or not, and how to use the tool to better your life. Sam & Nick also discuss the effects hypnosis has on the brain, exploring the potentials of using this tool to rewire the patterns which are holding you back. Nick even shares how you can use self-hypnosis daily to overcome self-sabotage behaviours and get out your own way.
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome
01:02 – Nick’s Addiction Story
02:06 – What Addiction Is Really About
03:37 – Life in the Party Scene
06:02 – Can DNA Predict Addiction?
07:13 – Self-Development
09:33 – What Actually Helped Him Change
12:10 – What Hypnosis Really Is
14:36 – Childhood Programming
17:11 – Rewire Like a Computer
19:01 – How the Media Hypnotizes You
22:10 – Using Hypnosis Daily
24:05 – Healing Trapped Emotions
31:55 – Hypnosis vs Meditation
36:13 – Business, Self-Worth & Nervous System
About Nick Elvery:
Nick Elvery is a hypnotist and transformation expert living in Bali. After overcoming years of addiction, he turned his obsession with psychology and personal growth into helping high-level entrepreneurs rewire their subconscious, build with ease, and create lives full of aligned success. He’s also the founder of Bali Connect, a curated entrepreneur network redefining what meaningful connection looks like.
Tune in and let the code activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
Connect with Nick : //www.instagram.com/nickelveryFollow Sam : //www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial/
In this episode of The Transformation Code, I sit down with Ryan Herrington for a deep, honest conversation about what it means to lead as a healthy man in today’s world and why men need other men more than ever.
Ryan shares his journey from insecurity, body image struggles, and emotional disconnection… to becoming the grounded leader of Bali Brotherhood where he holds space for hundreds of entrepreneurial men each week.
We explore:
• Why hustle culture burns men out and what to do instead
• The hidden wounds around anger and worth (and how they still run the show)
• Five core foundations for fulfillment as a man
• Why men thrive in brotherhood and the pain of being a ‘lone wolf’
• Nervous system mastery: how to hold more, and stress less
• How to move from fear-based relationships to love-based relationship
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
02:10 – Redefining Freedom & Family
04:00 – Masculine Responsibility
05:30 – The Obstacle Is the Way
07:00 – Reclaiming Masculinity
09:10 – Attracting a soulmate
13:00 – Body Image & Shame
14:00 – The power of Breathwork
16:00 – Letting Go of Protection
19:40 – Unlearning the Hustle
23:20 – True High Performance
26:00 – Success for Validation
30:30 – The Five Pillars
33:40 – The Power of Brotherhood
36:00 – Final Reflection
About Ryan Herrington:
Ryan Herrington is the founder of the Bali Brotherhood, bringing together ambitious men each week in Bali helping them navigate the challenges and build a peer group of other brothers. Ryan also helps men scale businesses without losing themselves in the process.
His own journey took him from body shame and burnout to emotional depth, leadership, and nervous system mastery. Today, Ryan teaches men how to hold pressure, lead from their core, and create lives built on freedom, purpose, and powerful relationships.
He’s not just teaching a code…he’s living it.
"Freedom isn’t doing whatever you want. It’s becoming the man who no longer needs to escape."
- Ryan Herrington
This one’s for the man who’s done the work… but still feels something’s missing.
🎧 Tune in. Let the code activate something real within you.
Sam
P.s.
👉 Ready to go deeper?
Apply to work with me 1:1: https://form.typeform.com/to/qlFvj2yG
Connect with Ryan : //www.instagram.com/_ryanherringtonFollow Sam : https://www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial/
What if grief isn’t something to fix… but something to feel?
In this raw and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Matt Murray, a TV personality turned grief and addiction coach, for a conversation that goes beyond clichés and into the real, unfiltered terrain of heartbreak, healing, and human transformation
After losing his mother to cancer, Matt spiraled into numbing—drinking, scrolling, isolating—only to realize that the only way out was in. What follows is a profound story of emotional devastation, brutal family betrayal, and the long, winding road back to presence, power, and purpose.
We talk about the messiness of grief, the myth of “having it together,” and how to use pain as a portal to truth. From ADHD to abandonment wounds, spiritual awakenings to Eastern philosophy, this is an episode for anyone who’s ever lost someone they love and wondered how to keep living.
Inside this episode:
• Why grief starts before someone dies
• The raw reality of watching a parent deteriorate
• How trauma affects the body and what “dry screaming” taught him
• The dark side of grief: betrayal, anger, and emotional shutdown
• Spiritual lessons from Ram Dass, Alan Watts, and the path of surrender
• Rebuilding from ground zero: friendships, finances, identity
• Radical acceptance and what it really means to “let go”
• The truth about TV fame, money, and why followers don’t equal freedom
• Transforming pain into purpose and helping others rise
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to The Transformation Code
02:30 – Matt Loosing His Mum To Cancer
11:50 – The Tough Time
15:00 – Meditation & Energy For Healing
18:55 – Tapping Into Your Hearts Intelligence
21:30 – Nervous System Patterns From Youth & ADHD
25:10 – Providing Safety Through Embracing Imperfection
26:30 – Living Fight Or Flight
32:45 – Student Of Life
40:10 – Pain To Power
51:00 – Matt On Married At First Sight Experience
01:06:00 – Is Everyone Worthy Of Love?
01:13:24 – The Grieving & Addiction Overcoming Process
01:20:57 – The Vault & Final Reflections
About Matt Murray:
Matt Murray is a grief and addiction coach who helps people rebuild from the inside out. After rising to fame on reality TV, Matt experienced a series of personal earthquakes, none more devastating than the loss of his beloved mother. That grief cracked him open and invited him to step into a whole new life. Today, Matt guides others through the chaos of loss and into the clarity of truth, helping them find strength not in spite of their pain but because of it.
“You’re already in pain. You might as well get a reward from it.” — Matt Murray
This episode is an invitation to feel it all, to stop pretending, and to find your way home.
🎧 Tune in. Let the code activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Matt : //www.instagram.com/matt_b_murray
Follow Sam : https://www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial/
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Mentioned Resources:
• Ram Dass – Spiritual teacher whose teachings on death and consciousness deeply influenced Matt’s healing journey
• Alan Watts – Philosopher known for translating Eastern philosophy to the Western mind
• The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer – Book referenced for its insights on letting go
• Jordan Peterson – Mentioned for his concept of introspective questioning
• Tony Robbins – Referenced for his teachings on blame and personal transformation
What if everything you believed about success, safety, and healing was built on a lie?
In this piercingly honest episode, I sit down with breathwork teacher, somatic facilitator and truth-seeker Anne-Marie Kramer – and what unfolds is not just a conversation, it’s a wake-up call.
We explore Anne-Marie’s journey from pharmaceutical sales rep with the American dream – doctor husband, pension, fast-track life – to uncovering the soul-destroying truth behind Big Pharma and walking away from it all. She reveals what most people never hear: the manipulation behind the medical system, the emotional collapse of cancel culture, and how somatics helped her find herself again in Bali.
This episode is a masterclass in shedding masks, feeling deeply, and remembering who you are beneath the noise.
Inside this episode:
• The dark secrets of the pharmaceutical industry
• Why she left wealth and safety to find her soul
• Cancel culture, heartbreak, and the collapse of community
• How trauma lives in the body – and how to release it
• The power of somatics and breathwork to regulate the nervous system
• How to access soul wisdom beyond the mind
• Teaching teachers, feminine surrender, and divine timing
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to The Transformation Code
02:30 – Meet Annie: Big Pharma, Yoga & Mid-West
05:45 – The Truth About The Pharmaceutical Industry
08:15 – Rise & Fall Of Opening 3 Yoga Studio’s
10:30 – How To Deal With Cancel Culture & Public Shame
16:10 – Tapping Into Your Soul Driven Truth
21:01 – Providing Safety Through Embracing Imperfection
26:00 – The Somatic Practice: Letting Go Of What’s No Longer Yours To Carry
30:10 – Who Are You?
36:26 – The Journey Of Remembering Then Forgeting
40:22 – Analogies To Break Through Stagnation
47:20 – Sam’s Mystical, Metaphysical Experience
58:00 – Seeing Beyond The Veil
59:15 – Spiritual Development Through Having Kids
1:04:00 – The Vault & Final Reflections
About Anne-Marie Kramer:
Anne-Marie is a breathwork facilitator, somatic teacher, and yoga studio founder whose path has taken her from corporate pharma to leading global teacher training in Bali. After experiencing the collapse of her life during COVID – including public cancel culture and deep personal loss – she found her way back to self through somatics, community, and truth. Her work is about helping others reconnect with their bodies, their soul purpose, and their inner knowing – beyond the noise.
"Everything I hate about you is what I don’t want to see in myself." – Anne-Marie Kramer
This one goes deep. It’s raw, real, and will shake something loose.
🎧 Tune in. Let the code activate something deep within.
With love and abundance,
Sam
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Connect with Anne-Marie : https://www.instagram.com/amkzing/Follow Sam : https://www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial/
What if your biggest business breakthrough didn’t come from another strategy… but from a deeper connection to your truth?
In this expansive episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and founder of Lighthouse Studios, Monty Hooke, in the very space where this podcast is being created. We explore his journey from building companies at age 8, scaling outsourcing firms to hundreds of staff, and falling into the same traps—again and again—until plant medicine cracked open a new path.
From ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru to running one of the world’s top podcast studios in Bali, Monty shares the raw lessons of what it really takes to build something meaningful… without losing yourself in the process.
Inside this episode:
• Why entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey—and how to do the deep work
• Lessons from ayahuasca, Peru, and visionary experiences that changed everything
• How to stop being the bottleneck and build real systems that scale
• The "Entrepreneur’s Bet" and learning to let go of control
• Why your business doesn't need your perfection—it needs your capacity
• Creating with purpose (and why your purpose isn’t a product)
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to The Transformation Code
02:30 – Meet Monty: Business at Age 8 and Early Hustles
06:45 – Scaling Pain & Lessons in Letting Go
10:20 – Trust, Delegation & Releasing Control
14:55 – The Entrepreneur’s Spiritual Journey Begins
19:10 – Ayahuasca in Peru: Death, Rebirth & Realisation
24:40 – Mystical Visions & Downloads From the Ceremony
29:15 – “Down the Rabbit Hole” and Facing Truth
33:50 – Breaking Belief Systems & Rebuilding from Within
38:30 – Leadership as Energetic Clarity, Not Control
42:55 – Outsourcing Mastery & Building True Systems
47:20 – Communication as a Spiritual Practice
52:00 – The Real Purpose Behind Your Business
56:45 – Content Creation as a Mirror of Your Growth
1:01:00 – Final Reflections: Presence, Truth & Letting Go
This episode is a grounded yet mystical masterclass on leadership, embodiment, and why the unseen world might just hold the key to your next level.
About Monty Hooke:
Monty Hooke is a lifelong entrepreneur, founder of Lighthouse Studios Bali, and host of the Down the Rabbit Hole podcast. Starting his first business at just eight years old, Monty has built and scaled ventures across industries, from automotive parts to outsourcing firms with hundreds of staff.
But his true transformation came not from strategy but from surrender. Through deep inner work including ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru, Monty awakened to a new way of building where leadership is rooted in presence, purpose, and personal truth.
Today he supports creators and entrepreneurs to birth their vision into the world without burning out or compromising who they are. He helps them let go of control, build aligned teams, and create from the inside out.
“Your business doesn't need your perfection. It needs your presence, your truth, and your capacity to let go.”
– Monty Hooke
Connect with Monty : //www.instagram.com/montyhooke
Follow Sam : //www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial/
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Mentioned Resources:
• Down the Rabbit Hole – Monty Hooke's podcast exploring health, wellness, spirituality, and the unseen world
• Lighthouse Studios Bali