In this deeply reflective episode of the Hero Podcast, Pete Cohen is joined by longtime friend Paul for an open, heartfelt conversation about what it means to be guided—and to guide others. Together they explore the essential role of mentors, the power of presence, and how authentic support can transform lives.

Drawing from personal experiences, they discuss spiritual awakening, healing from trauma, grief, and the importance of stopping to truly meet oneself. This episode invites listeners to think about who has guided them, and how they might become a guide in someone else’s life.

• The difference between a teacher and a true guide

• Why presence leaves a lasting imprint

• Spiritual embodiment and awakening

• Learning through grief and loss

• Creating space for others without losing yourself

• Living in alignment with universal intelligence

• Radical self-honesty and emotional responsibility

• "A great guide doesn’t tell you what to do—they help you discover who you really are."

• "Presence is more powerful than information."

• "You can only pass something on if you truly embody it."

• "The work is learning to stop, reflect, and listen to your own needs."

• Andy Sibson and Andy Sellins (mentors)

• Dr. Ray Sylvester

• Raphael (spiritual guide)

• Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey

• Muji and ashram experience

• Gabor Maté – Authenticity vs. Attachment

• 12-Step Recovery (Adult Children of Alcoholics)

Website: www.petecohen.com
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Paul Hurcomb Conscious Golf Group (Facebook) – for golfers seeking deeper conversations and connection through golf

www.meetingsinstillness.com

www.Paulhurcomb.Org

In this profoundly honest and soul-stirring episode of the Mi365 Podcast, Pete Cohen is joined by spiritual teacher and lifelong golfer Paul Hurcomb for a deep dive into golf as a mirror for life.

What begins as a chat about The Masters and favorite players quickly evolves into a powerful exploration of identity, ego, emotion, and personal transformation—through the lens of the game they both love.

From childhood golf memories to elite performance coaching, Pete and Paul reveal how golf exposes our deepest thoughts, insecurities, and patterns, and how the game can be a tool for spiritual growth, presence, and healing.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

Why golf is unlike any other sport – and how it mirrors our internal world

How golf reveals your emotional patterns, resistance, and unconscious beliefs

The concept of "Conscious Golf" – playing from presence, not pressure

How trauma and ego show up in performance (and in life)

Pete’s raw reflections on grief, loss, and learning to stop

The importance of letting go of outcome and playing from joy

How to be with emotions like rejection, frustration, and fear

The relationship between self-worth and performance

What “the second before the swing” reveals about you

Zen teachings, stillness, and what it means to truly listen

Powerful Quotes:

“Golf is like a mirror — it reflects your inner world back at you.” – Paul Hurcomb
“Every round of golf is your life playing out over 18 holes.” – Pete Cohen
“When ego is lost, universality exists.” – Tea bag wisdom (and now a life mantra)
“Golf can’t give you peace. But it can show you where you’re not at peace.”
“You don’t need a better plan. You need more discipline with the one you’ve got.” – Jack Nicklaus to Rory McIlroy
“The ball doesn’t move. You do. That second before you swing… that’s the moment of Zen.”
“There’s only one way in life — yours.”

Who This Episode Is For:

Golfers looking to connect deeper with the game (and themselves)

Coaches, athletes, and performers navigating mindset and emotional regulation

Anyone interested in mindfulness, self-inquiry, or conscious living

Those processing grief, change, or a desire to stop and reflect

Listeners ready to explore the longest journey – the one within

Connect with Pete & Paul:

Pete Cohen Website: petecohen.com

Paul Hurcomb Conscious Golf Group (Facebook) – for golfers seeking deeper conversations and connection through golf

www.meetingsinstillness.com

www.Paulhurcomb.Org

Loved this episode?
Let us know your thoughts. Whether you’re a golfer or not, we’d love to hear what resonated most for you. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that golf — and life — is more than just a scorecard.

Contact Paul here; www.meetingsinstillness.com
www.Paulhurcomb.Org

DM Pete with your reflections or stories from the golf course at @PeteCohen_

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Pete Cohen explores the transformative concept of "Stop To Start"—how taking intentional pauses can open the door to clarity, healing, and true progress.

Pete reflects on the major stop moments in his life—from the unexpected meeting of his wife during a volcanic ash cloud in Croatia to facing profound loss with the passing of his wife, parents, and other life-altering experiences. These moments, though painful, became turning points that reshaped his life.

You’ll hear about:

• Why we need to pause before we progress

• The dangers of being busy just to be busy

• Pete’s decision to step away from social media—and the liberation it brought

• The power of auditing your life across health, relationships, purpose, and service

• Reconnecting with the past to realign with what truly matters today

• A special reflection on legacy, presence, and the question: What are you really here for?

• Plus, an introduction to Pete’s secret wellness weapon—reishi mushroom-infused tea and coffee

Key Takeaway:

“If you want to start something new, meaningful, or different… first, you need to stop. Stop to reflect. Stop to reconnect. Stop to make space for what really matters.”

Questions to Reflect On:

• What do you need to stop doing in order to start what truly matters?

• Where are you right now in your life audit—your energy, your relationships, your purpose?

• What legacy are you creating with how you're living today?

Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear what resonated with you. Join our growing community in our WhatsApp group—a space for those committed to living more intentionally. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Pete’s recommended reishi-infused tea and coffee https://www.mi365.me/coffee

• Watch the short film and expert interviews on the power of Ganoderma

• Connect with Pete for coaching or support

Rate & Review:
If this episode spoke to you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review. Let’s help more people learn to stop… so they can start living fully.

Episode Summary

Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or running on empty? Do you wake up tired, struggle to focus, or feel like stress is running your life? If so, you’re not alone—burnout is becoming a global crisis.

In this episode of The Mi365 Podcast, Pete Cohen shares powerful insights and practical tools to help you recognise the signs of burnout, break free from it, and restore balance in your life. If you’ve been pushing too hard for too long, it’s time to stop, reflect, and make a change.

In just 14 minutes and 24 seconds—1% of your day—you will learn:
✔ What burnout really is and how it’s affecting millions worldwide
✔ The warning signs of burnout—physical, mental, and emotional
✔ The AIR Framework—a simple strategy for overcoming burnout
✔ Why rest and recovery are just as important as growth
✔ How to take back control and rebuild your energy

Are You Burning Out? Take the Test

Take a moment to reflect. Answer these questions honestly:

• Do you wake up tired even after a full night’s sleep?
• Are you struggling to focus or feeling mentally foggy?
• Do you feel unmotivated, detached, or cynical?
• Are you relying on caffeine, sugar, or stimulants to get through the day?
• Do you find yourself doom scrolling on social media just to escape?
• Does the idea of stopping and resting make you feel guilty or anxious?
• Are you experiencing headaches, body aches, or digestive issues?

If you answered ‘yes’ to multiple questions, burnout might be taking a toll on you. But the good news is—you can reverse it.

The AIR Framework: A Blueprint for Balance

Pete introduces the AIR Framework—a simple method to reset and restore your energy.

1. A – Aspirations: What do you really want?

   • Define your health, relationships, and work goals
   • Set an intention to move towards them

2. I – Integration: What small actions can you take?

   • Identify simple daily habits that will restore balance
   • Set boundaries and protect your energy

3. R – Rejuvenation: How do you restore and recharge?

   • Prioritise rest, mindfulness, and movement
   • Recognise that growth requires recovery

Sponsor Mention

This episode is brought to you by Ganoderma-infused coffee and tea—a powerful superfood that helps reduce stress, support energy levels, and promote relaxation. If you want to enjoy your 14 minutes and 24 seconds of reflection with the same coffee Pete drinks, click the link in the show notes to learn more.

🔗 Discover Pete’s favourite superfood-infused coffee & tea – https://www.mi365.me/coffee

Join the Conversation & Get Support

Transformation doesn’t happen alone. Join our free WhatsApp group—a supportive space for intentional thinkers who are committed to breaking free from burnout and creating a life by design, not by default.

🔗 Join the Mi365 WhatsApp Community – https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG

Call to Action

• What’s your biggest takeaway from today’s episode? Share it in our WhatsApp community.
• Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss this new era of growth and transformation.
• Take action—spend just 14m 24s today reflecting on how you want to show up in life.

A great life doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by design.

Let’s do this.

Are you living in survival mode without even realizing it? In this episode, Pete Cohen dives deep into how we can shift from constantly reacting to life’s demands to living with intention and design. Most people wake up and go straight into autopilot—checking emails, reacting to stress, and feeling overwhelmed. But what if you could take back control and create a life that excites you?

Join Pete for 14 minutes and 24 seconds as he shares practical tools, powerful insights, and real strategies to help you break free from survival mode and start living a life by design, not by default.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to recognize if you’re stuck in survival mode
• The impact of stress on your brain and body – and how to reset
• Why most people struggle to live intentionally (and how to change that)
• The power of morning intentions and evening reflections
• Simple but powerful breathing techniques to calm your nervous system
• How small daily shifts (just 14m 24s) can completely transform your life

Key Questions to Ask Yourself

• Do you start your day with intention, or do you wake up and immediately react?
• Do you feel like you’re making progress toward something meaningful, or are you just trying to “get through the day”?
• Are you making conscious decisions, or do you feel like life is just happening to you?
• What small action can you take today to begin shifting from survival mode to a life by design?

Powerful Insights from the Episode

• "We are wired for survival, but we were never meant to live in stress permanently."
• "A zebra runs from a lion, but once it escapes, the stress response turns off. Humans, on the other hand, stay stuck in stress mode—always on, always running."
• "If you don’t stop and reflect, you won’t even realize the patterns you’re repeating daily."

Sponsor Mention

This episode is brought to you by our favorite Ganoderma-infused coffee and tea—a powerful superfood that helps boost energy, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. If you want to enjoy your daily 14 minutes and 24 seconds with the same coffee Pete drinks, click the link in the show notes to learn more.

Join the Conversation & Get Support

Want help breaking free from survival mode? Join our free WhatsApp group—a space for intentional thinkers to support, guide, and inspire each other. Click the link in the show notes to join.

🔗 Join the Mi365 WhatsApp Community – https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG

🔗 Discover Pete’s favorite superfood-infused tea & coffee – Take a look at the healthy coffee that I drink and recommend that is infused with one of the most powerful super foods on Earth. If you scroll down to the bottom you’ll see how you can order some for yourself. https://www.mi365.me/coffee

Call to Action

What’s your biggest takeaway from today’s episode?

• Share your insights in our WhatsApp community https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG
• Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode
• Take action—spend just 14m 24s today reflecting on how you want to show up in life

When you shift from survival to design, you take back control of your future.

In this episode of the Mi365 Podcast, Pete Cohen explores the power of the 1% rule—making small, consistent changes that lead to significant transformation over time. He challenges listeners to invest just 14 minutes and 24 seconds of their day (1% of a 24-hour period) into personal growth and self-improvement.

Pete discusses the importance of shifting perspectives, identifying key areas for growth, and overcoming the common obstacles that prevent us from making progress. He shares insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear and the philosophy of "Kaizen"—continuous improvement.

Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The Power of 1% Daily Improvement: Small, intentional actions create a compounding effect over time.
✔️ The Importance of Perspective: Real change happens when we see things differently, not just when we're told what to do.
✔️ Slowing Down to Reflect: Taking time to pause and assess where we are and where we want to be.
✔️ The Three Key Areas of Growth:

• Health & Energy
• Relationships (including the relationship with yourself)
• Wealth, Work & Service
  ✔️ The Gap Between Where You Are & Where You Want to Be: How to bridge that gap through small daily investments.
  ✔️ Overcoming Resistance to Change: Why we naturally avoid difficult things and how to push past initial discomfort.
  ✔️ The Power of Starting: Once you start, momentum makes it harder to stop.

Action Steps:

✅ Pick One Area – Choose one part of your life (health, relationships, or work) to invest 14 minutes and 24 seconds in each day.
✅ Commit to Small Steps – Focus on small, consistent changes instead of overwhelming transformations.
✅ Get Started Today – Don’t wait for motivation; action creates momentum.
✅ Join the Conversation – Share your biggest takeaway from this episode in the Mi365 WhatsApp group

Resources & Links:

🔗 Join the Mi365 WhatsApp Community – https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG
🔗 Discover Pete’s favorite superfood-infused tea & coffee – Take a look at the healthy coffee that I drink and recommend that is infused with one of the most powerful super foods on Earth. If you scroll down to the bottom you’ll see how you can order some for yourself. https://www.mi365.me/coffee

Final Thoughts:

Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small, intentional actions each day create lasting transformation. Are you ready to invest 14 minutes and 24 seconds into your future? Let’s get started!

📅 Subscribe & Stay Inspired! Don’t miss the next episode of Mi365 Podcast with Pete Cohen.

Episode Summary

For nine years and 570 episodes, Mi365 has been a journey of transformation, growth, and personal development. But now, it’s time for something new.

In this special episode, Pete Cohen reflects on the evolution of Mi365 and why this marks the beginning of a new era. With deep personal insights, powerful questions, and a renewed mission to help you turn intentions into actions, this is more than just another episode—it’s an invitation to grow, evolve, and design your life with purpose.

If you’ve been on this journey since the start, or if this is your very first episode, this is your chance to stop, reflect, and step into the next phase of your personal and professional transformation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The journey of Mi365 from 2016 to today—why change is necessary
• The importance of stopping and reflecting before moving forward
• How grief, challenges, and transformation have shaped Pete’s new approach
• Why 14 minutes and 24 seconds a day is all you need to create lasting change
• How to shift from survival mode to thriving with intentional thinking
• The power of community, coaching, and taking action

Key Questions to Ask Yourself

• How do you feel about where you are in your life right now?
• What changes have shaped you over the past few years?
• Where do you want to make progress—your health, relationships, or work?
• What intentions have you been meaning to act on but haven’t yet?
• Are you ready to design your life with intention, rather than by chance?

Powerful Insights from the Episode

• "A great life doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by design."
• "Stopping isn’t failure—it’s the first step to real transformation."
• "The world has changed, and so have we. Now is the time to step up and create the future we want."
• "Intentions mean nothing without action. Let’s make the shift together."

Sponsor Mention

This episode is brought to you by our favourite Ganoderma-infused coffee and tea—a powerful superfood that helps boost energy, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. If you want to enjoy your daily 14 minutes and 24 seconds with the same coffee Pete drinks, click the link in the show notes to learn more.

🔗 Discover Pete’s favourite superfood-infused tea & coffee – https://www.mi365.me/coffee

Join the Conversation & Get Support

This isn’t just about listening—it’s about taking action. Join our free WhatsApp group—a space for intentional thinkers committed to growth, accountability, and making positive changes together.

🔗 Join the Mi365 WhatsApp Community – https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGAlsmC9N47DFamONmqXWG

Call to Action

• What’s your biggest takeaway from today’s episode? Share it in our WhatsApp community.
• Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss this new era of growth and transformation.
• Take action—spend just 14m 24s today reflecting on how you want to show up in life.

A great life doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by design. Let’s do this.

In this episode of Mi365, I dive deep into imposter syndrome—what it is, how it manifests, and most importantly, how we can break free from it. Despite our achievements, many of us still feel like we’re not good enough, that we don’t truly deserve success, or that we’ll be "found out" at any moment. But what if these thoughts weren’t facts?

I share my own experiences with imposter syndrome, how it shaped my early years, and how I’ve been working to overcome it with the help of my coach, Dr. Ray Sylvester. We explore the origins of imposter syndrome, the patterns that keep it alive, and the steps you can take to shift your mindset and step into your full potential.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, perfectionism, or feeling like you don’t deserve your success—this episode is for you.

• The origins of imposter syndrome (first identified in 1978 by Dr. Pauline Clance & Dr. Suzanne Imes)
• Why high achievers often feel like frauds despite their success
• The impact of perfectionism, overworking, and avoiding new opportunities out of fear

• How childhood experiences shaped my self-doubt
• The fear of being "found out" that followed me for years
• How the loss of my parents and wife forced me to finally stop and reflect

• Negative self-talk and the constant need for validation
• Struggling to accept compliments and downplaying success
• Feeling like your achievements are just luck rather than skill

• Why awareness, auditing, and acceptance are key to change
• How my work with Dr. Ray helped me uncover the deeper patterns behind my imposter syndrome
• The power of being present rather than living in survival mode

• The world keeps us distracted—how do we slow down and truly own our success?
• Why intentional thinking and intentional thriving are the way forward
• Building a global community of people ready to embrace their true potential

✅ Audit your thoughts – Notice when self-doubt creeps in and where it comes from
✅ Acknowledge and accept – Recognize the patterns that keep you stuck
✅ Take action – Find the support you need to step into your full potential

Take a look at the healthy coffee that I drink and recommend that is infused with one of the most powerful super foods on Earth. If you scroll down to the bottom you’ll see how you can order some for yourself. https://www.mi365.me/coffee

I’m committed to showing up, sharing my journey, and supporting you in breaking free from self-doubt. If this episode resonated with you, reach out—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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