Feeling overwhelmed by health advice is almost a given at this point. One person says carbs are the problem. Another says fat. Another says you need ten supplements. Another says you’re doing everything wrong. In this conversation, Giuliano sits down with Andrew Panella to talk about what to do when the noise gets so loud that you stop trusting your own judgment.

Andrew is a health coach and the founder of Longevity Lifestyle, but his path into this work didn’t come from a traditional medical background. It came from years of chronic inflammation, multiple surgeries at a young age, and frustration with a healthcare system that was great at treating emergencies but struggled to address long-term issues. That experience pushed him to start studying the body, habits, behavior, and systems thinking on his own… and eventually to help others do the same.

This episode explores the difference between acute care and chronic health problems, and why modern medicine excels at one while often falling short with the other. Giuliano and Andrew talk candidly about incentives in healthcare, why most appointments feel rushed, and why so many people end up medicated without ever addressing the root causes of what’s going on.

From there, the conversation shifts into a more empowering framework. Instead of outsourcing all decision-making, Andrew explains how to think like a scientist when it comes to your own health. Creating working hypotheses. Running simple experiments. Tracking what actually changes how you feel. And staying open to updating your beliefs instead of defending them.

They also unpack why so many different diets and approaches “work,” why people get stuck jumping from solution to solution, and how to focus on high-leverage lifestyle changes that are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with how you actually live. Supplements, habits, exercise, stress, sleep… nothing is treated as dogma. Everything is treated as a test.

This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about health autonomy, critical thinking, and long-term change. Not quick fixes. Not fear-based advice. Just a clearer way to think about your body, your choices, and what sustainable health actually looks like.

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In this episode of How to Be a Person, Giuliano sits down with psychedelic coach and integration expert Julie Cyvonne for a grounded, nuanced conversation about mental health, neuroplasticity, and why insight alone doesn’t always lead to change.

Julie explains how psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD can increase neuroplasticity, making the brain more flexible and receptive to new patterns. But the real focus of this conversation isn’t on psychedelics as a shortcut or cure-all. It’s on why integration matters, and why so many people feel stuck despite years of therapy, self-help, or personal development work.

Together, they explore the difference between therapy and coaching, why some minds struggle to change even when they intellectually “get it,” and how low neuroplasticity can keep people locked into anxiety, depression, rumination, and habitual thought loops. Julie breaks down how microdosing works in practice, what a full psilocybin journey can feel like, and why psychedelics without integration are like steroids without the gym.

The conversation also digs into bigger questions around mental health labels, personal responsibility, and the limits of symptom-focused approaches. Giuliano and Julie discuss why diagnoses can be validating but also limiting, how language shapes identity, and why seeing mental health as a temporary state rather than a fixed condition can change how people relate to their own experience.

Julie shares her background as a former attorney, her training in neuroscience-informed coaching, and how her work blends nervous system regulation, mindset work, and practical integration tools. They also touch on the legal gray areas, common misconceptions about psychedelics, the difference between micro and macro dosing, and what responsible, intentional use actually looks like.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve done “all the right things” but still hasn’t seen lasting change. It’s an honest, thoughtful look at how the brain works, why change is often harder than it looks, and what it can take to make growth stick.

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Acceptance, forgiveness, and happiness sound simple, but most people spend years fighting them without realizing it. In this conversation, Adam Brownlie and Giuliano Grimaudo slow the whole thing down and look at what actually makes a meaningful, satisfying life… not in theory, but in practice.

Adam shares how his curiosity about happiness grew from a very grounded place, including growing up on a farm and later diving into human behavior, philosophy, and research. Together, they explore why happiness is often misunderstood, how our brains are wired to work against us at times, and why acceptance of reality is not passive or weak, but foundational to emotional freedom. Forgiveness comes up not as a moral obligation, but as a practical tool for releasing the weight we carry, often long after events we can’t change.

The conversation also touches on personal responsibility without shame, the role of brain chemistry and hormones in mood and motivation, and the difference between chasing happiness and building a life that supports it. Adam breaks down ideas from his work in a way that feels human and usable, blending research-backed insights with real-world reflection rather than prescriptions or rigid frameworks.

If you’re interested in personal growth, emotional resilience, and what happiness looks like when it’s rooted in acceptance instead of constant striving, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective. It’s less about fixing yourself and more about understanding yourself, letting go of what no longer serves you, and creating space for joy that actually lasts.

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Modern life promises more connection, more opportunity, and more freedom than ever before. Yet for many people, it feels louder, faster, and more draining than it should. In this conversation, Giuliano sits down with resilience coach Genevieve to unpack why so many thoughtful, motivated people feel overstimulated, disconnected, and quietly exhausted… even while doing all the “right” things.

They explore how technology, social media, and hustle culture shape the way we think, work, and relate to ourselves and others. From the mental toll of constant input to the subtle pressure to always be optimizing, this episode looks at how overstimulation erodes presence and why that loss of presence affects everything from relationships to career satisfaction.

Genevieve shares her perspective as a resilience coach who works with entrepreneurs navigating emotional highs and lows. She explains why long-term success is rarely about effort alone, and how understanding the mental and emotional game behind work can change how people experience ambition, failure, and growth. Together, they talk about resilience not as grit or pushing harder, but as awareness, regulation, and alignment in a world that constantly pulls attention outward.

The conversation also touches on food, rituals, nervous system regulation, and the importance of small, grounding practices that help people feel human again. Rather than offering formulas or hype, this episode invites a slower, more intentional way of engaging with modern life… one that prioritizes connection over noise and sustainability over burnout.

If you’ve ever felt like the world is moving faster than your nervous system can keep up with, this episode offers language, perspective, and reassurance that nothing is wrong with you. You’re responding to an environment that wasn’t designed with your humanity in mind.

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In this episode, Giuliano sits down with Terry Bean for a wide-ranging conversation about perspective, responsibility, and the quiet power of our inner world. What starts as a discussion about a children’s book turns into something much bigger… how words shape reality, how appreciation changes outcomes, and why learning these ideas early might be one of the most practical forms of personal development there is.

Terry is a life and professional coach and the author of ABRACADABRA, a children’s book built around a simple but radical idea: we create our experience of life through the way we think, speak, and choose what we focus on. Living in Queens, New York, Terry currently cares for her mother, to whom the book is dedicated, and that role deeply informs how she talks about gratitude, perspective, and finding meaning inside difficult seasons.

Together, Giuliano and Terry explore why every experience has more than one side, and how learning to choose the side that feels better doesn’t mean denial or ignorance. They talk about the difference between being informed and being emotionally flooded, the impact constant negativity can have on mental health, and why focusing on your immediate world may be the most effective way to create positive change.

The conversation also digs into the law of attraction, manifestation, and what it actually means to “create with your words,” especially when these ideas are introduced in a playful, imaginative way for kids. Terry shares why teaching children to trust themselves, notice how they feel, and take responsibility for their inner dialogue can lead to kinder adults who feel more connected to themselves and others.

Along the way, they touch on parenting, appreciation in relationships, emotional accountability, rewriting personal stories, and why life doesn’t have to be as heavy as we often make it. At the center of it all is the idea of an “inner wizard”… the part of each person that gets to choose perspective, meaning, and direction, no matter what’s happening around them.

This episode is an invitation to look at life a little differently, to pay attention to the words you use, and to remember that small shifts in focus can create surprisingly big changes.

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In this episode of How to Be a Person, Giuliano sits down with Kyle Asperger for a wide-ranging conversation about creative work, career pivots, and what artificial intelligence is quietly changing beneath the surface of modern life.

Kyle is the creator of AnarchyForADay.com, where he reframes anarchy as tactical differentiation. Not chaos for chaos’ sake, but the ability to question default rules, think independently, and carve out your own blue ocean when everyone else is competing in the same crowded lanes. That perspective comes from nearly a decade of agency experience, paired with a coaching style that’s blunt, funny, and refreshingly practical.

The conversation moves fluidly between business, creativity, and identity. They explore why so many people feel trapped in careers that once made sense, how comfort slowly becomes a liability, and what it actually looks like to pivot without burning everything down. Kyle shares his views on leadership, rule-breaking done responsibly, and why most people misunderstand what innovation really requires.

They also dig into AI. Not in a hype-driven or fear-based way, but through the lens of creative work and human value. Where does artificial intelligence genuinely help? Where does it expose laziness, dependency, or shallow thinking? And how do creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs stay relevant in a world that’s automating faster than most people want to admit?

Kyle’s personal story weaves through the episode as well. Adopted at birth, sober by choice, well-traveled, and carrying what he jokingly calls an “old soul,” he brings a grounded perspective to conversations about identity, reinvention, and self-trust. He also talks about his growing work as a film and television actor, voice artist, and occasional auctioneer, and how creative expression intersects with discipline, risk, and showing up fully as yourself.

This episode is for anyone questioning the rules they’re living by, navigating a career pivot, or trying to make sense of where creativity, technology, and personal responsibility meet in real life.

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In this episode of How to Be a Person, Giuliano sits down with Jake Kennington for a wide-ranging conversation about seasons of life, selfishness (the honest kind), and what it really means to play the infinite game.

Jake is a licensed structural engineer turned personal development coach and founder of Actively Human. For years, he was designing $100M buildings, leading complex projects, and doing everything that looks like success on paper. But underneath it, something felt off. As a husband and father of four, the cost of staying on autopilot became impossible to ignore. His health slipped, his relationships felt strained, and the work that once gave him pride no longer felt aligned with who he was becoming.

This conversation explores the moment many high-functioning adults hit quietly… when life is “working,” but not working for them anymore. Giuliano and Jake talk about why certain seasons demand different rules, why selfishness is often misunderstood (and sometimes necessary), and how redefining success can feel terrifying and freeing at the same time.

They also dig into the idea of the infinite game. Not optimizing for quick wins, titles, or external validation, but building a life that can actually be sustained. One where growth, curiosity, and presence matter more than checking the next box. Jake shares how his engineering mindset helped him deconstruct his own life, rebuild his habits, repair relationships, and design something that finally felt honest.

The episode touches on fatherhood, identity shifts, entrepreneurship, and the subtle ways people abandon themselves in the name of responsibility. It’s a grounded, thoughtful conversation for anyone who has followed the “right” path and quietly wondered if there’s another way to live… one that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

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Join Giuliano Grimaudo as he sits down with Diane McDowell to unravel the complexities of emotional intelligence, boundaries, and self-discovery.

In this insightful episode, Diane shares her transition from therapist to coach, offering a unique perspective on how understanding one's own needs and emotions can transform relationships.

Discover the power of setting personal boundaries and the role of self-awareness in personal growth.

Whether you're navigating therapy or coaching, this conversation provides valuable insights into maintaining healthy relationships and embracing self-love.

Diane is the creator of The Brain-to-Heart Code™, a neuroscience-backed method that helps high-achieving, emotionally intelligent individuals end emotional disconnection and build secure, lasting relationships from the inside out.

A therapist-turned-coach and leading expert in emotional safety, she teaches why most “communication problems” are actually nervous-system issues — and how to rewire for real connection without years of therapy.

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