Scales Of Success Podcast
If you've ever encountered anxiety, imposter syndrome, or burnout, you're not alone. Two years ago, becoming a dad flipped my world upside down.
No matter how much I prepared, nothing could brace me for the chaos that followed, both at home and in my career. But in the struggle, I found a new obsession, leveraging every minute, every ounce of energy to achieve more with less. Who better to gain perspective and insight from than those who are doing it themselves? In the episodes to follow, I'll share conversations I've had with entrepreneurs, artists, founders, and other action takers who emerged from the battlefield with scars produced from lessons learned.
These strivers share with specificity the hurdles they've overcome, the systems they've used to protect their confidence, reinforce their resilience, and scale their achievements. You'll hear real life examples, including the challenges of building a team from five people to 800, the insights gleaned from over 40,000 coaching calls with Fortune 500 executives and professional athletes, how to transform public perception through leveraging existing client loyalty among countless others. In these episodes, you'll hear concrete examples and leave with concise takeaways to improve your systems with outsized results.
Scales of success is all signal without the noise. I offer these conversations to serve as one of the levers in scaling your own success. If any of this speaks to you, you're joining the right tribe.
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Episodes
65 episodes
#62 - Leadership Lessons From the Military and High Finance with John Pierson
Where pressure, leadership, and character collide. In today’s episode, Marcus Arredondo talks with John Pierson about operating at the highest levels when mistakes are costly and standards are unforgiving. From elite finance to mission-critical...
#61 - When Achievement Forces You to Rebuild Everything with Precious L. Williams
In this episode of Scales Of Success Podcast, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Precious L. Williams for a raw, grounded conversation about ambition, resilience, and what success really asks of you. This is not a highlight reel or a ...
#60 - After the Win: Purpose, Identity, and Burnout with Justin Wills
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 a deep focus on community, technology, and art, and a driving force behind the revival ...
#59 - The Human Truth Behind America’s Migration Machine with Jason De León
Stories that cut through borders, fear, and silence. In this episode, Marcus sits down with Jason De León to explore the human realities behind migration, smuggling, and survival. Through raw honesty and years of fieldwork, Jason brings forward...
#58 - How Your Brain Shapes Who You Become with Dr. Sarah McKay
In today’s episode of Scales Of Success Podcast, host Marcus Arredondo connects with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay to reveal the real science behind identity, agency, and how the brain changes across life stages. You’ll learn why “bab...
#57 - Could Geoengineering Delay Climate Change? With Daniele Visioni
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 surprising science shaping the planet’s temperature and the cutting-edge climate tools most people ha...
#56 - The Alchemy of Aging Backward with Dr. Jason Antoun
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 truth bombs on how the way you eat, sleep, and stress is either building longevity or burning i...
#55 - How Navy SEALs Master Uncertainty and Potential with Rich Diviney
In today’s gripping episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo dialogues with Rich Diviney, a founder, retired Navy SEAL officer, author, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator, to uncover how elite performers stay calm whe...
#54 - Convent to Competition: 72-Year-Old Powerlifting Nun with Sister Pat Farrell
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 power, proving it’s never too late to redefine what strength means. From corporate life to con...
#53 - The Science of You: Rewriting the Rules of Longevity with Richard Sprague
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 curiosity are rewriting the rules of longevity. From microbiome tracking to AI eye scans, Richard...
#52 - The Art of Failing Better: Wisdom, Ego, and Growth with Sean Waters
In this electrifying episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Sean Waters, a musician, performer, writer, philosopher, and father, to talk about ego, purpose, and what it really means to live a well-examined life....
#51 - What If Your Face Wasn’t Yours Anymore? With Terry Healey
What happens when everything you thought defined you is stripped away? In this gripping conversation, Marcus interviews Terry Healey to reveal how tragedy can ignite purpose, power, and resilience. This isn’t about survival, it’s about the fire...
#50 - The Path to True Health Freedom with Dr. Maureen Gibbons
Turning food, strength, and time into freedom. In today's episode, host Marcus Arredondo sits down with Dr. Moe to uncover fresh perspectives on healthspan, nutrition, and the hidden forces that shape energy, mindset, and longevity. From food n...
#49 - From Prisons to Boardrooms: The Power of Transcendental Meditation with Bob Roth
In this week’s heartfelt episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo welcomes Bob Roth to reveal how Transcendental Meditation (TM) is transforming lives, from prison yards to Fortune 100 boardrooms. Bob shares moving stories a...
#48 - Behind the Lens of Waves and Stars with Bo Bridges
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 advertising and fine art photographer, about chasing storms, capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments,...
#47 - Cystic Fibrosis, Quarterback Dreams, Unstoppable Strength with Mike Pawlawski
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 resilience is the foundation of success. From mastering identity to building confidence through ...
#46 - The Art of Surviving Loss with Jeffrey D. Boldt
In today’s heartfelt episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Jeffrey Boldt to talk about resilience, creativity, and the lessons grief can teach us. Through stories of love and loss, Jeffrey reveals how humor, me...
#45 - The Parenting Secrets We Forgot to Use with Michaeleen Doucleff
Are today’s parenting habits making kids less resilient? In this week’s episode, Marcus welcomes Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR correspondent and bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent, to share lessons from cultures around the world on ...
#44 - What We Get Wrong About Climate Change with Toby Ault
Shaping tomorrow through wisdom, science, and hope. In today’s episode, Marcus Arredondo connects with Cornell professor Toby Ault to discuss what most people get wrong about climate change, how to approach skeptics with curiosity, and why alig...
#43 - The Real Rules of Entrepreneurship with David Makharadze
In this candid episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo chats with serial entrepreneur David Makharadze to share hard-earned lessons from a career spanning scrappy startups to major exits. From recognizing opportunities others miss t...
#42 - Music’s Beauty and Burden with Christopher Guzman
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 about passion, pressure, and purpose. From childhood wonder to world stages, Chris shares the hi...
#41 - Healing What We Can’t See with Ali Amirhooshmand
Where silence blooms, transformation begins. In this episode, Marcus welcomes Ali Amirhooshmand to explore how one psilocybin study sparked lasting change, from quieting anxious thoughts to shifting national conversations. This is a story of in...
#40 - Leading with Heart, Building with Grit with Manny Alvarez
In today’s heartfelt episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Manny Alvarez, who shares lessons from his time in government, his leadership at Affirm, and the emotional truths he uncovered through writ...
#39 - What Makes It Worth It with Ty Lifeset
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 why chasing what energizes you might be the smartest move of all. It’s a conversation about c...
#38 - The Hidden Heartbreak Behind Homelessness with Alan Graham
In today’s moving episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo speaks with Alan Graham, founder of Community First! Village. Alan shares how his faith, real estate background, and personal hardships led him to build a 51-acre co...