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On The Brink Podcast
by John A. Brink
“ON THE BRINK” is a top 1% global podcast hosted by John A. Brink - a self-made entrepreneur, best-selling author, ADHD advocate, and North America’s oldest competitive bodybuilder. With curiosity and candor, John sits down with experts, changemakers, and trailblazers from every walk of life to uncover the stories behind their success, struggles, and defining moments.
Episodes
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Episode #606: Catherine Duncan
Catherine Duncan is an integrative spiritual consultant and first-time author. Her new book Everyday Awakening was released in July 2023. After two near death experiences, Catherine left a lucrative corporate job with Time Magazine to study theology and become a chaplain at a Level 1 trauma...
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Episode #605: David Lengyel
David Lengyel has spent more than four decades studying one of the most important—and often misunderstood—questions in business: Why do some teams thrive while others struggle, even when they have talented people, strong intentions, and plenty of resources? As the founder of Venture Up, David has...
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Episode #604: Jay Bourgana
Jay Bourgana is an entrepreneur, investor, and father who built a real estate services platform to roughly $350M in revenue before selling control to a strategic buyer Today, he leads Acquisition Collective and Kids Business School, where children ages 8 to 14 build and operate real businesses.…
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Episode #603: Dr. Steve McGough
Dr. Steve McGough is the cofounder of Women and Couples Wellness, inventor of the hi® massage system, and holder of six US and international patents. For over sixteen years he's worked with several thousand women and couples on nervous system regulation, pelvic floor health, intimacy and…
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Episode #602: Scott Bloom
Scott Bloom is a comedian, keynote speaker, podcaster, and author who has spent three decades as the go-to name for business humor, hosting and keynoting hundreds of events for some of the world's biggest companies, who keep bringing him back. He's the author of the self-help satire The Atomic...
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Episode #601: World In Crisis
In this solo episode, John Brink dives into the challenges facing the forest industry and explore the broader economic and social issues impacting communities across Canada and around the world. From mill closures and market uncertainty to global economic pressures and shifting policies, this...
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Episode #600: David Gottfried
David Gottfried is the founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council, now spanning 85 countries. He's a Stanford-trained engineer, four-time author, and has spent four decades building the systems and institutions behind the global green building movement. His…
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Episode #599: Dr. Nneka Oluoha
Dr. Nneka Oluoha is a Nigerian American physician, novelist, and speaker whose work explores the intersection of mental health, culture, family, immigration, faith, and resilience. Drawing from her experience in medicine and her passion for storytelling, she helps audiences better understand the...
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Episode #598: Ellie Capstick
Ellie is an educator, podcast host and founder of Ellie AuDHD. Through honest conversations, lived experience and practical education, Ellie helps neurodivergent people better understand themselves and feel less alone. She is the host of the AuDHD and Then Some podcast, where she explores ADHD,...
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Episode #597: BC Forest Industry In Crisis - Duties and Tariffs
The BC forest industry continues to face significant challenges, from changing markets and mill closures to trade disputes, duties and tariffs affecting Canadian forest products.In this episode of On The Brink, we take a closer look at the current state of British Columbia’s forest industry and...
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Episode #596: Matthew Meredith
Matt Meredith (CFP) is the founder of Meridian Legal Advisors, a next-generation law firm focused on estate planning, tax strategy, and asset protection. With over 15 years of experience, Matt blends legal insight, tax expertise, and investment strategy to create plans that go far beyond...
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Episode #595: Jack Davis
Jack Davis has spent more than 40 years in the financial services industry doing something most advisors never do — telling seniors the truth about their life insurance policies. Jack D. Davis is a life settlement and viatical settlement specialist, the founder of Eagles Soar Enterprises LLC, and...
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Episode #594: Sophie Ash
Sophie Ash is the author of Be The Person, a memoir about burnout, ambition, and feeling disconnected from success. An intuitive entrepreneur and speaker, her work explores what happens when outward achievement no longer feels aligned internally. After rebuilding her life around freedom,...
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Episode #593: Charles Still
Charles “Chuck” Still is a retired Tustin Police Department detective and the creator of "My Family ID", an app for storing digital fingerprints and 3D face scans. My Family ID is the only ID App for Children & Seniors with in-app Fingerprinting & Face Scanning. When the unthinkable can happen in...
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Episode #592: Joshua Griffin
Joshua left school with practically nothing, spent years working dead end jobs, and built his first business while working sixteen hour days just to keep the lights on. What followed was a decade of building businesses, winning national awards, and leading marketing across multi-million pound...
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Episode #591: Dan McLaren
Dan McLaren is a Prince George entrepreneur, financial advisor, community leader, philanthropist, and longtime advocate for Northern British Columbia whose career has been defined by business leadership, civic involvement, and a commitment to giving back to the community he has called home for...
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Episode #590: Guy Morris
Guy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 25, including acceptance to Harvard MBA and a scholarship from University of Arizona. Recognized for his...
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Episode #589: Antoinette Berrafato
Antoinette Berrafato is a U.S. Army veteran and former Air Assault medic with 11 years of service. After a traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and PTSD left her relying on a walker, service dog, and full-time caregiver, she rebuilt her life as a sponsored adventure athlete. Antoinette now…
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Episode #588: Colleen Joyce
Colleen Joyce is the CEO of Lawyer.com, the leading online legal marketplace connecting consumers with trusted attorneys across every practice area and location. With nearly two decades of experience in digital media and domain development—from building Popstar.com and interviewing A-list...
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Episode #587: Dr. Noushin Hart
Dr. Noushin Izadifar Hart is a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist whose work bridges conventional medicine with trauma-informed, holistic, and preventive approaches to health and well-being. She began her medical education in Iran, graduating in 1986, and practiced as a general practitioner...
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Episode #586: Dr. Mary Sanders
Dr. Mary Sanders is a transformational healer, chiropractor, medical intuitive, speaker, and podcast host dedicated to helping individuals align their mind, body, and spirit in pursuit of deeper healing and authentic self-embodiment. Through her integrative approach that combines energy medicine,...
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Episode #585: Peter Boolkah
Peter Boolkah is a globally recognized business coach, bestselling author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping entrepreneurs across five continents build successful, founder-independent companies. With more than 60,000 hours of experience working inside businesses, Peter has...
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Episode #584: Neal Tricarico
Neal Tricarico is a speaker and guide for post-traumatic growth who helps adults move beyond survival into courage, meaning, and a way forward after life changes forever. His work is rooted in losing his son Anthony to suicide and the honest journey that followed. Neal created The Endurant Way to...
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Episode #583: Matt Friedman
Matt Friedman founded Wing Zone in his fraternity house kitchen in 1992 with just a $500 investment. What started as a college experiment became a global brand — Wing Zone opened its first storefront steps from the University of Florida campus in 1993, and by 2000, Matt and his partner had…
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Episode #582: Edward Howard
Ed Howard is the founder of One Breath Leadership, a new human-centred leadership framework combining neuroscience, psychology, AI and three decades of Zen training. Before becoming a founder, Ed spent 20 years as a Regional Head of Compliance in global investment banking, where he saw firsthand...
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Episode #581: Ravi Parmar
The Honourable Ravi Parmar is British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, Deputy Government House Leader and the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Langford–Highlands. One of the youngest people ever appointed to the provincial cabinet, he is currently the youngest MLA serving in the British...
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Episode #580: Anna Rikka Aborro
Anna is the founder of TAP Virtual Solutions and TAP OBM. She has 18 years of experience in operations and project management, helping business owners organize the messy backend of their business. She works with founders, coaches, consultants, and service-based businesses that already have…
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Episode #579: Bill Korman
Bill Korman is a retired Navy Chief who served for 20 years. He is a leadership strategist and resilience expert who has spent his career helping people succeed in high-pressure environments. Drawing from decades of military leadership and experience advising organizations, Bill shares practical...
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Episode #578: Nic McLaughlin
Nic McLaughlin is an ADHD coach, executive function specialist, and Harvard certified leadership expert who helps ADHD adults become stronger leaders at home and in the workplace by building real, lasting consistency. After 20+ years supporting people struggling with consistency, Nic built a…
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Episode #577: BC Forestry - Crisis/Disaster
The announcement of the Northwood Pulp closure has sent shockwaves through British Columbia's forest sector and the communities that depend on it. In this solo episode, entrepreneur and forestry advocate John Brink shares his perspective on what led to this moment, the challenges facing the...
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Episode #576: Gloria Vanderhorst
Gloria Vanderhorst began her career as a psychologist working with preschool children, primarily boys who were often perceived by female teachers as problematic because of their exuberance and physical energy. Many of these boys were labeled as hyperactive or attention-deficient, leading Gloria…
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Episode #575: Josh Chernikoff
Josh Chernikoff is an entrepreneur, educator, and founder who has spent more than two decades building and leading businesses in the education space. After experiencing a serious heart health scare despite being active, healthy, and having none of the obvious warning signs, Josh became passionate...
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Episode #574: Nella Dwyer
Nella Dwyer is an Irish singer-songwriter, executive performance coach, internationally recognized ADHD expert, neurodiversity consultant and podcast host whose career spans elite performance, neuroscience, leadership and the global entertainment industry. Best known to millions as the featured...
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Episode #573: Pamela Maria De La Luz
Pamela Maria De La Luz is an entrepreneur, brand builder, and longtime tequila industry professional whose career spans more than two decades. After spending years learning every aspect of the tequila business, she embarked on an ambitious three-year journey to create AgaveLuz—an organic,...
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Episode #572: Nathan Graham
Nathan Graham is the author of *Why Won’t He Just Log Off?*, a speaker, coach, entrepreneur, AI consultant, and father. His work sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, family connection, leadership, and personal growth. Through his work with families, parents, partners,...
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Episode #571: Janylene Turcotte
Janylene Turcotte lives in Quebec's Laurentians, surrounded by forests and the quiet that inspires both her life and her work. In the fall of 2026, she will launch her first exclusive client retreat, **Richesses inconscientes**—a four-day immersive experience designed for just twenty…
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Episode #570: John Geyston
John Geyston has spent more than four decades transforming lives through the discipline of martial arts, coaching, and personal development. With over 42 years of experience as an instructor and mentor, he has dedicated his career to helping people of all ages build confidence, resilience, and…
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Episode #569: Hugo van den Biggelaar
Hugo van den Biggelaar is a Dutch entrepreneur, former Nike brand leader, and the founder of BITSing USA, a proven business growth methodology that has helped more than 1,000 organizations accelerate performance over the past three decades. Originally developed in Europe and now being introduced…
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Episode #568: Gaylen Wilson
Gaylen Wilson is a heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober former alcoholic, relationship author, erectile dysfunction advocate, Certified Thriving Relationship Coach, and founder of The Monument Method Institute with his wife Heather. Gaylen’s life has not been one comeback. It has been a…
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Episode #567: Elena Komarova
Elena Komarova is a strategic PR consultant and the founder of After Comma Agency, an NYC-headquartered firm at the intersection of AI, tech, and public relations. Her track record of rapid growth began at age 21, when she built a top-10 national PR agency in Russia—an achievement that later...
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Episode #566: AJ Bubb
AJ Bubb has spent the last 15 years helping organizations navigate one of the most difficult challenges in business: turning ambitious ideas into meaningful change. Throughout his career, he has operated at the intersection of technology, leadership, and transformation, working with organizations...
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Episode #565: Bryant Oberg
Bryant Oberg is the founder of Human Co-Pilot, an AI adoption and advisory company focused on helping business owners, professionals, and organizations navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence with clarity and confidence. His journey into AI began long before it became a...
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Episode #564: Dr. Ben Olmos
Dr. Ben Olmos brings a rare combination of real-world operating experience, academic rigor, and current hands-on startup building. He spent more than 30 years in the consumer packaged goods industry working with Fortune 500 companies and emerging brands, giving him deep insight into how large...
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Episode #563: Colin Corby
Colin Corby is the CEO and Founder of Technology Wellbeing Ltd, creator of The Digital Detox Coach, a TEDx speaker, digital wellbeing expert, technologist, and accomplished endurance athlete. Since founding The Digital Detox Coach in 2018, Colin has helped individuals and organizations around the...
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Episode # 562: Alan Lazaros
Alan Lazaros is the Founder and CEO of Next Level University, a global personal development company and Top 100 podcast dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential in health, wealth, and love. His journey into personal growth was shaped by profound life experiences. At just two...
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Episode #561: Eric Robinson
Recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), after 24 years as a special agent, Eric Robinson worked a range of crimes including white collar, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He served as a SWAT operator, a firearms instructor…
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Episode #560: Anil Gupta
Anil Gupta overcame suicide in 2008 and has since then formulated the Happiness Formula, The Happiness Test, the Relationship Score and the Relationship Ratio, spoken on Fox News, Harvard, Sky TV, Tedx, i Heart radio, written three international best sellers and founded The Happiness Score. He...
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Episode #559: Chris Bingham
Chris Bingham is a retired Federal Police K9 handler whose life was forever changed by his remarkable partnership with K9 Tambo, a highly trained working dog who spent years protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure in service to his country. What began as a professional…
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Episode #558: Dr. Danny Brassell
Danny Brassell is a globally recognized speaker, bestselling author, communication strategist, and storytelling expert who has spent decades helping leaders transform the way they connect, communicate, and inspire. Known by many as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.” for his high energy delivery and...
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Episode #557: Chip Scholz
Chip Scholz is an executive coach, author, and storyteller who writes about how people grow, change, and eventually let go. For nearly 30 years, he has worked with leaders and organizations navigating transition, uncertainty, and growth. Earlier in his career, he worked in sales, management, and...
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“ON THE BRINK” is a top 1% global podcast hosted by John A. Brink - a self-made entrepreneur, best-selling author, ADHD advocate, and North America’s oldest competitive bodybuilder. With curiosity and candor, John sits down with experts, changemakers, and trailblazers from every walk of life to uncover the stories behind their success, struggles, and defining moments.
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“ON THE BRINK” is a top 1% global podcast hosted by John A. Brink - a self-made entrepreneur, best-selling author, ADHD advocate, and North America’s oldest competitive bodybuilder. With curiosity and candor, John sits down with experts, changemakers, and trailblazers from every walk of life to...
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