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Chapter X with Michael Kay

Feb 25, 2026

At 25, Guru Yogishivan was surrounded by luxury in the Middle East. He had trained as a martial artist and become a boxing champion. By most standards, he had success.

 

But as he spent time around people who had money and influence, he noticed that no one seemed free from fear. Whether it was fear of loss, fear of...


Feb 18, 2026

Howard Rosenberg had done what many of us were taught to do. He got an education, built a career, and provided for his family. From the outside, it checked every box.

 

But in his early fifties, a diagnosis of advanced heart disease and emergency quintuple bypass surgery forced him to slow down and take a hard look at...


Feb 11, 2026

Not everyone feels finished when their career ends, especially people who are wired to build.

 

This week, I’m joined by Randy Gage, an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who retired at 40 and realized he wasn’t done creating. Stepping away from work didn’t bring the sense of completion he expected, so he returned...


Feb 4, 2026

For many men, leaving behind a career also means leaving behind a sense of identity. And much of our response to that change is shaped long before retirement ever enters the picture.

 

My guest today is Brian DesRoches, PhD. He’s a psychotherapist, coach, and author whose work focuses on how the brain responds to...