Scales Of Success Podcast
Episodes
#62 - Leadership Lessons From the Military and High Finance with John Pierson
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where pressure, leadership, and character collide. In today’s episode, Marcus Arredondo talks with John Pierson about operating at the highest level...
#61 - When Achievement Forces You to Rebuild Everything with Precious L. Williams
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Scales Of Success Podcast, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Precious L. Williams for a raw, grounded conversation about ambition...
#60 - After the Win: Purpose, Identity, and Burnout with Justin Wills
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the goal that drove you is gone?In today’s episode, Marcus welcomes Justin Wills, founder, executive, advisor, and investor with...
#59 - The Human Truth Behind America’s Migration Machine with Jason De León
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stories that cut through borders, fear, and silence. In this episode, Marcus sits down with Jason De León to explore the human realities behind migra...
#58 - How Your Brain Shapes Who You Become with Dr. Sarah McKay
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Scales Of Success Podcast, host Marcus Arredondo connects with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay to reveal the real science behin...
#57 - Could Geoengineering Delay Climate Change? With Daniele Visioni
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one idea could shift the world’s climate future? In this eye-opening episode, Marcus sits down with Dr. Daniele Visioni to uncover the surpr...
#56 - The Alchemy of Aging Backward with Dr. Jason Antoun
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The quiet power of eating to outlive yourself. In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo welcomes Jason Antoun, Chairman and CEO, L-Nutra Inc., to drop t...
#55 - How Navy SEALs Master Uncertainty and Potential with Rich Diviney
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s gripping episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo dialogues with Rich Diviney, a founder, retired Navy SEAL officer, author, k...
#54 - Convent to Competition: 72-Year-Old Powerlifting Nun with Sister Pat Farrell
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the path to spiritual strength began with a barbell? In this episode, Marcus connects with Sister Pat Farrell, who turned faith into physical ...
#53 - The Science of You: Rewriting the Rules of Longevity with Richard Sprague
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where data meets destiny. In today’s mind-bending episode, host Marcus Arredondo is joined by Richard Sprague to reveal how personal data, AI, and c...
#52 - The Art of Failing Better: Wisdom, Ego, and Growth with Sean Waters
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this electrifying episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Sean Waters, a musician, performer, writer, philosopher, and fathe...
#51 - What If Your Face Wasn’t Yours Anymore? With Terry Healey
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when everything you thought defined you is stripped away? In this gripping conversation, Marcus interviews Terry Healey to reveal how tra...
#50 - The Path to True Health Freedom with Dr. Maureen Gibbons
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turning food, strength, and time into freedom. In today's episode, host Marcus Arredondo sits down with Dr. Moe to uncover fresh perspectives on ...
#49 - From Prisons to Boardrooms: The Power of Transcendental Meditation with Bob Roth
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s heartfelt episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo welcomes Bob Roth to reveal how Transcendental Meditation (TM) is trans...
#48 - Behind the Lens of Waves and Stars with Bo Bridges
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to risk it all for the perfect shot? In today’s episode of Scales of Success, Marcus connects with Bo Bridges, a world-renowned ad...
#47 - Cystic Fibrosis, Quarterback Dreams, Unstoppable Strength with Mike Pawlawski
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growth begins at the edge of resistance. In this episode, Marcus sits down with Mike Pawlawski to break down how challenges shape character and why re...
#46 - The Art of Surviving Loss with Jeffrey D. Boldt
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s heartfelt episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Jeffrey Boldt to talk about resilience, creativity, and the less...
#45 - The Parenting Secrets We Forgot to Use with Michaeleen Doucleff
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are today’s parenting habits making kids less resilient? In this week’s episode, Marcus welcomes Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR correspondent and bestse...
#44 - What We Get Wrong About Climate Change with Toby Ault
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shaping tomorrow through wisdom, science, and hope. In today’s episode, Marcus Arredondo connects with Cornell professor Toby Ault to discuss what m...
#43 - The Real Rules of Entrepreneurship with David Makharadze
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo chats with serial entrepreneur David Makharadze to share hard-earned lessons from a...
#42 - Music’s Beauty and Burden with Christopher Guzman
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to dedicate your life to music? In today’s thoughtful episode, Marcus jives with pianist and professor Christopher Guzman to talk ...
#41 - Healing What We Can’t See with Ali Amirhooshmand
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where silence blooms, transformation begins. In this episode, Marcus welcomes Ali Amirhooshmand to explore how one psilocybin study sparked lasting ch...
#40 - Leading with Heart, Building with Grit with Manny Alvarez
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s heartfelt episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Manny Alvarez, who shares lessons from his time in government...
#39 - What Makes It Worth It with Ty Lifeset
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What drives you to keep going when the outcome is unclear? In this powerful episode, Marcus chats with Ty Lifeset to talk about risk, reinvention, and...
#38 - The Hidden Heartbreak Behind Homelessness with Alan Graham
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s moving episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo speaks with Alan Graham, founder of Community First! Village. Alan shares how ...
#37 - Scars Over Stats with Robert Paylor
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your greatest success came after your worst moment? In this unforgettable episode of Scales of Success, Marcus welcomes Robert Paylor, who was...
#36 - The Dark Economy Behind Tween Influencers with Jennifer Valentino-DeVries
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when algorithms shape how young girls see themselves and who’s watching? In today’s episode, Marcus Arredondo sits down with Jennifer...
#35 - The Spiral, the Comeback, and the Truth About Wealth with Mark Kenney
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and revealing episode of Scales of Success, Marcus connects with Mark Kenney, who opens up about scaling fast, losing big, and the emotion...
#34 - Mothers, Memory, and the Myths We Carry with Nicole Graev Lipson
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What stories are we told, and which ones do we choose to tell? In this powerful conversation, Marcus Arredondo chats with Nicole Graev Lipson to explo...
#33 - From PTSD to Purpose Through Psychedelics with Jesse Gould
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the very thing you feared could be the path to healing? In this powerful conversation, Marcus Arredondo sits down with Army Ranger-turned-psyc...
#32 - Clear the Noise, Find Your Focus with Dr. Andrew Hill
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the chaos in your mind was actually a signal, not a sentence? In this episode, Marcus connects with Dr. Andrew Hill, founder of Peak Brain Ins...
PSA: Surviving the October 7 Terror Attack in Israel with Assaf Glazer
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when safety vanishes in an instant? In this raw and powerful conversation, Marcus sits down as a follow-on mini-episode with Assaf Glaz...
#31 - The Founder Who Followed His Fire with Assaf Glazer
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the nights that broke you open became the ones that built you? In today’s episode, Marcus connects with Dr. Assaf Glazer, father, founder, a...
#30 - Where Healing Meets Hustle with John Klein
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to launch a wellness brand that sticks and scales? In this inspiring episode, Marcus welcomes John Klein to share the quiet courage ...
#29 - Criminal Past, Legendary Future with Keegan Caldwell
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rebuild a life when everything has fallen apart? In this powerful conversation, Marcus chats with Keegan Caldwell, whose journey reads like...
#28 - Losing the Race, Winning the Game with Ken Biberaj
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your biggest plans fall apart? In this inspiring episode, Marcus sits down with Ken Biberaj—real estate executive, civic leader,...
#27 - Halfway Mark: Lessons From 26 Unfiltered Conversations
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to chase your dreams—and stick with them? In this special solo episode, Marcus reflects on the first 26 episodes of Scales of Succ...
#26 - The Raft with William Robertson
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if confronting fear is the best way to find peace, purpose, and growth? In this special episode, Marcus reconnects with his longtime friend Willi...
#25 - From Defusing Bombs to Rebuilding Nations with Courtney Buck
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your ability to focus is the only thing keeping you alive? In today’s gripping episode, Marcus Arredondo talks with Courtney Buck,...
#24 - How Extreme Flying Fuels Fearless Focus and Real Success with AJ Wilder
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to stay calm while flipping a plane at 14 Gs? In this high-octane episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects with AJ Wilder to explore ...
#23 - DEA Secrets: Lies, Corruption and the Future of Crime-Fighting with Angus Forbes
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the war on drugs really about justice—or something else entirely? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo welcomes former DEA agent Angus Forbes, ...
#22 - $20M Raised, Lives Saved, and Unstoppable Resilience with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could you pitch investors for millions while caring for a newborn? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, who sha...
#21 - From Attorney to Seeker: Journey Beyond the Veil with Ricky Patel
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one experience could unlock your true self? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo jives with attorney and entrepreneur Ricky Patel, who share...
#20 - The Dog Training Myth: Why You’re Getting It Wrong with Brandon Fouché
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some dogs become aggressive while others stay calm? Is it training or something more profound? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo talk...
#19 - The Cost of True Public Service with Charlie Gonzalez
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to stay honest in politics? In this episode of the Scale of Success Podcast, host Marcus Arredondo connects with former Congressman ...
#18 - Running a $100MM Company Won’t Make You Successful (But Being Ousted From It Might) with Ted Eveleth
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you were pushed out of the company you built? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo welcomes Ted Eveleth, a serial entrepre...
#17 - Rock Bottom to Revolution in Healthcare with Cameron Moulène
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your biggest failure became the reason for your greatest success? In this Scale of Success Podcast episode, host Marcus Arredondo converses wi...
#16 - Mars Myths, Money, and Hard Truths with Zach Weinersmith
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mars our next home—or just a sci-fi fantasy? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Zach Weinersmith, co-author of A City on Mars...
#15 - Burnout, Boundaries and Breakthroughs with Melissa Mora
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if chasing success is draining your energy and stealing your joy? In this Scale of Success Podcast episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects with M...
#14 - Secrets Behind Producing Blockbusters with Samantha Nisenboim
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how filmmakers bring bold ideas to life while staying grounded in their values? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo wel...
PSA: What to Do After a Wildfire: Expert Advice with Ricky Patel
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a deviation from the regular podcast. Serving more as a Public Service Announcement, in this unedited and raw episode, host Marcus A...
#13 - How AI is Transforming Your Meal with Brandon Barton
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if ordering a meal could be as seamless as a conversation with a trusted friend? In this Scale of Success Podcast episode, host Marcus Arredondo ...
#12 - Building Time Machines for Shoes with Geoffrey Gray
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your shoes could predict their future? In today’s fascinating conversation, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Geoffrey Alan Gray, founder ...
#11 - The Suck, the Struggle, and the Success: Marcus’s Journey with Kevin Palmieri
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you’ve heard about success tells only half the story? In this special episode, producer and friend Kevin Palmieri flips the scrip...
#10 - Can Art Fix a Broken System? With Meghan Best
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we break free from a system that claims to protect but often causes harm? In this heartfelt episode, Marcus Arredondo welcomes Meghan Best, an...
#9 - Debunking Leadership Myths with Niten Kapadia
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how Steve Jobs’s obsession with detail or Elon Musk’s quick decision-making revolutionized the tech world? In today’s epi...
#8 - Building Castles From Dreams with Annie Wyatt
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What sparks the courage to reinvent yourself? In this inspiring conversation, host Marcus Arredondo sits down with Annie Wyatt to explore her fascinat...
#7 - The Wild Ride from Startup to Success: Navigating the Tech Rollercoaster with Marty Weiner
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to help build something that changes the world? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Marty Weiner, a founding member of ...
#6 - Hard Work Won’t Make You Rich with Trevor McGregor
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to unlock your true potential and redefine success? Join Marcus Arredondo and special guest Trevor McGregor, a master platinum coach, business s...
#5 - Group Classes Are Dead: From Garage to Fitness Empire with Evan Flock
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What sparks someone to change their life completely? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Evan Flock, a husband, father of 2, co-own...
#4 - Backlash to Breakthroughs: Lessons from Homeless Hotspots and More with Saneel Radia
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a bold idea stirs up public attention? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Saneel Radia about his leadership journey a...
#3 - Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Stability: The Relentless Pursuit of Success with Tyler Kastelberg
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When is the right time to jump into entrepreneurship? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Tyler Kastelberg, a former Wall Street pro tur...
#2 - From Broken to Better: Lessons on Leadership and Life with Michael Kurland
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever faced tough times and wondered how to turn them into success? In this inspiring episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Michael Kurlan...
#1 - The Aging Journey: Family, Memory Care, and Resilience with Francis LeGasse
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to care for a loved one facing dementia or Parkinson’s? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects...
Welcome to Scales of Success
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Scales of Success, a podcast for anyone dealing with anxiety, imposter syndrome, or burnout. Host shares his personal experience of becomin...