In this episode of Curious AF Podcast, Cindy Koehler joins Luke to explore the real science of transformation — how your thoughts, beliefs, and identity shape everything you do. With over 40 years of experience in meditation, neuroscience, and coaching, Cindy shares how to break free from old patterns, rewire your mind, and redefine success from the inside out.

What does true belonging feel like, and how does it transform the way we lead? In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, Luke Biermann sits down with inclusion and leadership expert Rana Hussain, founder of Good Human, to explore the link between belonging, authenticity, and performance. Rana shares how real culture isn’t about harmony but honest conversations, why great leaders are hard on performance but soft on people, and how leadership grounded in service helps teams thrive. Tune in to discover practical insights on building trust, creating inclusive workplaces, and leading with courage and compassion.

What if your brain could be trained just like your body? In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, Luke Biermann speaks with George Haymaker, entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and neuroscience educator, about how to rewire the brain for lasting transformation.

George shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and how studying neuroscience helped him understand the brain’s plasticity, its ability to change, adapt, and grow. He explains how habits and thought patterns are wired in the brain, why dopamine drives our behaviour, and how we can retrain our neural pathways to overcome destructive cycles.

This episode covers practical tools for stress management, habit change, and peak performance, including the “big four” pillars: sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. George also discusses why identity and values are critical for long-term success, and how to create mental clarity and resilience under pressure.

Whether you’re in recovery, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about how to get more out of your mind, this episode is packed with insights on neuroscience, self-leadership, and living in alignment with who you want to be.

Austin shares his journey from a high-achieving but numbed-out lifestyle, trading one addiction for another, to a path of purpose, inner alignment, and radical self-acceptance. They talk about the difference between external success and internal fulfillment, how limiting beliefs are programmed from childhood, and why most men are operating from a distorted sense of self.

What if the reason you’re still chasing success is because you’ve never believed you’re enough?

In this powerful episode of Curious AF, Luke sits down with TEDx speaker and author Gissele Taraba to explore the deep-rooted beliefs we carry about self-worth, and how they silently shape everything from our careers to our relationships.

Gissele shares how early conditioning teaches us to seek value outside ourselves, why self-love is often misunderstood, and how choosing compassion over criticism is the key to living our boldest lives. From the emotional repression of boys to the myths about motivation, this episode is packed with insights that will make you rethink how you speak to yourself and how you show up in the world.

Whether you’ve struggled with burnout, people-pleasing, addiction, or just feeling like you're never quite “there” yet, this episode will meet you where you are and gently guide you back to yourself.

In this powerful episode of Curious AF, Dennis, founder of Run That Rehab, shares his raw story of addiction, crime, and redemption. From growing up feeling isolated to battling heroin addiction, detoxing nine times, and serving multiple prison stints, Dennis opens up about what finally helped him break the cycle after 25 years. A must-listen for anyone interested in addiction recovery, trauma healing, and the power of rebuilding your life with purpose.

In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, host Luke Biermann sits down with Terry Tucker, former SWAT negotiator, cancer survivor, and author, to explore what success truly means. Terry shares his powerful philosophy on effort, resilience, and redefining achievement beyond grades and titles. Whether you're building a business, chasing personal growth, or facing life’s toughest challenges, this conversation will inspire you to show up fully and give it everything you’ve got.

In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, Luke Biermann speaks with Dr Bruno Cignacco, international business consultant and author of The Art of Compassionate Business. They explore how compassion in the workplace can drive real business results, from improving employee performance and reducing turnover to building stronger customer loyalty and long-term profitability.

Bruno shares science-backed insights on why fear-based leadership fails, how to create psychologically safe workplaces, and practical ways to embed empathy and kindness into everyday business decisions. Whether you're leading a small team or running a growing company, this conversation offers actionable strategies to help you build a more human-centred, high-performing culture.

In this episode, Juen Phie shares his extensive experience in the business world, starting with his early days studying and working in accounting, to his adventures and challenges in Malaysia. Juen recounts his attempt to establish a Boost Juice-like business in Malaysia, subsequent sales roles, and a mentor-mentee relationship that influenced his business approach

In this episode of The Curious AF Podcast, Tyson Pratt shares the transformative story behind taking a 12-month road trip around Australia with his family. Discover what led him to step away from daily business operations, the emotional and mental shift required to truly switch off, and the surprising clarity that came from embracing slowness. Tyson opens up about the pressure to always be “on,” the joy of deeper family connection, and the hard truths of returning to work with a new mindset. Perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone rethinking their priorities.

In this deep and refreshingly honest conversation, Luke sits down with business coach, entrepreneur, and performance strategist Mike Scott to explore the power of self-awareness, identity, and discipline. They unpack why self-care is not indulgent but essential for showing up for the people you love, and how fundamental habits like sleep, movement, and mindfulness change everything.

Mike opens up about living with anxiety, navigating risk, the emotional cost of entrepreneurship, and the shift from performance for status to performance for presence. Luke shares his own journey with sobriety, stress, and fatherhood, and together they dissect the difference between pleasure and joy, action and identity, and strength and vulnerability.

Whether you’re a founder, leader, parent, or just trying to do better, this episode is packed with grounded wisdom and takeaways you can act on today.

In this deeply human and wide-ranging conversation, Luke sits down with Brian Njuguna to explore his incredible journey—from growing up in Kenya to practicing law in remote South Australia, and eventually founding one of the country’s most innovative mental health practices.

Brian shares stories of sleeping in creek beds to represent Aboriginal clients, unpacking systemic injustices, and learning the hard way how business success can pull you away from the very reasons you started. They dive into purpose, burnout, fatherhood, radicalisation prevention, VR therapy, and why Western culture might be getting happiness all wrong.

This episode is a masterclass in identity, legacy, leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.

In this episode of the Hard Stuff Podcast, host Luke Biermann has an inspiring and grounded conversation with ultra runner and charity advocate Jess Peil. Jess shares her journey from nervous first-timer to completing seven consecutive years of Triple 7 marathons in seven states in seven days, while raising over $300,000 for Bravehearts, a charity dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse.

The discussion explores the mindset behind endurance running, the mental games that help carry her through ultra-distance events, and the power of community in overcoming fear and fatigue. Jess also opens up about the emotional toll of injury, what motivates her to keep showing up, and why speed is never the goal, impact is. Luke and Jess reflect on purpose-driven pursuits, redefining success, and how ordinary people can create extraordinary change.