What if everything you thought you knew about sleep was wrong?

In this episode of Thriving Minds, I sit down with Dr. Guy Leschziner, world-renowned neurologist and leading sleep expert, to uncover the science, psychology, and habits behind truly restorative sleep.

Whether you’re 25, 35, or 55, this conversation will change the way you sleep. You’ll learn how to finally wake up refreshed and energised, no matter your lifestyle.

We explore:

🟠 Why you feel tired even after 8 hours of sleep

🟠 The real causes of insomnia and poor sleep quality

🟠 What to eat (and not eat) to improve sleep

🟠 How light, anxiety, social media, and overstimulation sabotage your rest

🟠 The definition of real sleep hygiene, and how to master it

🟠 What your brain actually needs to shut down and recover

🟠 The link between sleep, memory, hormones, stress, and mood

This isn’t a conversation about pillow sprays and bedtime routines, it’s a deep dive into the emotional, neurological, and biological drivers of sleep that most people have never heard of.

If you want to sleep better, feel sharper, and finally understand your body’s rhythms, this is your blueprint.

Listen now and start sleeping like a baby.

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"I was successful on paper. But inside, I felt like I was crumbling."

At 27, Phoebe Cleary Rudd had checked all the boxes, an impressive career in finance, a dream apartment, a busy social life. But when burnout hit, it hit hard. She found herself crying on the kitchen floor, disconnected from her purpose, unsure what she was chasing anymore.

This deeply honest conversation reveals how Phoebe rebuilt her confidence, walked away from a career that looked perfect from the outside, and founded The Sauce, a bold, disruptive media brand that’s redefining the hospitality space.

We talk burnout, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the hidden emotional costs of building success in your twenties. This isn’t just a business story, it’s a blueprint for anyone trying to reconnect with themselves, their ambition, and a life they actually want to live.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why burnout happens even when “everything looks good on paper”
• How Phoebe pivoted from finance to launching a media company from scratch
• The real cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing
• How to navigate imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and competitive pressure
• The entrepreneurial lessons no one teaches you: from co-founder dynamics to finding your niche
• Why being recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 didn’t fix the internal struggles
• How to build a business that reflects who you actually are

Whether you’re 25, 35, or 55, this episode will leave you rethinking how you define success, and give you the tools to rebuild your confidence, your clarity, and your next chapter.

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Kate Moyle is one of the UK’s leading psychosexual therapists and a respected voice in the field of modern intimacy, desire, and sexual wellbeing.

In this episode of Thriving Minds Kate explains why so many people feel disconnected in their relationships, not due to a lack of love, but because of shame, silence, and the myths we’ve internalized about sex.

She breaks down:

• Why desire fades in long-term relationships, and how to rekindle it
• The truth behind the orgasm gap and performance anxiety
• How childhood, culture, and pornography shape sexual identity
• The role of communication and compatibility in emotional and physical connection
• What healthy sex actually looks like, and why it’s different for everyone

With clinical insight and human warmth, Kate offers an evidence-based roadmap to better sex, deeper intimacy, and more honest relationships.

This is not a conversation about sex as entertainment.

It’s a conversation about sex as connection, and why it remains one of the most misunderstood parts of our lives.

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Matt Roberts has trained Prime Ministers, pop stars, fashion icons, and royalty. But behind the elite client list lies a deeper mission: to help people live longer, stronger, and better. In this episode, he reveals the truth about how fitness, food, hormones, and habits shape your health, and why most people are getting it disastrously wrong.

From building David Cameron a gym inside 10 Downing Street to transforming the bodies of Adele, Tom Ford, and U2, Matt shares raw lessons from 30 years at the pinnacle of performance coaching. He explains why most “transformation” programs are a scam, how cardio really affects muscle gain, and what your body actually needs to defy aging.

Matt breaks down:

• The biggest lies told by the fitness industry
• Why cheat meals are misunderstood
• What to eat, lift, and measure in your 30s, 40s, and beyond
• The single most underrated supplement that’s making you fat
• How to train your body and brain for real longevity

This is not a crash course in fitness. It’s a manifesto for turning back the biological clock. If you want to build a body that lasts longer than your willpower, start here.

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In this special short video, host Alberto Zandi reflects on the incredible journey of 30 & Thriving, from its launch to over 300,000 subscribers in just one year, and announces the exciting evolution into our new identity: Thriving Minds.

Originally created to share the unfiltered stories of Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, 30 & Thriving uncovered the raw realities behind success, failure, self-doubt, grit, and growth. But as our community grew, so did our mission. We realized our audience wasn’t just made of entrepreneurs, it was filled with thinkers, dreamers, and doers looking to thrive not just professionally, but personally.

Thriving Minds marks the next chapter: a podcast designed to help you unlock the best version of yourself, in business, in health, in relationships, and in life.

Season 2 brings world-class guests, from neuroscientists and psychologists to elite athletes, nutritionists, and celebrities, offering practical tools and emotional insights for real, lasting transformation.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone chasing a better life, this new chapter is for you.

This is more than a name change. It’s a movement.

Welcome to Thriving Minds, where success starts from within.

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Nikola Mrkšić didn’t grow up dreaming of building a $500 million AI company. He wanted to be a neurosurgeon, or a diplomat. Instead, he co-founded Europe’s leading AI platform, PolyAI, a company handling over 100 million customer calls a year, backed by NVIDIA, and reshaping how we interact with machines.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Nikola reveals:

• Why he never planned to be an entrepreneur, and how he got “accidentally” rich.
• The real reason AI startups get funding with no product, no revenue, and no customers.
• How his childhood during the Yugoslav wars shaped his obsession with seizing opportunity.
• The stress, pressure, and burnout behind building a billion-dollar company with two toddlers at home.
• Why Europe is broken for tech and what he’d do differently if starting today.
• His brutally honest take on success, motivation, and why some people should never start a company.

This episode cuts through the hype and tells the truth about what it takes to succeed in AI, and why most people are chasing the wrong dream.

🎧 Listen now to hear the story behind one of Europe’s most exciting AI founders.

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In this compelling episode of Thriving Minds, we sit down with Josh Deal, the mastermind behind ZEBR, a platform that's redefining music marketing in the digital age. From his beginnings as a drummer to becoming a tech entrepreneur without a coding background, Josh shares his transformative journey.

What you'll discover:

• Innovative Strategies: How Josh leveraged influencer marketing to propel artists into the spotlight.
• Overcoming Challenges: The hurdles and solutions faced while bootstrapping a tech startup without technical expertise.
• Industry Insights: The evolving landscape of music promotion and the role of platforms like Zebra.
• Personal Growth: Josh's reflections on resilience, adaptability, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a music enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode offers valuable takeaways on turning dreams into reality.

Follow Josh & Zebr:

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

LI: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joshdeal

Zebr

Web: https://www.zebr.app/

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

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There are over 400 dog breeds in the world.

So why is most pet food still made based on size?

Entrepreneur Victor Mortreu, Co-Founder of Just Russel, asked that same question, and built one of the fastest-growing pet food companies in Europe in response.

By using AI to create custom-tailored nutrition plans, Just Russel is helping pets live longer, healthier lives.

The company is now doing over $30 million in annual revenue.

Victor is a firm believer in failing and testing cheaply. He did that a few times until co-founding Just Russel.

What changed?

His mindset, his process, and his ability to spot a rising cultural shift: pets becoming the new children.

Success is all about testing and keep trying.

In this conversation with Alberto, Victor reveals:

• ​How to test and validate business ideas quickly, with minimal capital
• ​The advantages of scaling from a smaller market like Belgium
• ​What most founders get wrong about building trust with modern consumers
• ​The entrepreneurial lessons behind turning trends into businesses

This is not just a story about pet food. It’s about timing, psychology, and building a product that actually matters.

If you’re thinking about launching something new, or pivoting something old, this is the episode you’ll want to study.

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