

Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders
Ryan Hartley
This podcast exists to equip and inspire your heart-centred leadership.
You will hear from world class guests each Wednesday plus daily insights from our host, Ryan Hartley.
Be sure to email us your questions to podcast@abty.co.uk
Our interviews are also available to watch, just simply head over to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/alwaysbetterthanyesterday
If you'd like help with anything you hear on this podcast, please do email podcast@abty.co.uk or take a look at how we may serve you best at www.abty.co.uk.
You will hear from world class guests each Wednesday plus daily insights from our host, Ryan Hartley.
Be sure to email us your questions to podcast@abty.co.uk
Our interviews are also available to watch, just simply head over to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/alwaysbetterthanyesterday
If you'd like help with anything you hear on this podcast, please do email podcast@abty.co.uk or take a look at how we may serve you best at www.abty.co.uk.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 45min
Ep 301 Interview Sessions with Tonille Miller | The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving and High Performance as Your Competitive Edge
Tonille Miller is a thought leader in the space of human flourishing and organizational transformation. She’s an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and the author of The Flourishing Effect—a book that explores what it truly means for people to thrive at work and in life. She’s spent years helping Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and visionary leaders unlock the full potential of their people through cultures rooted in purpose, growth, and well-being. Tonille doesn’t just talk about thriving—she builds the systems and strategies that make it possible. With a deep understanding of human behavior and a heart for positive impact, she’s on a mission to change the way we work from the inside out. Get Your Copy of The Flourishing Effect: https://www.tonillemiller.com/bookThose with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with TonilleWebsite: https://www.tonillemiller.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonillemiller/ Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men’s Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abtyPlease email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #TonilleMiller #WorkplaceCulture #TheFlourishingEffect

Apr 9, 2025 • 50min
Ep 300 Interview Sessions with Lorena Bernal | It Starts With You - how to find lasting peace and happiness
Lorena Bernal returns to the show to share her new book It Starts with You – how to find lasting peace and happiness. Lorena is a writer, life and spiritual coach, speaker, and multi-faceted creator who continues to thrive in the entertainment industry while guiding others toward self-discovery. As the founder of the Live Love Better movement, she has helped people transform their lives through mindfulness, wellness, and personal growth. Working with public figures, entrepreneurs, and families, she empowers them to find balance and authenticity. Born in America, raised in Europe, and actively working across both continents, Lorena has built a dynamic career in fashion, film, and television since being crowned Miss Spain at 17. But beyond the spotlight, her passion for humanconnection and transformation led her to expand her work into coaching and writing. Now, in It Starts With You, she shares the tools to reconnect with yourself, find the love you are, and unlock the happiness you already hold inside. Her writing is raw, intimate, and direct—like a conversation with a trusted friend. Because true fulfilment comes not from searching, but from reconnecting withwho you truly are. Get your copy of Lorena’s book here: https://lnk.to/ItStartsWithYou Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Lorena Website: https://lbcoach.co.uk/ | https://www.livelovebetter.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lober99/ Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men’s Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #LorenaBernal #ItStartsWithYou #spirituality

Apr 4, 2025 • 55min
Ep 299 Interview Sessions with Marc Mero | Badd to Good - The Inspiring Story of a Wrestling Wildman
Marc Mero is a three-time WCW World Television Champion, former WWE Intercontinental Champion and four-time New York State Golden Gloves amateur boxing champion. Finding fame in the world of sports entertainment as Johnny B. Badd, Marc retired from professional wrestling in 2006 after discovering his new purpose in life: motivational speaking. As the founder of non-profit organization Champion ofChoices, Marc has travelled the globe and encouraged hundreds of thousands of young people to dream big and reach their full potential in life. Mero, renowned as both a professional wrestling superstar and a leading motivational speaker, joined forces with Ben Veal—an award-winning journalist and host of the Wrestling Life podcast—to deliver Badd To Good: The Inspiring Story of a Wrestling Wildman. Marc’s compelling memoir guides readers through a powerful journey of resilience, faith, and triumph over adversity. Featuring forewords by wrestling legends and former world heavyweight champions Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger, alongside contributions from industry icons like Mick Foley, Eric Bischoff, Vince Russo, Justin Roberts, and Erik Watts, Badd To Good offers an unfiltered, real-life underdog narrative. It chronicles Mero’s transformation from chaos to redemption, serving as a testament to conquering life’s greatest challenges and discovering renewed faith and purpose beyond the darkness. Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Marc Website: https://marcmero.com/ | https://thinkpoz.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcMeroLife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcmero/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/championofchoicesConnect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men’s Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #MarcMero #BaddtoGood #WWE

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 19min
Ep 298 Interview Sessions with Jason T. Johnson | Lead with Heart Influence
Jason Johnson is a husband, father, and heart-centered leader with over 20 years of experience leading teams in the service industry across multiple states and cultures. At the core of Jason’s success is his commitment to Leading with Heart Influence—an approach built on the belief that people naturally want to do meaningful work and contribute positively when they’re treated like human beings. By fostering cultures rooted in trust, respect, and open communication, Jason has consistently delivered high levels of engagement, retention, and performance.His leadership has been sought after from local branches to the national level, with one simple message: make the workplace more human. Jason now shares his proven approach through coaching and consulting. Learn more or get in touch at thehcleader.com. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:48 The Heart-Centered Leader00:08:30 the influence of Jason’s Mother and Father on his upbringing 00:14:15 Becoming a leader00:20:47 Jason’s success in corporate leadership with heart influence 00:30:28 the impact of corporate success on the home 00:37:11 the courage to look at your wounds as a leader 00:39:00 not responsible for the billions of dollars but the people making you billionsof dollars00:48:00 new beliefs and perspective on what it means to lead 00:52:00 Jason the part-time farmer01:12:55 Jason’s heartprint Those with ears, let them hear. Alwayslove Ryan Connect with Jason Website: https://thehcleader.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/in/jason-johnson-b56743aYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonjohnson6821/podcasts Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men’s Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abtyPlease email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #JasonJohnson #Leadership #HeartInfluence

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 297 Interview Sessions with Paul Mort | Upgrade Your Life
Paul Mort is a 2x Mastercoach of the Year, mentor and author who’s impacted thousands of people all over the world. Based in South Shields, but with clients nationally and internationally on his life-changing programmes, he is known for his no nonsense and hands on approach. But his life wasn’t always this way. Less than 10 years ago Paul was suicidal, literally at a cliff edge. Despite having created a successful fitness business, his head and heart were not in the right place. He was battling a substance use disorder and pushed away those around him, even his wife and children. The video he posted about his near suicide attempt has been viewed over 5 million times and was the catalyst in reaching the many men who felt completely overwhelmed and changed their lives. Paul recently released his new book Upgrade – the no bullsh*t guide to levelling up your life, a book that breaks down big targets and big dreams into actions and mindsets that demolish excuses , negativity and procrastination. Paul hopes to support you finding your purpose, power up your passion, break through barriers and do the things you say you are going to do. Upgrade your life with Paul in your corner. Get your copy of Upgrade here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/upgrade-the-no-bullsht-guide-to-levelling-up-your-life-paul-mort?variant=54854711673211 In this episode you will hear: 00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Paul’s story to rock bottom00:08:00 Ready to take his own life in December 201400:12:30 Needed to look in the mirror 00:14:30 Paul Mort is not for everybody - but he could save your life 00:17:00 Paul’s new book – Upgrade00:20:52 THAT viral video 00:33:00 Rebuilding Paul to be a leader of men00:40:58 Depression doesn’t give a sh*t how much you earn00:46:11 Big d*ck energy00:54:44 Who Paul serves in business 00:56:08 Paul’s heartprint Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Paul Website: https://www.paulmort.uk/IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulmort1/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxP7co7IQV3dKeIfFsjUMw Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men’s Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #PaulMort #Upgrade #LevelUp

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep 296 Interview Sessions with Craig White | Dare To Be Different - ICONIC Male Leadership
Craig White returns to the podcast for another great conversation about heart-centred male leadership. Craig is a leader of men – in life, business and the world of rugby. He is a world-class coach, mentor and consultant. His mission is to build a vibrant new generation of visionary leaders and cohesive teams who ignite inspiration andlead with unwavering authenticity and purpose. In this conversation we talk about the evolution of Craig’s men’s work, leading with love and embracing vulnerability,archetypes and the process of writing his book “Dare To Be Different”. Read more about Craig’s work here: https://craigwhitementoring.com/ You can watch Craig’s first appearance on the podcast here: https://youtu.be/YSwMh6hegEY?si=vzcp3I878AadkAJg00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Withdrawing from female relationships for seven months00:08:30 Integrating the hippie and leadership professional00:14:00 Coaching Chile at the Rugby World Cup 2023 00:17:28 Why Criag is no longer doing one-off retreats anymore00:22:00 Men opening their hearts to a higher power00:27:28 Building leadership self-awareness00:31:21 Matty Peet (Wigan Warriors) leads with love00:37:44 Grounded role play in Costa Rica with International School of Temple Arts (ISTA)00:41:20 Mid-life intensives – an opportunity to intentionally transform your life00:53:30 ICONIC 201:01:07 Craig’s final thought – get into natureThose with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Craig Website: https://craigwhitementoring.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/craigwhitementoring/YouTube/Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/@daretobedifferentcraigwhite Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/Men’s Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and labtested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #CraigWhite #MensWork #Masculinity

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 295 Interview Sessions with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland | Re-Mind Yourself - Where Neuroscience, Spirituality & Emotional Intelligence Align
Dr. Ashleigh Moreland is the founder of Re-MIND Institute, a space dedicated to helping individuals and leaders evolve into their highest and best selves. As a neurophysiologist, therapist, and coach, Ashleigh blends neuroscience, spirituality, and emotional intelligence to create transformative experiences for those seeking true growth. Her work focuses on healing nervous system dysregulation, developing self-awareness, and equipping people with practical tools to lead with heart. She has supported thousands of individuals in breaking free from limitingpatterns, finding deeper connection, and stepping into leadership that is grounded in authenticity and impact. Through Re-MIND Institute, Ashleigh works with people from all walks of life, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Her approach is deeply heart-centred, integrating science and soul to guide people beyondsurvival mode and into a life of meaning, fulfilment, and purpose.In this episode you will hear: 00:00:00 Intro Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Dr. AshleighWebsites: www.re-mind.institute/linktreeIG: https://www.instagram.com/remind.institute/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Re-MindPodcast Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coachingThank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #DrAshleighMoreland #RemindInstitute #Neuroscience

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep 294 Interview Sessions with Dr. Robert Glover | No More Nice Guys, Only Integrated Men – The Rise of a New Breed of Leaders
Dr. Robert Glover, therapist, coach, speaker, and educator is a relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. The author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy, the best-selling Dating Essentials for Men, and the recently released, Dating Essentials for Men: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men world-wide transform their lives and get what they want in relationship, sex, and career. Dr. Robert’s purpose in life and my legacy is to give every man the opportunity to experience masculinity-affirming, life-building, heart-strengthening community and mentoring with and from other good men. Join Dr. Robert’s group coaching programme Integration Nation here: https://integrationnation.net/ In this episode you will hear: 00:00:00 Intro00:02:22 Dr. Robert’s observation and analysis of masculinity in the world today00:07:00 The end of the toxic masculinity meme – men are rising up00:10:30 First and Second order change 00:21:00 The worldly pull away from the home and for your attention00:29:30 Integrated men – you can be a d**k, but you are not a d**k00:36:20 Be fruitful and multiply…00:40:26 Why Nice Guys rot in middle-management00:53:11 Masculine (internal) and Femine (external) approval 00:54:32 The number one thing men can do to start leading their relationship with love01:00:00 Dr. Robert’s Integration Nation men’s group coaching Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Dr. RobertWebsites: https://www.drglover.com/https://integrationnation.net/IG: https://www.instagram.com/tim_duggan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertGlover?themeRefresh=1Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coachingThank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #DrRobertGlover #NoMoreMrNiceGuy #IntegrationNation

Feb 12, 2025 • 60min
Ep 293 Interview Sessions with Tim Duggan | Work Backwards - Work Smarter, Live Better
Tim Duggan is an optimist who loves thinking about big ideas. Tim has co-founded several digital media ventures,most notably Junkee Media, one of the leading independent publishers in Australia. His first book, Cult Status, was awarded the Best Entrepreneurship and Small Business Book at the 2021Australian Business Book Awards, and his second book on creativity, Killer Thinking, was named one of the Best Books of 2022 by Apple Books. Tim’s new book, Work Backwards, explores how anyone can take advantage of a once-in-a-generations opportunity to rethink how and why we work. In this episode you will hear: 00:00:00 Intro00:03:39 Cult Status Businesses00:16:28 Killer Thinking Creativity00:30:42 Tim’s deserted island experience00:34:39 Work Backwards – rethinking how and why we work00:54:13 Tim’s Heartprint Those with ears, let them hear. Always loveRyan Connect with TimWebsite:https://timduggan.com.au/IG:https://www.instagram.com/tim_duggan/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/timduggan1/ Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite:https://abty.co.uk/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here:https://abty.co.uk/coachingThank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and labtested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visithttps://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments topodcast@abty.co.uk #TimDuggan #WorkBackwards #CultStatus

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep 292 Interview Sessions with Dr. Gordon Neufeld | Making Sense of Adolescence - Seven Rites of Passage
Dr. Gordon Neufeld, founder of The Neufeld Institute and
Best-Selling Author of Hold on to Your Kids – Why Parents Must Matter More than Peers (co-authored with Dr. Gabor Mate) returns to the podcast.
Despite being written more than 20 years ago, Hold on to Your Kids proves to be more relevant than ever. The book was re-released once again in 2024 with an additional chapter on the roots of the current crisis of mental health in our children.
In this conversation we talk about making sense of adolescence and The Neufeld Institute’s upcoming 10 week course – Seven Rites of Passage.
The course starts 30th January and you can sign up
here: https://neufeldinstitute.org/event/making-sense-of-adolescence-part-i-seven-rites-of-passage/
In this episode you will hear:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:47 Why peer orientation robs our
children of feeling satiated
00:06:00 To feel full we need to be
able to feel empty
00:10:20 Cascading care must always matter more
00:15:55 Why attachment trumps authenticity
00:17:20 The signs your child is peer oriented
00:24:41 Time to allow our tears to catch up with us
00:27:30 Samurai initiation for males
00:33:54 What is disciplining a child about?
00:37:00 Grandparents are primary caregivers in indigenous cultures
00:41:01 Making sense of adolescence – Seven Rites of Passage
00:53:21 Does a child need a male around?
00:57:35 The impact identity politics is having on child development
01:01:46 How we win back the lost child
Those with ears, let them hear.
Always love
Ryan
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Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact
Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching
Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.
Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab
tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.
An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!
Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty
Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk
#DrGordonNeufeld #Holdontoyourkids #RitesofPassage


