Unlocked
Welcome to UNLOCKED, the podcast where we dive deep into the art of intentional living.
Here at Owl & Key, we believe that life isn’t something that just happens to you—it’s something you design.
This is your space to unlock clarity, purpose, and the freedom to live on your terms.
We’re bringing you experts from business, science, research, sports, and more, who share how they live intentionally and thrive in their fields.
Whether it's personal growth, navigating change, or designing a life that aligns with your deepest values, we're here to guide you.
Because at Owl & Key, intentional living isn’t just a goal—it’s the way forward.
Episodes
116 episodes
The Lie We Tell Parents: Erica Komisar on Sacrifice, Stress & Raising Resilient Kids
Is the modern parenting playbook failing us?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of UNLOCKED, Krista Franks sits down with psychoanalyst and author Erica Komisar, a bold voice challenging how society is raising ...
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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44:10
From Setback to Spark: Turning Resistance Into Renewal
In this special live conversation, Krista and Phil reflect on a recent moment that tested their philosophy in real time: What if this isn’t happening to you… but for you? They walk through the major transitions happening insid...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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46:05
Mastering Your Intuition: The Science of Better Decisions with Prof. Joel Pearson
Are you really tapping into intuition, or are your emotions fooling you?In this episode, Professor Joel Pearson, leading neuroscientist and researcher, breaks down the real science behind intuition—debunking common m...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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55:38
Harnessing the Power of Glimmers: Deb Dana on Navigating Life’s Challenges with Polyvagal Theory
In this enlightening episode of UNLOCKED, we're joined by Deb Dana, LCSW, a globally recognized clinician, consultant, and speaker specializing in Polyvagal Theory and its practical applications. Deb unpacks the transformative concept ...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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50:41
From Startup to Billion-Dollar Vision: Life and Leadership Principles You Need to Know with Jonathan Poma
In this episode of UNLOCKED, we’re joined by Jonathan Poma, Founder and Executive Director at Loop, a company recognized as one of Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups. Formerly the CEO, Jonathan has led Loop through extraordinary growth and tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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1:04:28
Transform Your Approach to Change: Joe DeLoss on Wayfinding Through Life’s Defining Transitions
In this inspiring conversation, Joe DeLoss opens up about navigating life’s twists and turns, sharing his raw, personal journey through big changes and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Whether you’re facing a career shift, grappling with...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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57:22
From Burnout to Balance: Parneet Pal on Optimizing Health, Energy, and Longevity with Lifestyle Medicine
In this episode of UNLOCKED, we sit down with Parneet Pal, a Harvard- and Columbia-trained physician and founder of Systematically Well Advisory, Inc., to uncover the roots of holistic well-being and the transformative potential of lifes...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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55:41
The Only Way to Make Money Work for You, Not the Other Way Around
What if the way you think about money is holding you back from living the life you truly want? In this episode, we challenge the conventional approach to earning and spending by asking, how can you make money work for you, rather than letti...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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50:55
Master the Olympic Mindset: What Every Leader Can Learn from Top Athletes With Lee Povey
In this episode, Lee Povey, a former elite athlete and coach turned high-performance leadership expert, dives deep into the intersection of sports, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Povey shares his personal journey from a turbulent child...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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1:06:14
Echoes of Your Expression: How Your Expressions Shape the World Around You
Overview:In this episode of the Unlocked podcast, Krista and Phil explore the concept of the "echoes of your expression"—how personal expression, whether intentional or unintentional, reverberates through our lives and th...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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53:28
Designing a Purposeful Life: With Colorado Retreat Co.'s Christina Christian
In this heartfelt episode of the UNLOCKED Podcast, host Krista Franks sits down with Christina Christian, an inspiring leader and entrepreneur, to explore her journey from childhood struggles to finding her purpose. Christina shares how she tur...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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55:21
Ready to Heal? Discover How Bioenergetics Testing Could Be Your Breakthrough
Josh and Erin share their personal journey of chronic illness and how they found healing through bioenergetics testing. They discuss the limitations of traditional Western medicine and the importance of addressing the physical, mental, and spir...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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1:04:12
How Starting With The End In Mind Will Reveal What You Really Want
But what if it doesn't work?It's the first question for most of us at every turn, change, or transition point in our lives.The 🔑 is that the next question always must be, "But what if it does?"Followed quickly by "What's...
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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44:01
Learning How To Live Through Death With BJ Miller, MD & Sonya Dolan of Mettle Health
In this enlightening episode of UNLOCKED host Phil Franks and guests, Sonya Dolan and BJ Miller, co-founders of Mettle Health, dive deep into the wildly misunderstood world of palliative care, grief, and the human experience of life and death.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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1:07:51
Change Is An Inside Job: Mastering Your Inner Dialogue for Transformation with John Martin
Join us in this powerful episode as Johnny Martin, a dedicated advocate for personal transformation and empowerment, shares his insights on igniting change from within. From his experience working with veterans and elite athletes, Johnny dives ...
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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39:10
From Self-Discovery to Revolutionizing Your Morning Ritual with MUD/WTR's Shane Heath
Join us on this episode of "Unlocked" as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Shane Heath, the visionary co-founder of MUD/WTR, an entrepreneur, artist, and transformative thinker. Host Phil Franks engages in a captivating conversation wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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1:02:01
Life Lessons From 100 Episodes
We're back!!! And we're kicking off season 4 with episode number 100!We've been humbled by the amazing stories of our guests, grateful for the audience listening from around the world, and inspired by the lessons learned from this c...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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51:18
Ruthlessly Prioritizing Your Priorities To Transform Your Life And Outcomes
If you often catch yourself uttering the words, "Oh, if only I had more time," then pause and consider this...What you don't do dictates what you can do.Refuse to settle for mediocrity and embark on a mindful journey where every...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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41:53
Unleashing Your Brilliance And Achieving Flow State With Mike J. Rosenfeld
Are you ready to unlock the extraordinary potential within yourself? Today, we have an exceptional guest who will guide us through the secrets of achieving clarity, calm, and confidence in every aspect of our lives, through a transformative jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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1:01:51
Money As A Tool For Your Most Intentional Life With Top Money Expert Barbara Ginty
More is not always better - especially when it comes to money. And in this episode, we’re talking about how to make your money - no matter how much you have or how much you make - work FOR your most intentional life. Our ...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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42:46
How To Bring Your Awareness To Form: The Heartbeat Of Intentional Living
It's not enough to just be aware. Although awareness is the first step in the journey of practicing and living a more intentional life. And just beyond awareness there is a canyon. That dark canyon is what stops most from experiencing their dee...
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37:43
The Research Backed Best Practices For Redesigning Work To Be More Flexible, Inclusive, and Connected With Brian Elliot
There IS a revolution happening in the workplace. A new dawn for how, where, and when we engage with this major component of our life called work. In the aftermath of the pandemic experience organizations around the world were f...
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49:48
The Way of the Essentialist: The Disciplined Pursuit of Doing Less
Being busy isn’t always productive. It’s not a badge of honor. And it's not really what you want. A full plate and calendar brings a surplus of stress and depletion of energy.By slowly unwinding from the installed belief that contin...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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42:48
What Is Gaslighting? And How Do You Know If It's Happening To You? With Dr. Robin Stern
Today we're going to be talking about a topic that's made its way into the mainstream called Gaslighting. I'm so thrilled to be sharing space with one of the world's leading expert on the subject, and who actually coined the term Gaslight Effec...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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1:00:29
What Are You Proud Of? How Simple Reflections Can Lead To Big Insights
In this episode Krista and Phil sit down and dive deep into the most fundamental practice they know — The Art of Reflection.A tool and practice used widely in the work through Owl & Key and woven deeply into their everyday life,...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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39:46