Brad Hook Podcast

I’d love you to check out my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://values.institute/start-with-values-book/). It’s packed full of tools to help you lead a life that is aligned with your core values, reducing stress and increasing fulfillment. In This EpisodeRhonda Sciortino is a “bootstrapper” in the truest sense. She founded Child Welfare Insurance to protect those caring for abused children, launched the Successful Survivors Foundation to help people mine their toughest experiences for strengths, and co-founded Prevent Child Trafficking Nevada to build a prevention model any community can replicate. She’s the author of 15 books and creator of the courses “Write Your Book in Days” and “Succeed Because of What You’ve Been Through.” In our conversation, we unpack how to discover purpose through service, transform adversity into advantage, cultivate joy (not just fleeting happiness), and practice real kindness that changes lives—starting with your own.Big Ideas🔎 Purpose begins with service — Look around, ask “Who can I help?” and let purpose emerge through repeated acts, not a single epiphany.🧭 From victim to creator — Reframe the past objectively (like a reporter), extract your “gold” (resourcefulness, empathy, grit), and bring those strengths forward.💪 Adversity advantage — Prior hard things build decision-speed and calm under pressure; it’s the difference between freezing and moving when seconds count.😊 Joy vs. happiness — Happiness is a mood that swings; joy is internal, tied to purpose and gratitude, and isn’t switched off by external events.🫶 Real kindness ≠ politeness — It’s giving without expectation. Practiced daily, it amplifies joy and changes how you show up everywhere.👨‍👩‍👧 Raising resilient kids — Resist over-rescuing; teach thinking and problem-solving. Let small challenges train nervous-system confidence.🚨 Preventing child trafficking — Know the signs, act safely, and coordinate with law enforcement; community awareness can save lives.🔥 “Succeed because of” your story — Your hardest chapters contain transferable skills that employers, partners, and communities need.🧠 Confidence = self-trust — Walk in with evidence (“here’s what I’ve overcome; here’s how I solve problems”) not empty affirmations.🌱 Gratitude as fuel — Gratitude and joy form a reinforcing loop that steadies you through inevitable setbacks.Connect with Rhonda SciortinoWebsite: https://www.rhonda.orgSuccessful Survivors Foundation: https://www.successfulsurvivors.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rhondasciortinoPrevent Child Trafficking Nevada: https://preventchildtraffickingnevada.org

I’d love you to check out my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://values.institute/start-with-values-book/). It’s packed full of tools to help you lead a life that is aligned with your core values, reducing stress and increasing fulfillment. In This EpisodePaul Gibbons is one of the world’s most respected voices on the human side of technology and organizational change. Author of seven books—including Adopting AI: The People-First Approach and The Science of Organizational Change—Paul blends philosophy, neuroscience, and practical leadership insights to challenge how we think about culture, technology, and the future of work. In this episode, we dive deep into the promises and perils of AI, why myths about change persist, and what it means to put people before technology.Big Ideas🤖 AI as colleague, not just tool: why Paul believes we must treat AI as a new form of intelligence rather than just software🔥 The Promethean dilemma: is AI more profound than fire and electricity, or a path to dystopia?🌱 People-first adoption: how values, ethics, and human judgment must guide the AI revolution📉 Busting myths: why outdated models of change still dominate boardrooms—and how behavioral science points the way forward💡 Curiosity and resilience: the surprising role of curiosity in mental health, resilience, and even navigating AI adoption🧘 Wisdom vs. intelligence: why reconnecting with ancient wisdom traditions matters more than ever in the age of AI📊 Leadership and culture: what really changes when C-suites embrace recovery, wellbeing, and authentic valuesConnect with Paul GibbonsWebsite: https://paulgibbons.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulggibbons/Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fWElUY

I'd love you to check out my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://values.institute/start-with-values-book/).In This EpisodeAbandoned at birth and raised in abuse, Railey Molinario transformed pain into purpose, becoming a globally recognized thought leader in human connection and emotional strategy. As the Founder of Relationship Intelligence™ (RI), Railey works with high-achieving entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries to help them build aligned relationships that fuel leadership, impact, and legacy. Featured in Forbes, the BBC, and Yahoo Finance, she’s redefining success by putting relationships at the heart of thriving — in life and leadership.Big Ideas💡 Why relationship intelligence is the missing skill we should all be taught — at home, in school, and in business.🧠 How our early relationship experiences shape our adult behaviors — and how to heal from them.💬 Why real communication is more than just talking, and how to create win–win connections.❤️ The three entities in every relationship — you, me, and us — and how to nurture each one.🌐 How technology changes the way we connect, and why in-person connection remains biologically essential.🚫 The radical idea of fight-free relationships — and how to resolve conflict without resentment.🏢 How leaders can apply relationship intelligence to boost trust, engagement, and productivity in teams.👨‍👩‍👧 Practical ways to strengthen the parent–child bond while encouraging independence.🤖 Navigating human connection in the age of AI — and why our relationships still define our future.🌱 The meaning of a truly thriving life — and how to create one aligned with your values.Connect with Railey Molinariohttps://www.raileymolinario.comhttps://www.instagram.com/raileymolinariohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/raileymolinariohttps://www.facebook.com/RaileyMolinariohttps://youtube.com/@raileymolinariohttps://www.tiktok.com/@raileymolinario

Your attention span is shrinking. Your memory feels foggy. Your time is slipping away.In this video, I break down the science of brain rot — how TikTok and social media platforms hijack your attention, distort your sense of time, and erase your memories before they’re even formed.Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and even Einstein’s theory of relativity, we’ll explore:Why your focus is collapsing (and how “attention residue” sabotages your brain)How social media design mimics casino addiction loopsThe Lethe Effect: why you can’t remember what you just sawHow time speeds up when your life is weightless — and how to slow it down by building “psychological gravity”If you’ve ever wondered why hours vanish when you scroll — and how to get your life back — this is for you.

I’d love you to check out my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://values.institute/start-with-values-book/). It’s packed full of tools to help you lead a life that is aligned with your core values, reducing stress and increasing fulfillment. 🎙️ In This EpisodeDr. Evette Rose is a globally renowned trauma recovery expert and author of 21 books, including Metaphysical Anatomy: Your Body Is Talking, Are You Listening? With over 7,000 client case studies and events in 43 countries, Evette’s mission is to help people decode the emotional root of physical ailments. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Evette shares her story of surviving severe anxiety, depression, and even a stress-induced heart attack—and how she transformed her pain into purpose. From psychosomatics to ancestral trauma, and from nervous system collapse to the healing power of support, this episode is an emotional and intellectual masterclass in self-understanding.🧠 Big Ideas💥 How unresolved emotional pain manifests as physical symptoms🌪️ Why calm environments can trigger collapse after trauma🧬 The role of inherited emotional patterns in psychosomatic illness📉 The hidden cost of eustress and overachievement🌡️ What pain might be saying about suppressed anger or powerlessness🫀 The story behind her stress-induced heart attack at age 28🕳️ How avoidance strategies mask emotional dysregulation🛑 Why “coping” is not the same as healing🌊 The power of parts work and internal dialogue🤲 A moving story of finally allowing support—and why it changed everything🔍 Why most people apply the wrong solution to the right problem🌀 How to ask better questions when you feel stuck💫 The definition of true happiness—and why calm contentment is the goal🔗 Connect with Dr. Evette RoseHer free ebook: https://www.evettefreebook.comGuided healing session: https://www.guidedhealingsession.comYouTube channel: https://www.evettevideos.com

In this conversation, Marilise de Villiers Basson shares her journey from a corporate career as a chartered accountant to becoming an entrepreneur and author focused on overcoming bullying and trauma in the workplace. She discusses the importance of recognizing and taming the inner bully, the ROAR framework for navigating difficult conversations, and the emergence of her new initiative, MOAR, which emphasizes workplace wellbeing and energy as currency. Marilise also highlights the need for integrating both masculine and feminine energies in leadership and the importance of finding meaning in work. She concludes with empowering messages about self-compassion and dreaming big.Connect with Marilise: https://www.marilise-de-villiers.com/Survey link: https://forms.gle/Zxw84anX8PfZDYjTAAbout the survey: https://www.marilise-de-villiers.com/blog/the-question-thats-changing-how-we-think-about-work

In this special episode, I (Brad Hook) share tools and practices to help you build personal resilience. You’ll discover a research-based framework for navigating change, challenge, and uncertainty — grounded in both science and real-life experience.In this session, we explore:Nervous system regulationBreathworkSleep optimizationMovement and vitalityEmotional agilityFocus and presenceFlow state practicesWhether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve performance, or enhance well-being, this episode offers practical strategies you can apply immediately.Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradhookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyhook/Web: https://bradleyhook.com/ and https://resiliencei.com/Learnfulness: https://www.youtube.com/@learnfulness Get your free Values Assessment: https://values.institute/values-app/

Triathlete, founder, and private chef with 18 years of experience and a deep love for thoughtful food and performance-driven nutrition. Over the past decade, she’s cooked for longtime clients like Seth MacFarlane, worked with athletes like Christian McCaffrey, and quietly traveled the world cooking for families and individuals who value integrity, health, and flavor. Founder of a clean, vitamin B12–powered energy bar designed to support D1, Olympic, and pro athletes. At her core, Vikki believes great food should fuel both the body and the experience around the table.In This EpisodeWe dive into the remarkable journey of Vikki Krinsky — from aspiring soccer pro to Hollywood actress, to one of LA’s most sought-after private chefs. Vikki opens up about her South African roots, the grind of cooking for high-performance clients, the unexpected lessons triathlon taught her, and how RED-S changed everything. We explore what it takes to build a clean energy bar from scratch and why most bars on the shelf are misleadingly unhealthy. This is a deeply personal, energizing, and insightful conversation about food, mindset, performance, and grit.Big Ideas🥗 How sports nutrition shaped Vikki’s culinary philosophy💥 The pressure and privilege of cooking for A-list celebrities🧠 The mental toll of overtraining and her experience with RED-S🔥 Why most energy bars are more like candy bars🌱 What makes VK Energy Bar stand out in a saturated market🧃 The gut, inflammation, and why clean ingredients matter📉 The trap of guilt and hustle culture — and why rest is vital🇿🇦 Growing up with South African immigrant values and building resilience✍️ The power of food journaling, hydration, and even… 10 push-ups before snackingConnect with Vikki Krinskyhttps://vkenergybar.com/https://www.instagram.com/chefvikkikhttps://www.instagram.com/vkenergybarhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki-krinsky-9223a287/

Philosopher and educator Dr. Nikos Patedakis joins me for a deep, expansive conversation about the soul of education, the legacy of Socratic inquiry, and the urgent need for meaningful dialogue in an era of accelerating technology. Nikos challenges the idea of philosophy as abstract theory and instead shows how it can be a transformational way of life. We also explore the ethical and existential questions raised by artificial intelligence—and how wisdom traditions might guide our path forward.Resources from Nikos: https://dangerouswisdom.org/hook💡 Big Ideas We ExploreWhat Socratic dialogue really means (it’s not debate)Why wisdom is different from intelligenceHow philosophy can lead to personal and cultural transformationThe relationship between values, education, and well-beingWhy technological power must be matched with inner developmentHow AI might benefit from philosophical frameworks—and what’s at stake if it doesn’tRethinking schooling: What would a “wisdom-first” curriculum look like?The timeless power of wonder, reflection, and shared inquiryConnect with Nikos:https://dangerouswisdom.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikos-patedakis/

What does it mean to live with spiritual intelligence in an age of uncertainty and AI? In this conversation, Brad Hook connects with Dr. Yosi Amram—MIT engineer, Harvard MBA, licensed psychologist, and bestselling author—to explore how spiritual intelligence can transform leadership, deepen relationships, and connect us to what truly matters.Drawing from decades of research and cross-traditional wisdom, Dr. Amram shares insights on the 22 core spiritual qualities that transcend cultures and belief systems. Whether you’re a founder, coach, parent, or seeker—this episode offers a compelling roadmap to embody purpose, presence, and compassion in daily life.Meet Yosi AmramYosi Amram, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO leadership coach, and best-selling, award-winning author. Formerly the founder and CEO of two tech companies he led through successful IPOs, he has coached over 100 CEOs—many of whom have built multi-billion-dollar businesses. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, Yosi is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence, with over 1,000 citations.He is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, which won the Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal. Today, Yosi is committed to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself and in others.🌐 Website: https://yosiamram.net📘 Book: https://spirituallyintelligentleadership.com🧠 Free Spiritual Intelligence Assessment: https://intelligensi.com/🌱 Nonprofit: https://awakeningsi.org/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@awakeningspiritualintelligence📝 Psychology Today Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spiritual-intelligence💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosiamram/