The Flourish Feed Podcast
A series of curiosity driven deep dives into the nature of flourishing through wealth.
Episodes
34 episodes
#33 - The Invisible System of Her
For decades, women have been asked to plan their lives—careers, families, health, and finances—without visibility into one of the most powerful systems shaping all of it: the ovary.In this groundbreaking conversation, Gillian sits down ...
#32 - The Science of Her
What if the science guiding our health - our training, nutrition, even longevity - was built on incomplete data? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with world-renowned muscle physiologist Dr. Stuart Phillips to unpack a t...
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#31 - The Economics of Ability
In this episode, Christine Brunsden shares her innovative approach to creating an integrated system she calls an Ability Ecosystem that connects policy, technology, finance, and socia...
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#30 - The Power of Knowing Your Numbers
In this episode, Gillian interviews Kristine Beese, founder and CEO of Untangle Money, explores how emotional clarity around money can unlock time, e...
#29 - The Ecosystem of Excellence
This conversation with David Clancy explores how elite sports systems can be redesigned to foster human flourishing, sustainability, and collective flow. We discuss signals of high-performance environments, trust, leadership, and the potential ...
#28 - The Architecture of Human Connection
Explore how intentional gatherings around food and shared experiences can restore human connection, with insights from Brady Lowe, a visionary hospitality entrepreneur. Discover the power of food as a technology for trust, the importance of rel...
#27 - The Biases Standing Between Us and Our Wealth
In this first episode of Season 3, Gillian Stovel Rivers and Preet Banerjee delve into the complexities of financial stress faced by Canadians, exploring the intersection of behavioral science, decis...
#26 - The Hope Episode: Wishes Are Medicine
In this conversation, Gillian Stovel Rivers speaks with Meaghan Stovel McKnight, CEO of Make-A-Wish® Canada, about the profound impact of wishes on children with critical illnesses and their families. They explore the science behind hope and re...
#25 - The Resilience Episode: It’s a Team Sport
This episode explores the true nature of grit and resilience, emphasizing their trainability and importance in team dynamics, leadership, and personal growth with
#24 - The Art of Money Episode
In this insightful interview, Gillian hosts Carl Richards, a world-renowned financial philosopher and sketch artist. They explore the emotional and narrative aspects of money, the power of visual storytell...
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#23 - The Venus Mars Money Episode
In this episode, Saijal Patel, a wealth coach and strategist with a background in journalism, joins us to explore how women can rewrite their relationship with money. Discover the mental shifts, practical tools, and community support that empow...
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#22 - The Mortality Episode: A Powerful Multiplier that Buys Back Your Life
In this conversation, Gillian Stovel Rivers and Greg Barnsdale explore the critical importance of mortality planning,...
#21 - The Attention Episode: Brain Capital You Can't Afford to Waste
In this conversation, Gillian and Dr. Jennifer Churchill explore the multifaceted impact of AI on leadership, productivity, and personal identity. They discuss the psychological challenges leaders face as they integrate AI into their work, the ...
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#20 - The Future Episode: Investing Ahead of the Curve
In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, host Gillian Stovel Rivers engages with Nick Griffin, founder a...
#19 - The Productivity Episode: Unlocking Growth While Increasing Connection
In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers interviews Kristin Parise, a pelvic health physiotherapist who has integrated AI into her business strategy. They discuss how AI can enhance human connection, reclaim time, and...
#18 - The Physics of Investing: Solve For The Right Things
In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, host Gillian Stovel Rivers engages with Marc-André Lewis, PhD, President and CIO of CI Global ...
#17 - The Coach Episode: You Choose Your Own Hard
In this powerful episode, coach and mentor Michael D’Angelo joins Gillian to explore what it truly takes to grow — not just in sport, but in life. Michael shares the mindsets that separate movement from momentum, talent from mastery, and intent...
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#16 - The Female Founders Episode
In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers speaks with Eleanor Beaton, Founder of SAFI Media, about how women founders can create business mod...
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#15 - The Intelligent Movement Episode: Aging Is Optional
In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, Dr. Edythe Heus discusses her revolutionary brain-body training system, Rev6, which aims to help individuals of ...
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#14 - The Travel Episode: Media Diets, Dopamine Detoxes & Leaps of Faith
What if adventure is a wellness practice? World explorer and best-selling author Robin Esrock reveals why fear is learned, joy is social, and meaning lives just beyond comfort. From m...
#13 - Sleep: The Highest Form of Active Recovery is Anything But Passive
#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement Sleep is not something we fall into at the end of the day. It’s something we design. In this episode of The Flourish Feed Podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers sits down with Aimee Griffiths, sleep and recovery exp...
#12 - Flow Will Always Follow Focus.
#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this rich and fascinating conversation, psychologist and FlowxLife founder Marianne Cottin, M.Sc., Ph.D., breaks down the neuroscience of flow and why it’s one of the most powerful states for human flouri...
#11 - The Algorithm Is Lying: Your 20s Are For Struggle, Not Comfort
#wealthmanagement #investing #wealthmanagement In this conversation, Paul W. Lermitte discusses the importance of financial diligence for young adults, emphasizing the need to save and invest wisely. He highlights the distinction between ...
#10 - Clients Don't Want Fast Advisors - They Want Deeper Ones
#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this episode, Gillian Stovel Rivers and Julie Littlechild delve into the critical role of trust in sustainable business growth, particularly in the wealth management sector. They explore the gaps between ...
