What if the answers to your biggest health challenges were hiding in ancient traditions all along? In Part 2 of my conversation with Kersten Stengel, we go deeper into the journey that shaped her into the holistic health expert she is today, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about healing.

Kersten shares how childhood experiences quietly laid the foundation for everything that followed, and how personal pain became the catalyst for a life of purpose. We explore the remarkable blend of traditional wisdom and modern science that underpins her work, and why practices like yoga and meditation are not just lifestyle choices but genuine tools for transformation. We talk about food as medicine, the stories of clients whose lives were turned upside down and then rebuilt, and what it really means to connect with your true self.

This is one of those conversations that stays with you. If you are on any kind of health journey, or simply looking for a new way to understand your own story, this episode is for you.

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Website: ⁠https://www.kerstenstengel.com.au/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/in/kersten-stengel-32852328a⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kerstenstengel/⁠

Yogo: ⁠https://yogaaustralia.org.au/teachers/kersten-stengel/

Key Topics

- Holistic health and traditional wisdom

- The role of yoga and Ayurveda in healing

- Managing chronic pain through lifestyle and diet

Takeaways

- Healing isn't about becoming someone new, but reconnecting with your true self.

- Traditional practices like yoga and Ayurveda are backed by science and can significantly improve mental and physical health.

- A personalised approach to diet and lifestyle, based on your constitution, enhances well-being.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Healing Through Yoga and Meditation

🔴 (02:16) A New Perspective on Life and Work

🔴 (11:07) Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science

🔴 (15:25) The Importance of Prevention in Health

🔴 (20:36) Food as Medicine: A Holistic Approach

🔴 (26:55) Transformative Client Experiences

🔴 (31:59) Childhood Influences on Personal Growth

🔴 (36:03) Future Aspirations and Goals

🔴 (39:49) Connecting with Your True Self

🔴 (46:15) Thank You and Join Us Next Week for a New Guest

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What does it really take to heal when conventional answers run out?

Welcome to Tuesday Truths, your mid-week reflection from Leading Our Own Way. This week I'm sitting with part of my conversation with Kersten Stengel, a woman who faced chronic pain, workplace challenges, and the kind of exhaustion that no amount of rest could fix. What she discovered was that healing required more than modern medicine. It required ancient practices, a deep return to self-awareness, and the courage to lean on community.

Kersten's story is a reminder that prevention is just as powerful as treatment, and that reconnecting with who you truly are can be the first step toward real change.

Part 2 of our full conversation drops tomorrow. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it. And if this resonates with you, leave a review. It means the world.

Connect with Kersten

Website: ⁠https://www.kerstenstengel.com.au/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/in/kersten-stengel-32852328a⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kerstenstengel/⁠

Yogo: ⁠https://yogaaustralia.org.au/teachers/kersten-stengel/

Key Topics

- Chronic pain and its psychological impact

- Healing through yoga, meditation, and ancient practices

- Workplace bullying and resilience

- The importance of prevention in health

- Community and self-awareness in recovery

Takeaways

- Your body often signals the need for healing before your mind is ready.

- Healing is a journey that involves prevention, nourishment, and self-awareness.

- Community support and ancient practices like yoga and meditation can accelerate recovery.

- Workplace trauma can lead to chronic pain, but recovery is possible with the right approach.

- Self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for sustainable well-being.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths

🔴 (00:58) Eshu Skincare Promotion

🔴 (01:47) Kersten's Terrifying School Incident

🔴 (05:37) Holistic Approach to Chronic Fatigue

🔴 (08:23) Reconnecting with Your True Self

🔴 (12:16) Thank You, Part 2 Drops Tomorrow

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What are you building right now that will matter when you are gone?

In Part 2 with Dr. Mitchell Levy, Global Credibility Expert, Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of Credibility Nation, the conversation moves from concept to practice. Mitchell shares the real strategies behind authentic connection, what it means to define your purpose with genuine clarity, and why leading with integrity is not about having all the answers but about being honest enough to seek them.

He speaks to legacy, not as a destination but as a daily choice. He speaks to vulnerability as a tool, not a weakness. And he challenges every listener to ask the question that most leaders avoid: Am I actually showing up as myself, or as the version of myself I think others want to see?

With more than 850 books published, two TEDx talks, and a coaching career that has shaped over 1,000 leaders worldwide, Mitchell brings wisdom that is as practical as it is profound.

Part 2 is where clarity meets courage. Don't miss it.

Connect with Dr Mitchell Levy

Website: ⁠https://mitchelllevy.com/⁠

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360Thinkers: ⁠https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/MitchellLevy⁠

LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/⁠

Key Topics

- Leadership shift and the importance of clarity

- Building credibility through authenticity and consistency

- The role of vulnerability in leadership and connection

- Legacy and the impact of your actions and words

- Strategies for defining your purpose and serving others

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Understanding Your CPoP

🔴 (07:56) Articulating Your Audience and Message

🔴 (16:15) The Values of Credibility

🔴 (19:19) The Role of Executive Coaching

🔴 (23:49) Navigating Personal Journeys

🔴 (29:00) Legacy and Leadership

🔴 (39:54) Future Plans and Clarity

🔴 (48:56) Thank You Dr Mitchell Levy - Come back next week

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Yesterday, we opened the door. Tomorrow, we go even deeper. But today? Today is Tuesday Truths.

In this special mid-week episode, we sit with some of the most powerful insights from our conversation with Dr. Mitchell Levy, Global Credibility Expert, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, founder of Credibility Nation, and one of the most genuinely transformative voices in leadership today.

Credibility is not a reputation you build. It is a truth you live. And in this Tuesday Truths episode, Mitchell unpacks what that actually means, why so many leaders are unknowingly trading their authenticity for approval, and how the moment you get clear on who you are and what you stand for, everything around you begins to shift.

We explore the concept of Executive Abundance, not as a business strategy but as a way of being. A way of showing up with such clarity, such integrity, and such genuine presence that trust becomes the natural outcome. We talk about vulnerability not as a weakness but as the very thing that makes people choose to follow you. And we ask the question that cuts through all the noise: Are you leading from your truth, or from your fear?

If you missed Part 1, go back and start there. And make sure you are ready for Part 2 dropping tomorrow because this conversation is just getting started.

This is Tuesday Truths. This is Leading Our Own Way.

Connect with Dr Mitchell Levy

Website: ⁠https://mitchelllevy.com/⁠

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360Thinkers: ⁠https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/MitchellLevy⁠

LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/⁠

Key Topics

- Credibility framework and its 10 values

- The importance of clarity, integrity, and vulnerability in leadership

- The concept of executive abundance and its impact on influence

- Building trust and authenticity over time

Takeaways

- Credibility is built through trust, respect, authenticity, reliability, and transparency.

- Leading with clarity and integrity creates momentum and lasting influence.

- Vulnerability is a strength that fosters real connection and trust.

- Executive abundance is about creating impact, freedom, and meaning by being clear on your purpose.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Tuesday Truths - Mitchell Levy

🔴 (01:01) Eshu Skincare Sponsor

🔴 (01:44) Mitchell Levy: My Journey to Executive Abundance

🔴 (06:25) Defining Your Customer Point of Possibilities (CPoP)

🔴 (11:50) AI Changes Thought Leadership in 2023

🔴 (17:47) Part 2 Drops Tomorrow!

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Your past is not your prison. It is your preparation.

Sammy Jones spent years locked inside two prisons. One had walls and bars. The other was inside his own mind.

Most people looking at his life would have written the ending already. Violence. Crime. Addiction. Incarceration. A story that goes one way and stays there.

But here is the truth nobody talks about enough.

Chaos does not disqualify you from purpose. Sometimes it is exactly what qualifies you.

Sammy did not find healing in a comfortable room with easy answers. He found it through breathwork, through community, through the slow and painful work of learning to regulate emotions that had been running wild his entire life.

And now he uses every single piece of that story to help others break free from theirs.

This week's truth: The thing you are most ashamed of might be the thing someone else desperately needs to hear. Your story has weight. Use it.

Sammy Jones, the Unbreakable Mentor, joins Andrew White on Leading Our Own Way this week in a two-part conversation that will stop you in your tracks. Part 1 is out now. Part 2 drops Wednesday.

Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 🔗

Connect with Sammy Jones:

⁠https://linktr.ee/UnbreakableSpiritCo⁠

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Key Topics

- Journey from chaos to peace

- Role of breath work and emotional regulation

- Building community and support systems

- Future plans for mental health retreats and corporate engagement

Takeaways

- You can't heal what you don't feel.

- Safety and community are crucial for transformation.

- Embrace vulnerability to unlock true strength.

- Consistent morning routines set the tone for the day.

- Believing in your breath enhances resilience.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Tuesday Truths - Sammy Jones

🔴 (00:58) Eshu Skincare

🔴 (01:38) From Chaos to Peace: Sam's Journey

🔴 (06:15) Overcoming Anger: Embracing Vulnerability

🔴 (09:17) Navigating Normal Society After Prison

🔴 (13:53) Thank you - Part 2 drops tomorrow!

Everything Leading Our Own Way

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