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Thriving Minds with Alberto Zandi

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95 episodes

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.

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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.

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  1. Joe & The Juice Founder: How I Built A $1.8B Brand! Why Control Kills Culture, The Truth About Money, Private Equity, Ambition & What Success Really Means | Kaspar Basse

    · 1 h 30 min · S1 E95

    Kaspar Basse founded Joe & The Juice in Copenhagen in 2002 with a few thousand dollars and an ambition that was anything but small: he wanted to build something that could compete with Starbucks. Two decades later,…

  2. Cambridge Weight Loss Scientist: Your Brain Fights Weight Loss! Why Diets Are So Hard To Stick To, The Truth About Calories & How To Keep Weight Off | Prof Giles Yeo

    · 1 h 36 min · S1 E94

    Professor Giles Yeo MBE has spent 30 years studying one of the most misunderstood questions in health: why some people feel hungrier, gain weight more easily and find it much harder to keep weight off than others. He…

  3. Jay Sean: Fame Cost Me My Peace! The Truth About Fame, Money, Failure, Trusting Your Gut & Knowing When To Walk Away

    · 1 h 46 min · S1 E93

    Jay Sean is one of the most successful and influential artists in modern pop music. His global hit “Down”, featuring Lil Wayne, reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first South Asian solo artist to…

  4. Touker Suleyman: I Lost Everything! How I Rebuilt My Fortune, Bought A Brand For £1 & Why I’m Leaving Dragons’ Den

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E92

    Touker Suleyman is one of Britain’s best known entrepreneurs and investors, with more than 50 years of experience building, buying and transforming businesses. But long before millions knew him from Dragons’ Den,…

  5. Metabolic Health Expert: Why You Feel Tired, Bloated & Stressed! How To Reset Your Energy, Sleep, Gut & Metabolism Without Extreme Diets | Rose Ferguson

    · 1 h 32 min · S1 E91

    Rose Ferguson is one of the UK’s leading functional medicine practitioners and has spent nearly two decades helping people understand why they can be doing everything they think is “healthy” and still feel tired,…

  6. World Leading Life Coach: 3 Steps To Build The Life You Actually Want! Find Your Purpose, Protect Your Energy & Stop Waiting To Feel Ready | Simon Alexander Ong

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E90

    Simon Alexander Ong is a globally recognised personal development coach, international speaker and bestselling author who helps people rethink success, protect their energy and build lives that actually feel worth…

  7. Leading Cardiologist: Why Healthy People Still Get Heart Disease! The Truth About Stress, Exercise, Cholesterol, Diet & How To Protect Your Heart | Dr Aseem Malhotra

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E89

    Dr Aseem Malhotra is a world-leading consultant cardiologist, practicing doctor and one of the most outspoken voices challenging conventional thinking around heart disease, nutrition and modern medicine. After 25…

  8. Insulin Expert: Bread, Rice, Fruit, Potatoes - The Foods Spiking Your Blood Sugar Without You Knowing | Dr David Unwin

    · 1 h 52 min · S1 E88

    Insulin Expert Dr David Unwin has helped 159 patients achieve drug free Type 2 diabetes remission in his NHS practice. He reveals why everyday foods like bread, rice, potatoes and even fruit can spike your blood sugar,…

  9. Fable & Mane Founder: Stop Living for Other People & Build the Life You Actually Want | Akash Mehta

    · 1 h 43 min · S1 E87

    Akash Mehta is the cofounder and CEO of Fable & Mane, one of the most recognisable Ayurvedic haircare brands in global beauty. The self funded company launched globally with Sephora, became a number one hair oil at the…

  10. 16M Followers Fitness Star: 7 Rules to Get Fit, Stay Disciplined and Transform Your Body | BullyJuice

    · 1 h 17 min · S1 E86

    Darryl Williams, better known as BullyJuice, is a fitness creator and entrepreneur with over 16 million followers across social media. Before building one of the biggest audiences in online fitness, he was a collegiate…

  11. The Technology Expert: 7 Rules to Stop AI and Social Media From Controlling Your Life | Prof Sonia Livingstone

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E85

    Professor Sonia Livingstone is one of the world’s leading experts on how technology is changing our lives. A technology social psychologist at the London School of Economics and Political Science, she has spent decades…

  12. YO! Sushi Founder: At 47 I Was Lost, Then Built a Global Empire | Simon Woodroffe

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E84

    Most people believe they should have figured their life out by 30. Simon Woodroffe says he was lost, nearly out of money and 47 when he opened YO! Sushi. He explains why boldness matters more than following the…

  13. Stanford Habit Expert: Why You Can’t Focus, Why To-Do Lists Fail & How to Become Indistractable | Nir Eyal

    · 1 h 30 min · S1 E83

    Most people blame their phone for destroying their attention. Nir Eyal says the phone is often only the outlet, that 90% of distraction begins with something happening inside us, and that the real solution is not…

  14. Em The Nutritionist: Why Diets Don’t Work And How To Stop Food Controlling Your Life

    · 1 h 22 min · S1 E82

    Food is supposed to nourish us. So why has eating become a source of guilt, anxiety, confusion and control? Emily English is one of the world’s leading nutritionists, a bestselling author, entrepreneur and one of the…

  15. Imperial College Psychedelic Psychologist: Why You Feel Numb And How To Feel Alive Again | Dr Rosalind Watts

    · 1 h 23 min · S1 E81

    Depression is not always sadness. Feeling numb, disconnected and trapped inside your own mind is the warning sign. Dr Rosalind Watts is one of the world’s leading clinical psychologists and researchers in psychedelic…

  16. Marie Claire’s Editor In Chief: Do Something That Scares You - Andrea Thompson

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E80

    Most people wait until they feel ready. Andrea Thompson built her career by doing the opposite. In this episode, Alberto sits down with Andrea Thompson, former Editor in Chief of Marie Claire UK, award-winning…

  17. Yale Hormone Doctor: Your Body Starts Declining At 30, Here’s What To Do | Dr Florence Comite

    · 1 h 30 min · S1 E79

    You are not lazy. You are not broken. And you are not just tired. This week Alberto sat down with Dr Florence Comite, Yale and NIH-trained endocrinologist, precision medicine expert, best selling author of…

  18. The World’s Most Famous Male Model: Why Success Wasn’t Enough - David Gandy

    · 1 h 39 min · S1 E78

    Most people saw the campaign. Very few saw the years he almost gave up. This week Alberto sat down with David Gandy, the world’s most recognisable male model, entrepreneur, founder of David Gandy Wellwear, and one of…

  19. World Leading Therapist: 3 Steps To Stop Feeling Not Good Enough - Marisa Peer

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E77

    What if everything you believe about yourself is just a story your brain made up? In this powerful episode, world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer reveals the shocking truth about how your mind works against you and…

  20. Fashion Founder: Why Building A Business Will Break You Before It Makes You Stronger - Dona Ida

    · 1 h 38 min · S1 E76

    She cried every single day in the school playground. Now her jeans are worn by celebrities and royalty, including Kate Middleton. This week Alberto sat down with Donna Ida Thornton, founder of Donna Ida, known in the…

  21. Best Selling Nutritionist: 6 Things You Must Do To Make Health Feel Easier - Sarah Ann Macklin

    · 1 h 32 min · S1 E75

    This week Alberto sat down with Sarah Ann Macklin, nutritionist, best selling author of Health Shouldn’t Be This Hard, founder of the not for profit organisation Be Well Collective, host of Live Well Be Well, and one…

  22. Michelin Star Chef: How To Build A Restaurant That Lasts 20 Years - Adam Byatt

    · 1 h 29 min · S1 E74

    This week Alberto sat down with Adam Byatt, the Celebrity and Michelin starred chef, restaurateur, founder of Trinity, and one of the most respected figures in British hospitality, to unpack what it really takes to…

  23. World Renowned Food Psychologist: 6 Habits To Stop Food Controlling Your Life - Professor Jane Ogden

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E73

    This week Alberto sat down with Professor Jane Ogden, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey and one of the leading voices on eating behaviour, food psychology, body image, dieting, and the…

  24. Billion Dollar Founder: The 9 Steps That Built My $5.6B Business - Sir Richard Harpin

    · 1 h 28 min · S1 E72

    This week Alberto sat down with Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe, investor, and author of How To Make A Billion In Nine Steps, to unpack the practical framework behind building a business that sold for $5.6…

  25. Cambridge Grief Doctor: 6 Things You Must Do To Heal From Grief And Loss | Dr Chloe Paidoussis

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E71

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Chloe Paidoussis Mitchell, the world renowned Chartered Counselling Psychologist, grief and trauma specialist, and best selling author of The Loss Prescription, to unpack what grief…

  26. Former Warner Bros VP: How To Rebuild Yourself After A Difficult Chapter | Viviane Paxinos

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E70

    This week Alberto sat down with Viviane Paxinos, former Warner Bros Vice President, former AllBright CEO, and one of the most accomplished growth and transformation executives in media and digital, to unpack a career…

  27. 1# Hostage Negotiator: Listening Mistakes Costing You Trust, Deals and Influence | R. Mullender

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E69

    This week Alberto sat down with Richard Mullender, the renowned former hostage negotiator and communication expert, to unpack what communication really is, why most people do it badly, and how better listening can…

  28. Myprotein Founder: No Degree, No Investors, Just Relentless Execution - Oliver Cookson

    · 56 min · S1 E68

    This week Alberto sat down with Oliver Cookson, the renowned founder of Myprotein, the world’s #1 supplement brand, serial entrepreneur, author, and one of the UK’s most compelling self-made business builders, to…

  29. SheerLuxe Founder: The Pressure of Success, Tunnel Vision, Anxiety, and a £40M Exit - Georgie Coleridge Cole

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E67

    This week Alberto sat down with Georgie Coleridge Cole, the renowned founder and CEO of SheerLuxe, one of the UK’s most influential digital media brands, to unpack the real story behind building a business that shaped…

  30. Leading Gut Health Expert: These Foods Are Damaging Your Brain and Body - Dr Tim Spector

    · 2 h 04 min · S1 E66

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Tim Spector, a world leading gut health expert, medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, bestselling author, and co founder of #ZOE. In this…

  31. Pizza Empire Founder: What It Really Takes to Build a Successful Restaurant Brand - Thom Elliot

    · 1 h 42 min · S1 E65

    This week Alberto sat down with Thom Elliot, co-founder of Pizza Pilgrims, one of the UK’s most recognisable and successful pizza brands. Thom shares the real story behind building Pizza Pilgrims from a single van…

  32. Body Language Expert: These Gestures Make People Dislike You Instantly - Martin Brooks

    · 1 h 26 min · S1 E64

    This week Alberto sat down with Martin Brooks, a world leading body language and communication expert who helps people use non-verbal communication to transform their professional and personal lives. Martin’s work…

  33. The Happiness Doctor: This 4 Minute Rule Will Improve All Your Relationships - Dr Andy Cope

    · 1 h 23 min · S1 E63

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Andy Cope, also known as The Happiness Doctor, a world leading positive psychology researcher, speaker, and best selling author, best known for his work on human flourishing, and for…

  34. Beauty Empire Founder: The Untold Story Behind The Global Brand Rodial - Maria Hatzistefanis

    · 54 min · S1 E62

    This week Alberto sat down with Maria Hatzistefanis, founder and CEO of the Rodial Group, bestselling author, and a Dragon on Dragons Den Greece. Maria grew up on a small island in Greece, dreaming of a bigger world.…

  35. Grief Psychologist: The Truth About Loss That No One Teaches You! - Dr Erin Hope

    · 58 min · S1 E61

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Erin Hope, a leading clinical psychologist, bereavement specialist, and founder of The Loss Foundation, a national charity supporting people after cancer loss. Grief is something…

  36. The Persuasion Expert: How to Persuade Anyone, Negotiate & Build Confidence - Lee Warren

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E60

    This week Alberto sat down with Lee Warren, a world leading persuasion and communication expert, keynote speaker, and advisor to senior leaders and global organisations. Lee’s work challenges one of the most common…

  37. Digital Detox Expert: How Technology Is Destroying Your Focus and Health! Colin Corby

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E59

    This week Alberto sat down with Colin Corby, a leading digital detox expert with over three decades of experience in technology, health, and behavioural change. In this conversation, they explore how constant…

  38. Former British Intelligence Officer: The Truth About Real World Spies! - Gavin Stone | E58

    · 1 h 34 min · S1 E58

    This week Alberto sat down with Gavin Stone, a former British intelligence officer with over two decades of experience working across government agencies and international intelligence operations. Gavin shares what…

  39. MIT Neuroscientist: How to Wire Your Brain for Optimism Today - Dr Tali Sharot

    · 1 h 38 min · S1 E57

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Tali Sharot, one of the world’s leading cognitive neuroscientists, Professor at MIT and UCL, and a global authority on optimism, decision making, memory, and influence. Dr Sharot’s…

  40. Master Communication Expert: Why people stop listening when you speak - Graham Davies

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E56

    This week Alberto sat down with Graham Davies, one of the UK’s leading communication experts, who has advised prime ministers, presidents, CEOs, senior executives, and public figures on how to speak in public and under…

  41. 6 Nations Rugby Chairman: How curiosity can make you a CEO! - Ronan Dunne

    · 1 h 56 min · S1 E55

    Ronan Dunne is one of the most influential business leaders of the past two decades. From banking to telecoms, from CEO of O2 to leading Verizon through periods of enormous transformation, and now Chairman of Six…

  42. Longevity Doctor: This Daily Habit Will Increase Your Lifespan - Mark Jinks

    · 1 h 55 min · S1 E54

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Mark Jinks, a leading longevity and performance medicine doctor working at the intersection of modern science and preventative health. With a background spanning the NHS, sports…

  43. Leading Nutritional Neuroscientist: The Foods That Shape Your Brain, Mood, Focus and Mental Health!

    · 1 h 43 min · S1 E53

    This week Alberto sat down with Dr Rachel Gow, leading nutritional neuroscientist, researcher, author, and founder of Nutritious Minds Trust. Dr Rachel explains why we have been taught to think about food only in…

  44. Leading Communication Expert: This speaking mistake makes people not pay attention! - Vinny Raval

    · 1 h 33 min · S1 E52

    This week Alberto sat down with Vinny Raval, one of the UKs leading speech coaches whose work blends acting, speech and language therapy, and over fifteen years in the field with deep experience coaching CEOs,…

  45. Boxing World Champion - Caroline Dubois Use fear and doubt as fuel to win!

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E51

    This week, Alberto sat down with Caroline Dubois, world champion boxer, the younger sister of heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois, and one of the most extraordinary young athletes of her generation. This is the…

  46. Big Mamma Group Founder: I sold my business for $320M and this is my golden lesson - Victor Lugger

    · 1 h 35 min · S1 E50

    This week, Alberto sat down with Victor Lugger, the entrepreneur behind two of Europe’s fastest growing companies, Big Mama and Sunday. He built a hospitality group now valued at over $310M, and then launched a FinTech…

  47. No.1 Dopamine Expert: The health cost of quick dopamine and how to rewire your brain today! - TJ Power

    · 1 h 47 min · S1 E49

    This week, Alberto sits with TJ Power, a world leading neuroscientist, best selling author, and the creator of the DOSE framework. His work investigates how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins influence…

  48. The Future Face of F1 is Here: The unique story of Bianca Bustamante

    · 1 h 28 min · S1 E48

    This week Alberto sat down with Bianca Bustamante, the twenty year old driver who is now the future face of F1. Born in Manila and raised in a working class family, she fell in love with karting at three. At six she…

  49. Celebrity Chef - Thomas Straker: From Kitchen Burnout to Building a Restaurant Empire

    · 1 h 23 min · S1 E47

    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…

  50. Leading Gut Health Expert: Follow these principles to fix your gut and fix your life - Dr. Megan Rossi

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E46

    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…

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