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A 36-Day Water Fast That Rewired Her Mind

PW Bookkeeping helps business owners move beyond basic bookkeeping and gain real financial visibility. Clear numbers lead to better decisions and stronger businesses. Learn more at pwbookkeeping.com or call 801-623-0722. Jaclyn orent's Links: Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynorent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kova.orent Masterclass: https://www.culturalcontribution.com/masterclass What would happen if you stopped eating for 36 days? In this episode of the Sapient Podcast, I speak with Jaclyn Orent, who undertook an extreme 36-day water fast that fundamentally changed the direction of her life. What began as an attempt to heal her body turned into a deep exploration of consciousness, discipline, and purpose. We discuss: • Why she decided to attempt a 36-day fast • What the first 72 hours of fasting actually feel like • The psychological battle of hunger • Spiritual and cognitive shifts during prolonged fasting • Why most people quit before the hardest part passes • How the experience shaped her life mission Jaclyn now leads the Cultural Catalyst Network, working with leaders to create systemic cultural change by transforming consciousness. Whether you’re curious about fasting, discipline, or the deeper motivations behind extreme personal challenges, this conversation will make you think.

Entrepreneurship, Mentorship & the Truth About Corporate Life

Most business owners operate without true financial visibility. PW Bookkeeping helps founders move beyond basic reports and actually understand their numbers. Clear financial insight leads to better decisions, healthier cash flow, and sustainable growth. If you're running a business and want real financial clarity: Website: https://pwbookkeeping.com Call: 801-623-0722 Entrepreneurship often looks simple from the outside. Revenue comes in, the business grows, and things appear to be working. But behind the scenes, many founders are operating without real financial clarity. In this episode of the Sapient Podcast, Jon King shares his journey from military service to the corporate world and eventually into entrepreneurship. After serving 20 years in the military, flying medevac missions and later working at Microsoft, Jon stepped into building businesses of his own — including community ventures, nonprofits, and a bar & grill. The conversation explores what actually happens when people transition from structured systems into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. We discuss: • Why many entrepreneurs struggle with financial visibility • The realities of transitioning from military and corporate careers • Building businesses that serve communities, not just profits • Why mentorship is disappearing — and why it matters • The mindset needed to build something from nothing If you’re a founder, operator, or someone navigating the messy path of building a business, this episode will resonate.

How AI Is Transforming Personal Training | Michelle of ChampIX Virtual Training

cricleback - https://circleback.ai/ use code SAPIENT at checkout to get 30 days for free What happens when a fitness professional fully embraces artificial intelligence? In this episode of Sapient Podcast, we sit down with Michelle, founder of ChampIX Virtual Training, to explore how emerging technology is reshaping personal training, client accountability, and performance outcomes. Michelle breaks down: How she integrates AI tools into programming and client tracking The systems she uses to streamline operations and scale intelligently Why tech-enabled coaching creates more personalized results The leadership mindset required to adopt innovation early Where the future of virtual training is headed This is not about replacing coaches with software. It’s about using AI as a leverage tool to deliver smarter, data-informed training at scale. If you're a fitness professional, entrepreneur, or operator curious about how AI can enhance—not dilute—human expertise, this episode delivers a grounded, practical perspective. Claim your free training evaluation with Michelle at: www.champixusa.com

AI, Mindfulness & the Future of Human Attention | Steve Interview

cricleback - https://circleback.ai/ use code SAPIENT at checkout to get 30 days for free Is AI going to replace meditation teachers? Can technology actually make us more mindful — or more distracted? In this episode of the Sapient Podcast, we sit down with Steve, a mindfulness researcher with 30+ years of meditation experience, to explore the intersection of AI, meditation, and mental wellness. We discuss: How AI can personalize meditation using wearables and biometrics The ethical risks of AI chatbots in mental health Whether apps like Headspace are evolving fast enough AI avatars inside VR meditation tools like Meta Quest The concept of an “attention diet” in a hyper-distracted world Why traditional meditation still matters in the AI age Steve also shares insights from his upcoming book Meta Meditation and explains why keeping humans in the AI loop is critical for responsible digital mindfulness. This episode explores whether AI will increase anxiety — or help us become hyper-mindful in a fast-moving world. 📌 Steve’s links, book pre-order, and meditation resources are in the description. To pre-order a copy today, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Meta-Meditation.../dp/1041223587

Why Entrepreneurs of Color Are Building Parallel Ecosystems

In this episode of Sapient Podcast, we sit down with Sutton C. McCraney and Lace Flowers, co-founders of The Flavor Room—an invite-only ecosystem built for entrepreneurs of color who are done asking for permission. We unpack the realities most people avoid talking about in business: Why traditional networking spaces quietly exclude more than they include The difference between performative allyship and real economic support How bias shows up in coaching, wellness, and online business spaces Why having the “best offer” is often not enough for non-white founders What it actually takes to build trust-based ecosystems that last Sutton shares how The Flavor Room went from idea to execution in 24 hours, sold out founding memberships immediately, and evolved into a tiered ecosystem focused on retention, relationships, and long-term power—not hype. Lace opens up about her experience working behind the scenes as a VA in the wellness industry, exposing exploitation, gaslighting, and the uncomfortable truths many prefer to ignore. This conversation is not about victimhood. It’s about agency, ownership, and building outside systems that were never designed for everyone to win. If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or operator who’s tired of playing by rules that don’t serve you—this episode will resonate deeply.

Doctors Won’t Tell You This: Most Chronic Diseases Are Preventable

In this episode of the Sapient Podcast, Ganesh Datta speaks with health and wellness coach Tess Cheng about why most modern health problems are rooted in lifestyle — not genetics or bad luck. With over 15 years of experience in nutrition and coaching, Tess explains why sleep, food quality, movement, and habits matter more than quick fixes, and why many chronic conditions can be prevented — or even reversed — with the right changes. They discuss diabetes, medication, supplements, declining food quality, modern stress, and what it really means to take responsibility for your health in a system built around treatment, not prevention.

Nothing Works Anymore — And It’s Not an Accident | Jack Moore

What happens when people stop believing the story they were raised with? In this episode of Sapient Podcast, I’m joined by Jack Moore — historian, podcaster, and long-time political observer — for a wide-ranging conversation about power, institutions, culture, and why so many people feel like nothing makes sense anymore. We talk about: Why governments outlive parties and presidents Eisenhower’s warning about the military-industrial complex Why modern democracy feels hollow and performative How media, virality, and fame rewired human incentives Why people with real competence rarely seek power Why success, money, and influence often corrupt instead of clarify The cultural cost of losing shared truth and shared standards This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about structure vs reality. If you’ve felt cynical, detached, or quietly suspicious that the world you were promised doesn’t match the one you’re living in — this conversation will resonate. Guest: Jack Moore (More To Consider) Host: Sapient Podcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts 📌 All guest links below

Bryan White: Why Getting Selfish Is the Key to Thriving | Sapient Podcast

In this episode of The Sapient Podcast, we sit down with Bryan White — author of Get Selfish: Filling Your Bucket First and host of The RETURN Project Podcast. Bryan shares why “selfishness” isn’t about greed — it’s about self-love, boundaries, and filling your bucket so you can give with abundance. We discuss: – The truth about confidence and consistency – Why fear is just your comfort zone talking – The cost of people-pleasing and half-assing life – Bryan’s journey from rock bottom to resilience Connect with Bryan: Book → https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FMMGZQYX More links → https://link.me/bryanwhite — Sponsor: Check out B-Speak! English at bspeakenglish.com — expert 1:1 coaching for ambitious professionals. Use code SAPIENT10 for 10% off your first package. — Follow, rate, and share the podcast — it helps us grow and reach more listeners like you.

Joe Gallagher: From Music to Food — Reinventing Passion Into a Thriving Business

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F24MHHFD?maas=maas_adg_api_581840170750249788_static_19_144&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&aa_campaignid=125606831495313920&aa_adgroupid=125606831495313921&aa_creativeid=125606831495313922 From beats to eats — Chef Joe Gallagher shares his inspiring journey of leaving the music industry behind to follow his passion for food. In this episode of The Sapient Podcast, Joe talks about: – The leap from music to culinary entrepreneurship – The challenges of starting over in a new field – The lessons creativity taught him about resilience and success A powerful story of risk, reinvention, and passion turned into purpose. — Sponsor: Check out the JustHang Squeegee by dancemoon on Amazon — sleek, minimal, streak-free cleaning with a built-in hook. 30% OFF + extra 10% OFF with code JUSTHANG. Amazon link in show notes. — Follow, rate, and share the podcast to support more inspiring stories.

Why You Keep Sabotaging Love — Emily Bradbury on Avoidant Attachment & Emotional Growth

Are your past wounds keeping you from real love? In this episode, we sit down with Emily Bradbury, embodiment and dating coach, to explore how emotional avoidance and unresolved trauma keep people stuck in the same toxic dating patterns — even when they think they’re “doing the work.” You’ll learn: – What avoidant attachment really looks like in action – How people weaponize healing language to escape accountability – Why your nervous system resists intimacy – The role of embodiment in healing relationship patterns If you’ve ever felt stuck in your love life, this episode is your mirror. 🎧 New episodes every week. Subscribe, rate, and share if this hit home. — 🔗 Connect with Emily Bradbury: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.bradbury.coaching/ Coaching, courses & resources: https://stan.store/EmilyBradburyCoaching

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