Celebrity Chef - Thomas Straker: From Kitchen Burnout to Building a Restaurant Empire
What happens when the dream job nearly breaks you?This week on Thriving Minds, Alberto sat down with Celebrity Chef, Thomas Straker, the chef, founder, best selling author, and digital powerhouse behind the Straker’s restaurant group and global ‘All Things Butter’ brand.From burnout in fine dining to millions of views on Instagram, Thomas reveals the full story of how he rebuilt his relationship with food, found freedom through content, and became one of the most watched, and talked about, chefs on the internet.In this raw and revealing conversation, he opens up about self-worth, criticism, building a business, and staying grounded when the spotlight finds you.You’ll learn:🟠 What the world of fine dining gets completely wrong🟠 How Thomas built a viral food brand while running restaurants🟠 Why content is every founder’s unfair advantage🟠 The truth about burnout, ego, and starting over🟠 How to stay true to your vision, even when others doubt youThis isn’t just a story about restaurants.It’s a story about reinvention.Follow Thomas:https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasStrakerhttps://www.instagram.com/thomas_straker/https://www.tiktok.com/@UCDci5O1KG2SqFr79vWbuCJQ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/thomas-straker-58034280#ThrivingMinds #ThomasStraker #ChefLife #RestaurantBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #FoodCreators #HospitalityMindset #CookingPassion #Resilience #SuccessMindsetVisit the Thriving Minds website:https://thrivingmindsshow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leading Gut Health Expert: Follow these principles to fix your gut and fix your life - Dr. Megan Rossi
What if your gut is running the show, not your brain?This week on Thriving Minds, Alberto sat down with Dr. Megan Rossi, one of the world’s leading gut health experts, bestselling author, and founder of The Gut Health Doctor. With 70-80% of your immune system based in the gut, and powerful links to mood, memory, energy, and inflammation, your gut health may be affecting you more than you think.In this expert-led, myth-busting episode, Megan breaks down how your microbiome works, the truth about probiotics, and the small daily changes that can transform your health from the inside out.You’ll learn:How gut health impacts your skin, sleep, anxiety, and immune systemThe biggest gut health myths most people still believeHow to know if your gut is in trouble, and how to repair itThe truth about probiotics, antibiotics, and the microbiomeSimple ways to eat and live for long-term gut healthThis is more than digestion, this is the foundation of your health.Follow Dr. Megan Rossi & The Gut Health Doctorhttps://theguthealthdoctor.com/https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-megan-rossi-4214408ahttps://www.youtube.com/ @theguthealthdoctor https://www.tiktok.com/@theguthealthdoctor#ThrivingMinds #MeganRossi #BioAndMe #GutHealth #Microbiome #Nutrition #Wellbeing #Entrepreneurship #HealthyLiving #Mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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YouTube legend turned entrepreneur: I succeeded but still needed to change my life - Caspar Lee
What happens when you outgrow the identity the world gave you?This week Alberto sat down with Caspar Lee, one of the first YouTubers to build global fame, make millions, and become an online legend.After achieving success most dream of by his early twenties, Caspar walked away from the internet spotlight and rebuilt himself, from burnout and identity loss to business, clarity, and purpose.Now a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of several companies, Caspar reveals the personal and professional lessons behind his pivot from content creator to entrepreneur.This episode dives into the rise, the crash, and the rebirth, and what it really means to evolve.You’ll learn:How Caspar built YouTube global success before 25, and what he’d do differently nowThe truth about fame, burnout, and mental health behind the scenesWhat it really takes to go from creator to successful entrepreneurHis biggest business mistakes, and how he turned them into winsHow to reinvent yourself when the world won’t let you changeThis isn’t just a story about going viral, it’s about going inward and forward in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leading Breathwork Expert: Wrong breathing linked to stress, fatigue, and underperformance - Jamie Clements
Why do we feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even when life looks fine on the outside?This week, Alberto sat down with Jamie Clements, world leading and pioneer breathwork expert, mental health advocate, and founder of The Breath Space.They explore why so many people today feel stuck in survival mode, and how reconnecting with the body through breath can transform not just your mind, but your entire life.Jamie shares how breathwork helps regulate anxiety, unlock emotion trapped in the body, and create space for clarity, healing, and self-trust.Whether you're facing burnout or simply want to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers a practical path forward.You’ll learn:How to use breathwork to regulate stress and calm the nervous systemThe truth about trauma stored in the body (and how to release it)Why most people breathe incorrectly, and how to fix itThe link between your breathing, your emotions, and your energyWhat a daily breathwork practice looks like (and how to start simply)#ThrivingMinds #JamieClements #Breathwork #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #CalmMind #StressRelief #Wellbeing #SelfGrowth #ConsciousLiving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Manifestation Queen: The 7 steps to manifest and live your dream life - Roxie Nafousi
Why do some people stay stuck while others live their best lives?This week, Alberto sat down with Roxie Nafousi, aka Manifestation Queen. Roxie is a leading self-development coach, bestselling author, and the woman behind the global manifestation movement.In this powerful and practical conversation, Roxie breaks down the psychology of manifestation, and how you can use it to finally move forward, and achieve all your goals, no matter where you're starting from.They explore the emotional patterns that hold us back, the habits that help us thrive, and the mindset shifts that lead to real change.Whether you're chasing clarity, healing from the past, or building a new version of yourself, this episode is a toolkit for transformation.You’ll learn:Why manifesting is a real tool and not wishful thinkingThe 7 proven steps to successful manifestationThe science behind gratitude, and journaling exercisesHow to handle setbacks and move forwardHow to stay consistent when motivation fadesRoxie's Books: Confidence: https://amzn.eu/d/dCPlpwb Manifest: https://amzn.eu/d/8cfBxQ7 Follow Roxie:https://roxienafousi.com/https://www.instagram.com/roxienafousi/https://www.tiktok.com/@officialroxienafousihttps://twitter.com/Roxie_Nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roxienafousi7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I am Alberto, host of Thriving Minds, entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 and Sunday Times 100 founder. Most importantly, I’m a human figuring out life’s highs and lows, and I’m glad you’re here.This show helps you move towards your own version of success in business, career and personal life. Every Thursday I sit with world leading doctors, scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs and celebrities to uncover what it really takes to thrive.My promise to you is that every episode gives you something you can feel and something you can use, so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you want to grow in life, not just go through it, you’re in the right place.IG: https://www.instagram.com/alberto.zandiLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-zandi-ba0a54130 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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