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Healthy Rhythms Podcast
by Mark Dunwoody and Winfield Bevins
We are living in challenging and uncertain times where leaders need support and encouragement to help them learn to navigate a chaotic world. The Healthy Rythums Podcast is designed to help leaders thrive by promoting healthy rhythms that connect spiritual and missional practices. Hosted by two friends, An Irishman and an American. Together, Mark Dunwoody and Winfield Bevins have more than four decades of experience training and coaching leaders from around the world. The Healthy Rythums Podcast is about sharing stories of hope and resilience.
Episodes
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Between Land and Sea: The Sacred Rhythms of Lindisfarne
Between Land and Sea: The Sacred Rhythms of Lindisfarne What can a tidal island and a group of ancient Celtic monks teach us about leading through uncertainty today? In this episode, based on Chapter Seven of The Imaginal Coach, I travel to Lindisfarne, a place shaped by the daily rhythm of land...
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Soul Work: The Hidden Engine of Coaching and Leadership
What if the most important work you do for your leadership is not another strategy, meeting or task, but the work of tending your own soul? In this episode, based on Chapter Six of The Imaginal Coach, I explore why formation must come before mission. When leaders neglect their inner lives…
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The Three Disciplines of Healthy Rhythms Coaching
What helps a coaching conversation remain spiritually attentive, thoughtfully grounded and genuinely relevant to the person in front of us? In this episode, based on Chapter Five of The Imaginal Coach, I explore the three disciplines at the heart of Healthy Rhythms Coaching: Spiritual direction:...
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Leaders on Empty: When the Inner Life Begins to Fray
What happens when I have nothing left to give? In this fourth episode exploring The Imaginal Coach, I speak honestly about the hidden exhaustion carried by many capable and committed leaders. Burnout does not always arrive as a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it is a slow leak of energy, curiosity…
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The Art of Imaginal Coaching: Presence, Silence and Story
What creates the conditions for genuine transformation? In this third episode exploring The Imaginal Coach, Mark briefly revisits the first two chapters before turning to the art of imaginal coaching. Chapter One introduced the threshold of change: the moment when the familiar no longer fits, but...
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A Mirror, Not a Map: What Great Coaching Really Does
What does a coach actually do? In this episode of the Healthy Rhythms Podcast, Mark Dunwoody explores Chapter Two of his book, The Imaginal Coach, and considers what coaching is, what it is not, and why it can be so transformative. Mark shares the story of Albert, a youth-centre caretaker who saw...
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Crossing The Threshold
Crossing the Threshold: When Staying the Same Costs Too Much Every meaningful change begins with a moment of hesitation. We find ourselves standing between the life we know and the life that is calling us. The familiar may no longer fit, but stepping into something new still feels uncertain. In...
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Human Beings Change Through Conversations
In this episode, I explore one of the central ideas behind my new book, The Imaginal Coach: Human beings change through conversations. We live in a world overflowing with information, opinions, podcasts, books, videos, and now artificial intelligence. Yet despite having more information than any...
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Why I Wrote The Imaginal Coach: Transformation, Hope, and the Power of Conversation
Podcast Episode: Why I Wrote The Imaginal Coach In this episode, I share the story behind my new book, The Imaginal Coach, which will be released on June 15th, 2026. The journey to this book has been an unexpected one. As a teenager growing up in Northern Ireland, leaving school without...
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When AI Meets Coaching: Hope, Loneliness, and the Future of Human Growth
In this episode of the Healthy Rhythms Podcast, Mark sits down with his friend and colleague Doug to explore one of the most important conversations happening right now: the intersection of AI and coaching. Together, they unpack how AI is already reshaping the coaching world — from supporting...
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Trading Hope: A Conversation with Danny “DannyTrades” Meraz Ep:61
n this episode of Healthy Rhythms, I sit down with Danny “DannyTrades” Meraz — a trader, mentor, and creator who’s built a meaningful online presence by showing up with both discipline and vulnerability.Danny has inspired thousands through his honest approach to trading and life. In our...
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The Imaginal Within
When a caterpillar dissolves inside its cocoon, it doesn’t simply grow wings — it completely transforms. Hidden within that chaos, imaginal cells awaken, carrying the blueprint of the butterfly already within. In this episode, Dr. Mark Dunwoody explores how this natural mystery mirrors the human...
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Life as an Adventure: Walking the Hero’s Path
In this episode of Healthy Rhythms, Mark Dunwoody explores the timeless idea of the Hero’s Journey — the ancient story of adventure, trial, and transformation that continues to shape how we see our lives today. Drawing from Greek mythology, Joseph Campbell, and modern examples from coaching and...
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Leading Where the Light Doesn’t Shine
“Some of the most powerful leadership shows up quietly—side by side.” – Mark Dunwoody. In today’s episode, Mark explores one of the most powerful leadership shifts we can make: from sage on the stage to guide on the side. Drawing from his personal experiences—and the story of a pastor in Toronto...
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The Freedom Beyond Praise and Criticism
What happens when we stop living for applause or hiding from criticism? In this episode, Mark Dunwoody reflects on five years of writing weekly emails, the hidden power of consistently showing up, and why learning to ignore both praise and criticism can become a superpower for building…
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Unshakable Hope/ Living Fully with Dementia.
In today’s episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Allison and Julie, both members of Dementia NI, along with Karen Kerr, the Head of Engagement at Dementia NI. This episode is part of a global initiative created by Podcasthon, which seeks to shine a light on and highlight the work of...
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Unlocking Young Minds: Storytelling & Critical Thinking with Dr. Kitty O'Reilly
Exploring Early Critical Thinking with Dr. Catherine "Kitty" O'Reilly Guest: Dr. Catherine "Kitty" O'Reilly (@kittyoreilly71) Contact:[email protected] In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of early critical thinking development in young children with Dr. Catherine "Kitty" O'Reilly....
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Living In Monkful Bliss
Podcast Show Notes: Bridging Corporate Success and Spiritual Wisdom with ModMonk Aanshul In this episode, I sit down withAanshul Bafna, fondly known asModMonk Aanshul—aBusiness Psychologist, Spiritual Coach, Healer, Hypnotherapist, and Mystic. With over 17 years of experience, Aanshul has walked...
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Angels in Our Midst: Jess's Insights on Spiritual Guidance and Healing
In this episode, Jess takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of angels, blending Irish folklore with contemporary spirituality. Jess’s passion for the mystical world shines through as she shares unique insights on how angels communicate and their relevance today. Angels in Irish...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Art of Sharpening Your Life
There’s an old fable about two loggers working side by side, cutting trees for the same hours each day. During lunch, one would disappear for a while, return, and continue working together. The other logger couldn’t figure out why the one who took the break always cut down more trees, even though...
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Why Curiosity Opens Doors to Endless Opportunities
Curiosity has been the driving force behind many of the meaningful connections I’ve made. It’s the spark that leads to new ideas and new possibilities. Whether through my travels or simply by being present with others, curiosity allows me to show up with no agenda other than to listen and help....
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Finding Balance in Times of Fear Mark Dunwoody
This morning, I sat down with a cup of tea in front of the TV and watched an interview with a circus high-rope walker. It struck me how much his journey mirrors ours as leaders. Let me share a short excerpt with you: Interviewer: Do you ever get scared up there? High Rope Walker: Yes, especially...
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The Campfire, The Cave, & The Watering Hole
I want to share with you some powerful insights from David Thornburg, a leading figure in educational technology. In his book From the Campfire to the Holodeck: Creating Engaging and Powerful 21st Century Learning Environments. Thornburg identifies three archetypal learning spaces that are vital...
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Pain Is Good
Growing up in Northern Ireland, I experienced a lot of tragic events. One particular occasion was In November 1987. Gordon Wilson and his twenty-year-old daughter Marie were attending a Remembrance Day service in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, when a bomb exploded. The pair were buried under six...
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Drawing Outside The Lines
There is always a constant in the people I coach that someone had stolen their creative dreams when they were young. I’m still shocked by how many people genuinely believe they are not creative and live their lives conforming to other people’s rules. How many books were not written, paintings not...
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The Future Of Work
Work has constantly evolved alongside societal attitudes, technology, and economic realities. Just as household servants vanished with the advent of new opportunities and tools, today’s careers are being reshaped by automation, remote work, and AI. But this isn’t a crisis — it’s an opportunity.…
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Disrupting The Lives of Those Affected By Incarceration
One in four people from the African American community has someone in their family incarcerated. In this episode, Dr Kimberly Bunting outlines why the following quote from Dr Martin Luther King 'He who starts from behind in the great race of life must forever remain behind or run faster than the...
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The Power of Leaving A Positive Legacy
Harold Ucoby Johnson, an investor, farmer and creative shares about the importance of leaving a positive legacy as we traverse our life journey. Growing up in Chicago Ucoby takes us on a journey of where hope came from in his childhood, and how that hope shapes the type of person he strives to be.
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Zack Ingles - Bears, Guitars and Justice
Zack Ingles shares his heart for justice and why when he is faced with the option to smile or cry, he chooses to smile. You can check out Zacks music and web design work at zackingles.ca
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The Power of A Positive Mindset
Tony Simpsons offers an inspiring story of going from sleeping in his car to being a successful stock market trader and quest to end generational poverty by sharing tools through the Cheat Code Academy. Tony's journey is one of realistic hope, persistence, continual learning and a positive…
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Building Personal Resilience - A Ukrainian Perspective
We talk to Iryna Kurkina, who lives in Ukraine, in this episode. Iryna shares a beautiful perspective on where resilience springs forth in her life and how she embraces a posture of hope in amongst the daily uncertainty of living in a war-torn country. Iryna's positive message will inspire you...
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Finding Hope Through Adversity
Why are so many Church workers, charity workers, entrepreneurs and others burning out in today's world? What is missing? How can we lead from a posture of grace rather than greatness? We discuss these questions and more on today's episode with our good friend Geoff Whiteman. Geoff Researcher &...
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Without Our Why We Have Nothing
In this episode Keo Pich, Community Manager at Cheat Code Academy. The community started eighteen months ago with a few people and now has 18,000 members with a common goal of ending generational poverty and providing tools to help people have a healthy relationship with money. Keo shares how his...
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We Have Big News!
We have made a shift! Listen as we explain how the new name of the Healthy Rhythms institute better reflects who we are, what we do and why we care. We also unpack the back story of our journey and how we have continually listened, reflected and pivoted to help leaders thrive through spiritual...
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Maybe We Need A Different Tool?
We chat with So-Young about how to find clarity while solve issues and the power of putting ourselves in different spaces to open up our natural ability to bring new things to the world. So-Young is a global thought leader and serial entrepreneur who is constantly looking at new ways of solving…
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A Peace Of My Mind
In this episode, we chat with John Noltner, who is on a mission to explore the common humanity that connects us. A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project created by award-winning photographer John Noltner that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue...
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Disrupting Our Hamster Wheel Minds Through Centering Prayer
Soon enough, none of us will remember life before the internet. Our online technologies will have become a kind of foundational myth. Something essential will be missing from our lives, something our ancestors took entirely for granted—an ability to be absent. We chat with Dr Brian Russell about...
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Rediscovering The Lost Art Of Creativity
We live in a world that is marked by disruptive change, that will require innovators and artists to remake the future. More than ever before leaders need to rediscover the lost art of creativity. In this episode, we chat about how to cultivate a culture of missional creativity.
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What Is MFC Coaching?
In this episode, we dive into what is coaching, and maybe more importantly, what is not coaching. We explore the benefits of coming alongside people to help them realise their dreams, hopes and vision can be such a powerful experience.
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Leading Change Through Simplifying, Innovating and Coaching
Dan Drew is a seasoned church planter who has led change in various countries. Dan shares his wisdom on what it means to lead from a future-focused posture and seeks to simplify and innovate structures through the medium of coaching.
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Why Is Our Digital Coaching Training So Effective For So Many Leaders?
We are in one of the most exciting ages in our history for those who want to help others in their lives and make our world a better place. Yet, leaders are burnt out. Even though we know for sure leaders who are coached thrive, unfortunately, coaching training has been out of reach for most…
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Kentucky Coffee, Creativity and C.S. Lewis
This week on the podcast, we’re talking with Randy Hardman, owner of Drinkling Coffee and Mugs in Wilmore, Kentucky, USA. Randy reflects on the intersection of faith, social mission and business, how Drinklings got started and how Winfield became their resident artist. At the heart of Randy’s...
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Thinking Resting And Reconnecting
Today's podcast is about how to make space to think deeply, rest fully and reconnect with loved ones in a post-COVID world. Daniel Sih is an Australian church planter, productivity consultant, and author of Spacemaker (a book about positively re-shaping our digital habits). This interview talks...
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Are You Leading Or Being Led!?
Drew Hyun is a Church Planter and Pastor of Hope Church Midtown and the Founding Pastor of Hope Church NYC, a family of diverse churches in NYC. He has spent the last 15 years living and pastoring in New York. He loves cities, ESPN, and naps and finds it a restful Sabbath when all three come...
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Rhonda Massad - Music, Faith and Cinnamon Toast
It is with dedication, heart and boundless energy that master connector Rhonda Massad can be seen all over the West Island, Montreal, Canada – camera in tow – covering local events, highlighting the people, businesses and charities within our communities. Feisty and clever, simultaneously a...
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The 'Why' Behind Healthy Rhythms for leaders.
In this week's episode, we discuss key insights from our new book Healthy Rhythms for Leaders: Cultivating Soul Care in Uncertain Times with our good friend Brian Russell from The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast. You can follow Brian here for more great content: Twitter…
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Why Did We Write A Book To Help Leaders Thrive?
In this podcast, Exponential COO Jason Stewart interview us about the key issues in our new book, Healthy Rhythms for Leaders. We talk about how Healthy Rhythms for Leaders: Cultivating Soul Care in Uncertain Times is primarily to help leaders care for their souls in today’s chaotic and uncertain...
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Lessons on Navigating Change Through Hopeful Leadership
Pastor Brandon Beals from Venture Church, Mill Creek, Washington State, USA, shares his perspective on hopeful leadership. Brandon also reveals his biggest challenge of 2020 was not leading one of the fastest-growing churches in America in Feb 2020 -to one of the fastest declining in March 2020…
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Tim Lomax - A Realistic Hope
Today's storyteller is Tim Lomax from London, U.K. Tim reflects on how the past year has have impacted his life, his childhood while growing up in northern England, and his perspective on leaning into a 'realistic hope'.
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Gemma Williams - Journeying From Hopelessness to Hopefulness
Gemma Williams is a church and community worker in Luton, UK. Gemma reflects on her work with victims and perpetrators of knife crime and how her faith gives her a basis for hope.
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We are living in challenging and uncertain times where leaders need support and encouragement to help them learn to navigate a chaotic world. The Healthy Rythums Podcast is designed to help leaders thrive by promoting healthy rhythms that connect spiritual and missional practices. Hosted by two friends, An Irishman and an American. Together, Mark Dunwoody and Winfield Bevins have more than four decades of experience training and coaching leaders from around the world. The Healthy Rythums Podcast is about sharing stories of hope and resilience.
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