Bountifull Podcast
Episodes
A Bountiful Life with Rally Driver Hayden Paddon
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hayden Paddon is one of the world’s top rally drivers, but this conversation goes well beyond motorsport. It’s about what happens inside a person ...
Saying No: Dr. Sunita Sah on Defiance, Compliance, and the Psychology of Approval
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if defiance wasn’t a flaw, but a skill? In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah—physician, behavioural scientist, and author of Defy—shares how rec...
The Power of Contribution with Dr Alia Bojilova
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the simplest acts of giving could transform your confidence, resilience, and sense of purpose? In this inspiring episode, resilience psycholog...
Lessons from a NASA Scientist on Curiosity, Failure, and Staying the Course
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“So much of what’s meaningful about science is the process of discovering something that nobody else knew.”What can the universe teach us about ...
Letting Go of Shoulds and Building Confidence with Former Athlete Zara Davidson
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I wanted more stuff that felt like it was mine.” Zara Davidson’s life has been defined by excellence — elite basketballer, top of her class, ...
Curiosity, Compassion, Cosmos: A NASA Engineer’s Story of Resilience
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“There isn’t one rote path that you have to take to reach a goal... it’s okay to meander a little bit and live life and kind of explore.”For A...
How to Build Passive Income and Become a Multi-Millionaire with Investor Pascal Wagner
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“A bountiful life is driven by action, not by money.” — Pascal WagnerWhat does it really mean to be financially free—and how do you know when ...
Knowledge, Power and the Female Internet with Emma Bates
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you build when the world around you wasn’t designed with you in mind? For Emma Bates, the answer was Diem - a social search engine and onlin...
What Soul Food, Faith, and History Teach Us About Identity and Belonging
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Food is a bridge. It's one of the few places where people let their guard down and are open to learning something new." — Adrian MillerThis week on...
Why Social Connection Is Essential to a Bountiful Life
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience, and one of the world’s l...
What Depression Teaches Us About Brain Health, Gratitude, and Healing
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Kristin Francis, psychiatrist, educator, and passionate advocate for brain health. In this ...
How to Live a Bountiful Life in a Capitalist World with Professor Dirk Philipsen
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Dirk Philipsen, Duke professor, economic historian, and one of the world’s leading thinkers o...
Welcome to Season Three of the Bountifull Podcast
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends, Welcome to Season Three of the Bountifull Podcast. This season, we’ve got eleven incredible episodes that help us explore what it means...
How Energy Shapes Your Health, Mindset, and Everyday Life with Dr. Rick Leskowitz
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You don’t have to believe in energy for it to affect you. You’ve walked into a room and felt tension. You’ve met people who drain you, and...
How to Be Wrong and Still Succeed with Rowan Simpson
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟"Most people can do anything, but a lot of people interpret that to mean they can do everything. And that’s just not true. You have to choo...
NASA’s Lindsay Kaldon on Powering Space, Chasing Dreams, and Living Without Limits
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟"I try to squeeze every last drop out of life that I can. If I could have two or three shots at it, I would. There’s just so much to explor...
Hope Beats Adversity: A Story of Strength & Second Chances
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I don’t think bountiful always has to mean money. It doesn’t always have to mean success in the world’s eyes. Bountiful to me is that...
Community, Belonging, and Being Enough with David Spinks
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 “Belonging isn’t something you achieve; it’s something you discover within yourself and nurture in the communities around you.” 🌟This ...
Money Tools for an Abundant Life with Bari Tessler
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 “Money touches every part of our lives—it’s not just numbers. It’s emotional, personal, and deeply connected to our values.” 🌟Money ...
Asking for What You Want: Adam Wardel on Balance, Service, and Living Intentionally
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 “If you want to live a happy life, don’t focus on finding your own happiness—focus on serving others, and you’ll wake up one day and real...
How to Find Your Purpose Without Burning Out
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 “Purpose needs to be actionable, aligned, and authentic. It’s not about lofty ideas; it’s about how you live on a Wednesday afternoon.” 🌟...
Simplicity, Resilience, and Raising Trout with the Iconic Ty Walker
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Doing everything will burn you out. Focus on a few things and do them well—that’s how you build something that lasts." This week on the Bountifu...
Why Stress Matters: Paula G. Williams on Thriving, Not Just Surviving
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "A bountiful life isn’t one without stress—it’s about learning how to embrace and manage it. Without stress, life would lose its meaning." ...
How Not to Live a Miserable Life with Allison Chen
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "Sometimes, the most outlandish thing you can do is follow your dreams. For me, that was pastry school." 🌟 Welcome to the start of Season Two!...
The Wisdom Within: Sabina Read on Self-Discovery, Curiosity and Tuning Your Inner Voice
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I think we've all got antennas on our head... if you tune your antennas into the goodness in humanity, the possibilities, that's what you'll see...
Meant to Be: Matt Lambert on Cheffing, Michelin Stars, and Making an Effort
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I just wanted to have a place that executed food at a very high level but literally anyone could feel comfortable at. Whether you're we...
Living with No Regrets: Scott Eddy on Joy, Loss, and Global Travel
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "What does it mean to live a bountiful life? For me, it's waking up happy, working happy, and going to bed happy. If I can do that, that’s the ...
No regrets: David Hoskins on Following Whims, Creating a Winery, and Embracing Life
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "Never have any regrets. Do it because you don't want to move on and wish you had." 🌟 Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we ex...
Living with Loss: Connor Amor-Bendall on Grief, Love, and Creative Healing
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People of all ages seek to live a bountiful life irrespective of their generation, yet the journey is not always easy—and it is always deeply person...
Heritage and Hustle: Vianney Establet on Wine, Family Legacy, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I love learning and discovering new things, even if they don’t immediately make sense. They often become the missing piece of the puzzle ...
Money Matters: Brooke Roberts on Impact, Opportunity, and Channeling Your Energy
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "Ultimately, money should enable opportunities, helping you live the life you want." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an insightful...
A Bountiful Blend: Sam Harrop (MW) on Philosophical Insights and the Art of Wine
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I've always believed in less intervention in winemaking - let the terroir speak." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an inspirin...
Natural Nourishment: Peter Langlands on Foraging, Food and Conservation
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "Having a diversity of interests is what makes life bountiful." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast as we explore the world of foraging wi...
Curiosity and Craft: Egor Petrov on Creativity, Resilience, and Building a Rum Empire
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I see myself as ever growing and ever evolving. I don't think we should ever stop being curious in life." 🌟 Join us on the Boun...
The Essence of Ambition: Julie Fry on How Ambition Shapes a Bountiful Life
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "Ambition is something that is open to all and democratic." 🌟 Join us on the Bountifull Podcast for an intimate and enlightening con...
The Future of Food: Alan Cottington on Vertical Farming, Innovation, and Living a Balanced Life
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "Balancing sustainability with productivity is key to the success of modern farming." 🌟 Join us in our latest Bountifull Podcast epi...
The Art of Being: Sir Richard Taylor on Creativity, Connection, and the Rich Tapestry of Life
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 "I see the world through rose-coloured spectacles." 🌟. Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we delve into the creative mind of Sir R...
The Curious Idealist: Lynne Sandri on challenging norms and life as a professional artist
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we explore the world of art and creativity with Wellington-based artist Lynne Sandri. With a career spanning over...
Weaving Prosperity: Paul Conway on Economics, Inflation, and the Art of Bountiful Living
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we kick off the season with an insightful conversation with Paul Conway, Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank of N...
Welcome to the Bountifull Podcast with Sian Simpson
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Bountiful Podcast where we explore what it means to live a bountiful life. We're here to delve into the depths of joy and uncover m...