Nick Santonastasso is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and social media personality. He was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic condition resulting in him being born with no legs and one arm. In this compelling conversation, Nick joins Zuby to discuss his recent move from the USA to the UAE and how new environments shape mindset and behaviour. They explore Nick’s approach to confronting mortality, the pivotal childhood experiences that forged his resilience, and the unique dynamics of his family. Nick reveals his greatest life lessons and shares powerful strategies for staying positive and thriving in the face of life’s toughest challenges.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(07:38) Moving from the US to UAE

(13:10) Information flows & cultural impacts

(18:42) Dealing with death

(25:46) Nick’s childhood

(32:39) Nick’s family dynamic

(39:23) Overcoming human conflict

(45:22) Greatest lesson Nick has learned

(59:35) Human progress vs regress

(1:11:42) What’s next for Nick

(1:13:32) Outro

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Zuby is joined by 19 Keys, a cultural thought leader and entrepreneur, known for his insights into consciousness and social empowerment. They discuss the origins of 19 Keys’ name, his militant upbringing, and the influence of his parents. The two explore the state of modern masculinity, intellectualism, capitalism, and the opportunities available for Black Americans in modern society.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) What does 19 Keys mean?

(03:16) 19 Keys' upbringing

(07:39) Meaning of ‘militant’

(14:28) 19 Keys' parents

(18:52) Masculinity in 2025

(28:11) Intellectualism as masculine?

(52:14) Elitism

(55:58) Defining 'capitalism'

(1:04:02) Emotionality & feeling vs objective outcomes

(1:24:09) Opportunities today for Black Americans

(01:36:09) Outro

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Zuby is joined by Calley Means, a health advocate and entrepreneur, who is tackling the root causes of America's health crisis. They dissect the true reasons behind the country's declining public health, from the food industry's grip on regulations, to the consequences of misaligned incentives in healthcare and governance. Calley challenges the idea that capitalism is solely to blame, and makes the case for reclaiming personal sovereignty.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:54) The cause of poor US health

(11:18) Is free market capitalism to blame?

(22:48) Why the recent drastic decline in health?

(28:58) Balancing sovereignty with corrupt food industry

(40:38) The most concerning issue for US health

(44:28) Fixing incentives for healthy Americans

(53:58) Reasons to be optimistic

(59:29) The three major risks for America

(1:01:17) What are Bill Gates’ incentives?

(1:04:18) Personal responsibility at scale

(1:09:12) Current healthy lifestyle momentum

(1:10:57) Where to reach Calley

(1:11:18) Outro

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