The greatest regrets in life rarely come from failure, they come from never trying. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the courage to act, joined by insights from Siya Kolisi, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Fraser, and Lee Child. Together, they reveal why preparation, consistency, and self-reliance are the real keys to success.

This episode challenges the myth of “the perfect moment,” showing that progress is built through small, deliberate steps and the willingness to start, even when conditions aren’t ideal.

Whether you’re chasing a dream, building confidence, or seeking change, the message is simple: stop waiting, take action, and create your own momentum.

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Siya Kolisi: https://pod.fo/e/af659

Lee Child: 1https://pod.fo/e/10a24a

Matthew McConaughey: https://pod.fo/e/a9e4a

Mat Fraser: https://pod.fo/e/158ba0

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We often imagine depression as something visible, but what if it doesn’t look like sadness at all? What if it looks like success? If you look successful but feel flat, this episode is for you.

Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judith Joseph calls it high-functioning depression, the kind that hides behind achievement. It’s the quiet loss of joy that can go unnoticed, even in the most accomplished people.

In this episode, I share Judith’s powerful framework; the Five Vs, for recognising and rebuilding joy before burnout sets in:

• Validation: Acknowledge your feelings instead of pushing them away.
• Venting: Find healthy ways to release pressure.
• Values: Reconnect with what truly matters.
• Vitals: Look after your body and mind.
• Vision: Protect small moments of joy and rest.

We also talk about the science behind anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, and how noticing small points of joy can help us measure recovery, not just productivity.

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At the height of global stardom, Rick Astley made the decision to step away from fame. In this deeply honest conversation, he opens up about the anxiety and fear that came with constant travel, the unhealthy coping mechanisms it triggered, and why leaving the spotlight was the only way to reconnect with himself.

Rick reflects on the drive for financial security that fuelled his career, the realisation that fame is ultimately “a lovely nonsense,” and why the true reward has always been the joy of connecting with people through music, not public recognition. He also shares how therapy and emotional honesty helped him process those experiences and build a more authentic life.

This is a rare glimpse behind the curtain of fame, and a powerful reminder of what really matters when the noise fades.

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