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The NextBetter™ Podcast
by NextBetter™ Ventures
The NextBetter™ Podcast is a show for the entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners building businesses that enhance human flourishing: companies designed to help people live, work, and grow better, not just consume more or scale faster. Host Lucas Woody talks with the people doing that work — along with the vendors, partners, and supporters who help make it possible. Each conversation gets into the mechanics of building for flourishing across the three areas it takes to get right: the architecture of the venture (its structure, systems, strategy, and culture), the development of its people (leaders and operators who grow through real ownership and meaningful work), and the stewardship of its resources (aligning time, talent, treasure, and technology toward what matters most). The show goes past the highlight reel and into the real decisions, tradeoffs, and hard-won lessons of building a company that leaves people genuinely better off — what it cost, wha
Episodes
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068 -- AMA Show: What People Who Actually Love Their Work Understand
What People Who Actually Love Their Work Understand In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin Rinkel explore what separates people who truly love their work from those who simply get through it. Through stories of risk, authenticity, and curiosity, Coach Woody shares…
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067 -- Mom, Founder, Changemaker: Alejandra Malo on Designing Her Life
Alejandra Malo is an entrepreneur, mother, traveler, and nonprofit founder who shows us what it means to create a life that holds space for business, family, and impact. In this conversation, she shares how she built multiple ventures, stayed true to her values, and found joy in both work and…
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066 -- Next Better AMA Show - How to Stay Sharp When Everyone Needs You
As a business owner, leader, or parent — you’re carrying a lot. So how do you stay clear, grounded, and focused… without burning out? In this episode of the AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin Rinkel unpack the strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership habits that help you stay sharp when…
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065 -- The Difference Between a Nest Egg and a Retirement Income w/ Steve Selengut
In this powerful episode, Coach Woody sits down with financial coach and veteran investment manager Steve Selengut, who spent over 40 years helping clients build portfolios that generate income—not just paper gains. If you’ve ever been told that retirement is about selling off your nest egg bit…
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064 -- Next Better AMA Show - The Myth of Work/Life Balance Unveiled
Coach Woody goes solo in this AMA episode to tackle questions on work-life integration, fast trust-building, conflict resolution, and how to lead through tough moments with purpose and clarity. • This week’s show includes a reflection on why “balance” is outdated and how to pursue integration...
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063 -- How Leaders Can Show Up Without Being Therapists
In this powerful conversation, Coach Woody is joined by Jen Marr, founder of Showing Up and author of the new book Lifting Up, to discuss how leaders can navigate burnout, awkward conversations, and emotional overwhelm in the workplace—without crossing the line into therapy. After witnessing…
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062 -- AMA Show - Mindset Shifts for Motivation, Transitions & Purpose
In this reflective and energizing episode of the AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin Rinkel dive into powerful mindset tools for navigating life transitions, overcoming procrastination, and reconnecting with your deeper sense of purpose. With questions submitted anonymously and from the community,...
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061 -- Mikel Berger on Saying No, Leading Well, and Protecting What Matters
In this episode of The Next Better Podcast, Coach Woody sits down with Mikel Berger—entrepreneur, systems thinker, and co-founder of Little Engine Ventures—to dismantle one of the most celebrated myths in high performance: that being busy means being important. With a career that spans software...
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060-- AMA Show - Three Keys to World Class Culture...And More
In this episode of the AMA Show, Coach Woody and Coach Kristin take on one of the most requested—and misunderstood—topics in business: how to build culture that actually works inside a startup. Drawing from 15+ years of coaching and real-world examples from founder-led companies, Coach Woody…
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059--Why the Best Leaders Don’t Try to Be Heroes with Andrew Oxley
In this episode of The Next Better Podcast, Coach Woody sits down with Andrew Oxley—leadership expert, consultant, and founder of the Oxley Group to challenge one of the most pervasive myths in leadership: that the best leaders need to be heroes. Drawing from 40+ years of experience and the...
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058--AMA Show-Ask Coach Anything!
In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristen Rinkel answer real questions from high achievers navigating identity, discipline, and what it actually means to be "in shape"—physically, mentally, and purposefully. Together, they explore the messy tension between success and...
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057-- Healthy, Wealthy, Longevity with John Sabes
In this episode, entrepreneur and longevity finance expert John Sabes joins Coach Woody to explore the powerful intersection of money, mindset, and health—and why real wealth is about more than just your bank account. With over 35 years of experience in the financial industry and a passion for...
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056--AMA Show-Playing the Long Game of Health and Wealth
In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Kristin and Coach Woody dive into what it actually looks like to play the long game when it comes to your health, your wealth, and the choices you make every day to sustain both. Together, they explore what gets in the way of sustainable well-being in…
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055--Selling your Story with Michael Hauge
In this episode, legendary Hollywood story coach and author Michael Hauge joins Coach Woody to unpack what makes a story truly powerful—and how entrepreneurs can use emotional storytelling to build trust, drive sales, and create real connection. With over 40 years of experience helping...
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054 -- AMA Show - Writing Your Own Story
In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin explore one of the most powerful tools you already have—but probably aren’t using: Your story. Whether you’re stuck in someone else’s script, reliving the same painful chapter, or trying to make sense of a setback—this...
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053--The Pulse Cure with Dr. Torkil Færø: How to Master Stress and Recovery
In this episode, Dr. Torkil Færø—Norwegian physician, photographer, and bestselling author of The Pulse Cure—joins Coach Woody to reveal how your body’s signals can transform your stress, energy, and long-term health. With decades of experience across emergency medicine, general practice, and...
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052 -- AMA Show - How to Stress the Right Way
In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern life: Is stress destroying us—or are we just using it wrong? Together, they dive deep into the science, psychology, and personal habits that turn stress into fuel for growth....
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051 -- Leaving Millions Behind for What Matters Most
In this episode, Brandon Noll—former Wall Street high-flyer turned values-driven leader—joins Coach Woody to tell the raw and remarkable story of walking away from a multi-million dollar finance career in pursuit of faith, family, and fulfillment. From selling minor league baseball tickets door…
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050 -- AMA Show - When Materialism is a Good Thing (Material Well-being)
In this episode of the Next Better Show, Coach Woody and co-host Kristin dive into a topic that challenges how we think about money and happiness: materialism—but redefined as material well-being. Together, they unpack why money alone isn’t the answer, how our beliefs about wealth are often...
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048 -- AMA Show - Is AI Making Life Meaningless?
In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin explore one of today’s biggest existential questions: Is AI eroding our sense of purpose—or helping us find a deeper one? Together, they unpack how technology is reshaping our lives, careers, and relationship to fulfillment.…
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049 -- Money Buys Happiness with Lloyd Ross
In this episode, Lloyd Ross—2x bestselling author, wealth educator, and host of the Money Grows on Trees podcast—joins Coach Woody to challenge one of society’s most controversial ideas: money can’t buy happiness. Through personal stories and practical frameworks, Lloyd makes a compelling case…
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047 -- AMA Show - Don’t Pivot Blindly: Career Growth with Purpose
In this episode of the Next Better Show, Coach Lucas Woody unpacks what it really means to pivot in your career without burning everything to the ground. Whether you’re early in your career, feeling stuck mid-journey, or exploring a major shift later in life, this conversation is for you. Coach...
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046 -- No More Regrets: How High Achievers Win with Greg Dinkin
In this episode, Greg Dinkin—Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and World Series of Poker champion—returns to break down the real cost of inaction and how high achievers can avoid regret. Greg shares insights on why taking action is the only way to change beliefs, how…
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045 -- The Mindset Shift: How High Achievers Win with Greg Dinkin
In this episode, Greg Dinkin—Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and World Series of Poker champion—breaks down the real keys to high achievement. Greg shares how identity, mindset, and small consistent actions shape success, debunking the myth that belief alone is enough. He...
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044 -- Capacity Over Performance: Caleb Campbell’s Blueprint for Sustainable Success
In this powerful continuation, Caleb Campbell—former NFL linebacker, West Point graduate, and keynote speaker—reveals how high achievers can break free from the cycle of burnout and redefine success. Caleb shares why most leaders don’t have a performance issue, but a capacity issue, and how...
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043 -- Surviving Success: Caleb Campbell on the New Playbook for High Achievers
West Point graduate, former NFL linebacker, and keynote speaker Caleb Campbell joins the podcast to challenge the traditional definition of success. He shares his personal journey of reaching the NFL, realizing something was still missing, and learning how to achieve without burnout. Caleb...
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042 -- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Barbara Sennrich on Resilience, Purpose & Leading Change
In this episode of the Next Better Podcast, Barbara Sennrich shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to founding the Change Resilient Advantage Group. Barbara opens up about the challenges that led her to redefine success, discover her purpose, and build resilience through intentional...
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041 -- How to Define, Measure, and Live Your Best Life
In this powerful episode, Cory Chadwick explores the concept of "living your 10"—what it means to show up as the best version of yourself, how to measure progress simply and effectively, and why perfection isn't the goal. With insights into growth mindsets, sustainable habits, and the importance…
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040 -- The Power of Growth: Mental Fitness and Sustainable Change with Cory Chadwick
In this transformative episode, Cory Chadwick, founder of The Mental Gym, shares his insights on the keys to mental fitness, embracing discomfort, and creating sustainable growth. Discover why growth requires consistent effort, how external and internal structures support change, and the ripple...
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EI039 -- Mental Fitness: Building a Better You with Cory Chadwick & The Mental Gym
In this inspiring episode, Cory Chadwick, founder of The Mental Gym, shares his powerful journey of personal growth and the transformative work he's doing to help others unlock their potential. Learn how micro-adjustments in mindset and behavior can lead to profound change, why mental fitness is...
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HP038 -- Leadership, Resilience, and Growth: Kevin Lingg on Building Systems for Success
In this episode of the Next Better Podcast, Kevin Lingg shares his remarkable journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of systems, accountability, and intentional growth. Kevin dives into his experience running multi-million-dollar businesses, creating...
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EI037 -- Recharging vs. Resting: Mandolen Mull on Well-being, Creativity, and Balance
In this insightful episode, Dr. Mandolen Mull explores the difference between simply resting and truly recharging, the power of creativity in thriving workplaces, and how high achievers can redefine success. Learn how to identify burnout, embrace meaningful work, and reflect on your daily wins to...
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EI036 -- The Epidemic of Loneliness: Mandolen Mull on Work, Wellness, and Coping Strategies
In this follow-up episode, Dr. Mandolen Mull dives deeper into the challenges of occupational wellness, the rising epidemic of loneliness, and the critical need for vulnerability in the workplace. Learn how maladaptive coping strategies, like workaholism, impact your mental and physical health…
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EI035 -- Leading Through Chaos: Emotional Intelligence & Workplace Well-being with Mandolen Mull
In this powerful episode, Dr. Mandolen Mull, founder of Momentum Consulting, unpacks the critical role of emotional intelligence and workplace well-being in leadership. From dealing with burnout to building meaningful connections, Mandolen shares tangible tools and strategies to navigate chaos…
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EI034 -- Mastering Emotional Resilience: Amy Woodall on Conscious Living and Leadership
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, Amy Woodall takes us deeper into the art of emotional resilience and conscious leadership. She shares transformative insights about building awareness, regulating emotions, and fostering authentic relationships. Whether it’s understanding ego dynamics…
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EI033 -- Transforming Leadership and Emotional Awareness: Amy Woodall on Conscious Habits
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, Amy Woodall joins us to explore the intersection of leadership, emotional awareness, and personal growth. Amy shares her journey of building Conscious Habit, a company and movement focused on helping individuals and organizations enhance their…
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HP032 -- Discipline, Structure, and Purpose: Eric Halverson on High Performance and Fulfillment
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, Eric Halverson joins us to share his inspiring journey from a demanding work schedule to building a life centered around discipline, structure, and purpose. Drawing from his wrestling background and business expertise, Eric discusses the importance of...
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EI031 -- Redefining Success and Emotional Well-Being with Jason Komosa
In this inspiring episode of the Next Better podcast, Jason Komosa returns to dive deeper into redefining success, emotional well-being, and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling life. We discuss how to move beyond traditional metrics of achievement like money and work, to find true success...
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EI030 -- Breaking Free from Stress: Jason Komosa on Emotional Well-Being and Mindful Living
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, we sit down with Jason Komosa, a coach dedicated to helping men detach their self-worth from work and money, and create flourishing lives. Jason shares how to manage stress, embrace emotional well-being, and build intentional habits that lead to a more...
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EI029 -- Building Sustainable Fitness Habits with Frank Wintrich: Real Life, Real Strength
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, we reconnect with Frank Wintrich, a seasoned high-performance coach, to discuss practical approaches to fitness and wellness that fit into everyday life. Frank shares valuable tips on gamifying movement, structuring workouts for longevity, and making...
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EI028 -- Discipline, Intentional Training & Pain-Free Living with Frank Wintrich
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, we sit down with Frank Wintrich, a seasoned expert in high-performance training and coaching. Frank shares insights from his 20+ years of experience, detailing his journey from collegiate sports to tactical performance, emphasizing the critical…
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EI027 -- Frank Wintrich on High-Performance Coaching, Discipline, and Building Resilience
In this episode of the Next Better podcast, we sit down with Frank Wintrich, a seasoned expert in high-performance training and coaching. Frank dives deep into his 20+ years of experience, discussing the transition from collegiate sports to tactical performance, the importance of mindset, and how...
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HP026 -- Mastering Discipline and Purpose: Alec Wons on Mental Health, Success, and High Performance
In this episode, we sit down with Alec Wons, author, former Division 1 athlete, and mental health advocate. Alec shares his journey from competitive soccer to becoming a business leader and mentor. We discuss his transformative insights on purpose, discipline, and mental health, as well as the...
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EI025 -- Simple Habits to Break Free from Burnout with Dr. Ellen Contente
Join Dr. Ellen Contente as she shares practical strategies for mastering emotional wellness, managing stress, and breaking free from burnout. In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of simple, sustainable habits like taking breaks, intentional journaling, and aligning your actions with...
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EI024 -- Breaking the Cycle of Burnout: How to Manage Stress and Reclaim Joy with Dr. Ellen Contente
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Ellen Contente shares her expertise on how to manage stress, avoid burnout, and create a life of joy, purpose, and balance. Discover practical tips for managing your energy, aligning your life with your values, and building sustainable habits. Whether you're...
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EI023 -- How to Build Sustainable Self-Care Practices for a Balanced Life with Dr. Ellen Contente
In this episode, Dr. Ellen Contente shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a fulfilling life of spiritual and emotional wellness. 🚀 Learn how to recognize early signs of stress, manage overwhelm, and create sustainable self-care habits that align with your values. Whether you're…
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EI022 -- Dr. Ankur Kalra: The Soulful Cardiologist - Where Spirituality Meets Medicine
Join Coach Lucas Woody for a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Ankur Kalra, a leading interventional cardiologist who approaches patient care with a unique blend of science and spirituality.Dr. Kalra shares his personal journey, explaining how his understanding of near-death experiences and...
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EI021 -- Dr. Ankur Kalra: Epigenetics, Prevention, and Finding Your "Why"
Ready to level up your heart health? Coach Lucas Woody sits down with Dr. Ankur Kalra, a leading interventional cardiologist, for a game-changing conversation about heart health, epigenetics, and the power of finding your "why" for healthy living. Get ready for some powerful insights, including:...
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EI020 - Ankur Kalra: From Interventional Cardiologist to Fitness Advocate - Finding Your "Why" for Exercise
In this episode of NextBetter Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Ankur Kalra, a high-achieving interventional cardiologist who isn't just saving lives but also inspiring others to prioritize their health. Dr. Kalra reveals his unique perspective on physical wellness, emphasizing the importance of…
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HP019 - Cody Newton: High Performer, Fear of Failure, & How He Crushes Goals
Cody Newton, a high-achieving entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast, joins the show for an inspiring conversation about what it takes to reach your full potential. Cody shares his experience with Kokoro, a grueling Navy SEAL-inspired program, and how it transformed his mindset and pushed his…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The NextBetter™ Podcast is a show for the entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners building businesses that enhance human flourishing: companies designed to help people live, work, and grow better, not just consume more or scale faster.
Host Lucas Woody talks with the people doing that work — along with the vendors, partners, and supporters who help make it possible. Each conversation gets into the mechanics of building for flourishing across the three areas it takes to get right: the architecture of the venture (its structure, systems, strategy, and culture), the development of its people (leaders and operators who grow through real ownership and meaningful work), and the stewardship of its resources (aligning time, talent, treasure, and technology toward what matters most).
The show goes past the highlight reel and into the real decisions, tradeoffs, and hard-won lessons of building a company that leaves people genuinely better off — what it cost, wha
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NextBetter™ Ventures
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