Aware with Seb

Hosted by Sebastian Naum Leon

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Oct 2026

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Aware with Seb is a globally ranked podcast with one goal: to ELEVATE your life. Learn about MONEY, mindset, WELLNESS, spirituality, and LEADERSHIP not as separate lanes, but as parts of the same system. Sebastian Naum Leon, a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, and top-notch interviewer, dives deep with visionary LEADERS, experts, CEOs, artists, and entrepreneurs who are changing the game. This isn’t roll-your-eyes self-help. It’s real-life training to be a badass human. Awareness makes better humans. And better humans make better friends, partners, lovers, and leaders.

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October 14, 2026Episode 11347 min

Rhino Records Founder on Innovation & Music | Richard Foos

We welcome Richard Foos, co-founder of Rhino Records, the label that grew from a small record store into a business doing over $100 million a year, and co-founder of Shout! Factory. Widely credited as a pioneer of reissue culture, he is now board chair of The Narrative Method and The Volunteer Collective. With a deep focus on rescuing overlooked culture and giving back, he helps entrepreneurs and creatives spot the value hiding in what everyone else has written off. In this deep-dive conversation, Richard reveals why Capitol Records passed on the Beatles five times, why a legendary manager still owns the earliest Rolling Stones masters, and the night he spent in a limo with Phil Spector, too scared to leave until dawn. He shares actionable strategies, from letting go of micromanaging to curating for the average fan, and explains why he believes human curation is more valuable than ever in the age of algorithms. Topics Discussed How labels pulled albums out of print weeks after a hit faded. Why The Turtles had a dozen hits, yet radio only played one. Passed on The Beatles five times: The accidents it took for them to break in America. Why the executives running the labels were sure rock and roll would blow over. Who owns the stones?: How a notorious manager’s estate still holds their earliest masters. A night in a limo with Phil Spector. Why community service days and a holiday week off meant employees rarely left. Curation beats algorithms: Why an expert’s definitive listening experience is worth more than ever. Connect with Shout! Factory on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

September 30, 2026Episode 1121 hr 9 min

Can You Scale Without Selling Out? A Fashion Founder & CEO Shares Gold | Jeff Scult

We welcome Jeff Scult, global impact entrepreneur and founder of One Golden Thread, a regenerative "lovestyle" clothing brand built on the belief that the gold inside each of us is the thread that unites us all. He's a five-time entrepreneur, a Forbes-recognized leader in fashion's regeneration movement, and the creator of the 108 Movement, which has planted over 200,000 trees to date. With a deep focus on integrity, self-expression, and giving back more than you take, he helps entrepreneurs and everyday people build businesses (and lives) that don't require compromise. In this deep-dive conversation, Jeff reveals what it really took to walk away from three decades of building other people's visions in order to build his own, from turning down a multi-million-dollar check at the company's most desperate moment to protect its integrity, to the 33 words from a stranger at a party that finally broke 51 years of self-silence. He shares actionable strategies, from designing for yourself first instead of chasing what the market wants, to reframing "giving back" as giving more than you take, and explains why he believes real self-expression (not self-protection) is what actually earns trust, in business and in life. Topics Discussed The Toxic Truth About Fashion: Why the industry that clothes us is quietly the second biggest polluter on Earth. 80% in 18 Months: The fast-fashion cycle most people don't realize they're feeding. Microplastics on Your Plate: How the clothes you wash end up back in the fish you eat. 51 Years of Self-Silence: The self-ridicule Jeff didn't realize he was doing to himself. The 33 Words That Changed Everything: How one stranger's blunt honesty at a party sparked an entire brand. Turning Down a Million Dollars: Why Jeff walked away from a deal that would have saved his company financially, but cost it its soul. Create For Yourself First: The design philosophy Jeff swears by, born from years of failing to find the perfect tee. Regenerosity, Not Sustainability: Why Jeff believes "sustainability" is just a nicer way of saying "stay the same." Connect with Jeff on Instagram Connect with One Golden Thread on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

September 2, 2026Episode 11154 min

The Secret to Staying Relevant: Reinvention, Influence, and Entrepreneurship | Autumn Calabrese

We welcome Autumn Calabrese, global fitness leader and founder of Good Mood Brew, a brand of functional beverages built on botanicals, adaptogens, and nootropics. She is the creator of the 21 Day Fix, the portion-control system behind over 500,000 transformations. With a deep focus on simplicity, discipline, and consistency, she helps everyday people cut through the noise, build habits that stick, and reach their goals without chasing perfection. In this deep-dive conversation, Autumn reveals what it really takes to build something that lasts through every industry shift, from filming a fitness program live for 13 weeks straight with zero retakes, to now hauling 2,200 pounds of beverage cans off a truck herself when the crew didn't show. She shares actionable strategies, from reframing "simple" as never meaning "easy," to using the language you tell yourself to change how a hard day actually feels, and explains why she believes real balance (not extreme restriction) is what makes results actually stick. Topics Discussed Simple vs. Easy. The One-Take Wonder: What it took to film a fitness program live for 13 weeks straight with zero retakes. The Algorithm She Hates: Why building trust online got exhausting the moment attention became a strategy. 2,200 Pounds of Cans: The unglamorous reality of running a CPG brand solo, no assistant, no crew. Discipline vs. Consistency: Why the two aren't the same thing, and how one quietly builds the other. Keep Your Blinders On: Staying focused on your own lane while a dozen competitors launch faster. Real Pizza, Real Balance: Why she refuses to trade actual food for extreme restriction. Your Words Are Your Vibration: How the language you use about your day shapes the energy you put out. Connect with Autumn on Instagram Connect with Good Mood Brew on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

August 28, 2026Episode 11043 min

Fair Trade, Big Retail, and Wild Elephants | Marise May

We welcome Marise May, co-founder and Co-CEO of Cha's Organics, maker of Canada's top-selling organic coconut milk, and the driving force behind the brand's elephant conservation work in Sri Lanka. With a deep focus on ethical sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and building purpose into profit, she helps founders and mission-driven brands break past buzzwords, stay financially disciplined, and build something that actually lasts. In this deep-dive conversation, Marise reveals what it really takes to keep a purpose-driven brand alive, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from twenty years building Cha's Organics into a fixture on shelves at Costco, Whole Foods, and Erewhon. She shares actionable strategies, from surviving a shipping crisis that sent container costs from $4,000 to $18,000, to the factoring deal that gets her paid by Costco in days instead of months, and explains why she believes profit isn't the enemy of purpose, it's what makes purpose possible. Topics Discussed Purpose vs. Profit. Spotting Impact Washing: How to tell when a brand's values are real. The $18K Container: Staying profitable and keeping every fair trade promise. The Costco Factoring Trick: How import brands get paid in days instead of waiting on 90-day retail terms. Monkey Labor-Free Sourcing: The hidden coconut industry practice most shoppers have never heard of. Restoring an Ancient Elephant Habitat: Rebuilding a Sri Lankan reservoir to stop the human-elephant conflict at its root. Relationships Over Pitch Decks: Why knowing your buyer, your store manager, and your consumer matters more than the product itself. Trust Your Gut, Not the Trend: Reading past social engineering and corporate-funded science to make calls that actually hold up. Connect with Marise on LinkedIn Connect with Cha's Organics on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

August 18, 2026Episode 1091 hr 13 min

How Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Open Up: The Psychology of Great Conversation | Naz Perez

We welcome Naz Perez , cultural conversationalist, Critics' Choice film critic, Forbes Trailblazer, and creator of the masterclass How to Curate a Killer Interview. With a deep focus on instant human connection, energy dynamics, and the art of conversation, she helps creators, hosts, and ambitious individuals break down walls, ditch their ego behind the mic, and build authentic relationships in life and media. In this deep-dive conversation, Naz reveals how to disarm anyone in the first 60 seconds, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her sit-downs with Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Margot Robbie and more. She shares actionable strategies, from the shift between giving versus taking energy to her unique "soaking" method for creative prep, and explains why embracing your full, authentic self and "living more French" unlocks ultimate confidence. Topics Discussed Giving vs. Taking Energy: The subtle shift between seeking validation and offering true, magnetic presence. The 60-Second Disarm: How raw vulnerability and humor break down A-list walls instantly. Managing Live Performance Anxiety: Staying grounded and editing in real time under extreme pressure. The "Soaking" Method: Why stepping away in silence yields your best creative questions and downloads. Main Character Syndrome: Ditching self-centered narratives to meet people in their own reality. Leaving Your Ego at the Door: How setting clear spiritual intentions creates real-time connection. Embracing Your Multitudes: Refusing to be put in a box—even if it means leaving money on the table. "Living More French": Dropping your masks, letting go of outcomes, and choosing love over fear. Connect with Naz on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

August 6, 2026Episode 1081 hr 6 min

How to thrive emotionally and financially | Jenny Meinen

We welcome Jenny Meinen , a German psychologist, mental health coach, and founder of the Her Next Era journal. With a deep focus on somatic experiencing, subconscious belief work, and attachment theory, Jenny helps self-aware individuals regulate their nervous systems, break subconscious self-sabotage, and raise their standards in life, career, and relationships. In this deep-dive conversation with Seb, Jenny breaks down why our brains prioritize familiarity over safety, leading many to stay stuck in struggle and toxic patterns. She shares actionable somatic techniques to move from panic into regulation (including the power of pausing, breathwork, and EFT tapping) and provides a clear framework for differentiating between the high-pitched panic of fear and the calm, grounded guidance of intuition. Finally, Jenny explains how a regulated nervous system unlocks emotional availability, deeper relationships, and the confidence to take risks in business and life. Topics Discussed Addiction to Struggle: Why your body chooses familiar pain over peace. Nervous System Hijacking: How subconscious beliefs trigger physical stress. Fear vs. Intuition: Differentiating high-pitched panic from calm clarity. Somatic Tools: Quick reset techniques using pauses, breathwork, and tapping. Taking Thoughts to Court: A CBT method to challenge spiraling beliefs. Emotional Availability: Why you can't be available without regulation. Capacity for Discomfort: How sitting with discomfort unlocks career growth. Faith & Surrender: Letting go of outcomes and trusting the process. Connect with Jenny on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

July 28, 2026Episode 10738 min

[ES] El Mundial terminó, pero las críticas siguen. ¿Por qué nos afecta tanto? Lo que pasa en nuestro cerebro durante y después de la copa.

Recibimos a Clara Naum, psicóloga, escritora, coach ejecutiva, consultora transformacional y disertante inspiracional argentina especializada en psicología espiritual y liderazgo consciente. Con más de 25 años de trayectoria trabajando con personas, líderes y corporaciones a nivel internacional, Clara nos ayuda a desarmar cómo manejamos la pérdida, la frustración y nuestra necesidad de pertenencia. Hoy, enfoca toda esa experiencia en analizar el quilombo psicológico y emocional que nos dejó el Mundial. En esta charla profunda y directa, Clara explica el vacío y el bajón de dopamina que nos queda después de cinco semanas de torneo. Nos metemos de lleno en las raíces de la campaña anti-argentina en redes, el peligro de tildar a todo un país de racista por actos aislados, y por qué nuestra cabeza se agarra de teorías conspirativas cuando no puede aceptar una realidad que duele. Por último, Clara marca la diferencia clave entre el dolor inevitable y la elección de sufrir, dejándonos una reflexión potente: cómo dejar de esperar al próximo Mundial y empezar a llevar esa unión y celebración a la cancha de nuestra vida diaria. Temas Discutidos Perder un partido detona una pérdida psicológica profunda de identidad y pertenencia. Las teorías conspirativas nos dan un sentido de pertenencia cuando la mente no puede tolerar una derrota. Defender a tu país atacando a otros te hace caer exactamente en el mismo comportamiento que criticás. El vacío post-Mundial se da por el desplome de los picos altísimos de dopamina que tuvimos durante semanas. El dolor es parte de la vida, pero el sufrimiento es una elección (tenemos que soltar el chip de que los argentinos "nacimos para sufrir"). Usamos el Mundial para llenar nuestra necesidad de sentirnos vivos, presentes y conectados a algo más grande que nosotros mismos. La autocrítica sirve para aprender, siempre y cuando no se convierta en darnos con el látigo todo el tiempo. Cuando se apagan las luces del estadio, estamos obligados a prender las luces de nuestra propia rutina. Podemos cultivar esa celebración y conexión en nuestro día a día en lugar de quedarnos en pausa esperando otros cuatro años. Connect with Clara on Instagram Or her website Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

July 21, 2026Episode 10622 min

A Culinary Panel: Nutrition, Culture, and the Future of Nourishment LIVE from Wellist Miami 2026 | Todd English & Joseph Antoun

We welcome celebrity chef Todd English and Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of L-Nutra and a pioneering longevity scientist. As experts in Mediterranean culinary arts and clinical nutrition, they have spent decades proving how food functions as the body's ultimate medicine. Today, they channel their combined expertise to explore how the dinner table can level the playing field for global health. In this LIVE, fast-paced, hot-seat interview from Wellness Week Miami 2026, Todd and Joseph break down the crucial difference between obsessive biohacking and intuitive, community-driven eating. They tackle the challenge of making healthy food affordable, pull back the curtain on the dangers of over-relying on weight-loss pharmaceuticals, and explain why true longevity is ultimately found in simple, everyday habits. Topics Discussed Profit-driven food systems make unhealthy options cheaper and more accessible. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are not a sustainable substitute for metabolic health. Todd balances nutritional science with the vital need for culinary joy and flavor. Obsessive wearable tracking creates unnecessary stress rather than healthy habits. Clinical trials prove that food-as-medicine can actively reverse chronic diseases. Longevity diets prioritize healthy fats and complex carbs over excessive protein. Society must reclaim food as our greatest democracy through education and local markets. Connect with Todd on Instagram Connect with Joseph on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

July 14, 2026Episode 10548 min

[Spanglish] Gain Personal Power Con Callarse La Boca | Jorge Perez

We welcome Jorge Perez, a profound mindfulness thinker, author, and method-creator who focuses on how we can deeply metabolize everything in life with awareness. As the mastermind behind an upcoming, highly-anticipated book born from a raw moment of realization, George has dedicated his work to helping people break out of the survival mode that weakens the immune system and leaves the door open for illness. Today, he channels his personal journey and deep philosophical insights to show us why the moment to be happy is right now, exactly as it is. In this fast-paced, deeply vulnerable, and insightful interview, George breaks down the crucial difference between merely waiting for external circumstances to change; like chasing more zeros in your bank account, physical ideals, or perfect relationships; and mastering your inner state. He dives into the traps of "moment discrimination," discusses the heavy personal breakthroughs that shaped his path, and pulls back the curtain on why we must trust our own individual processes. Finally, George delivers a beautiful look into self-compassion, explaining why we lack the information to judge events as purely good or bad, and how letting go of the need to control the world leads to radical inner peace. Topics Discussed Metabolizing life with awareness instead of resisting discomfort. The epidemic of "moment discrimination" and why we think the present is never good enough. How an altered fight-or-flight system (survival mode) directly weakens the immune system. The genesis of his book, Shut the Fuck Up, born from a raw observation of complaining and gossip. Believing we are in process rather than being helpless victims of our environments. Accepting that we don't have enough information to judge if an event is ultimately good or bad. How his 15-year-old dog’s final moments served as a profound lesson in finding beauty amidst pain. Navigating the three-dimensional world of clear laws, consequences, and personal responsibility. Why everyone is doing life "correctly" according to what their own unique path requires. Connect with Jorge on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

July 7, 2026Episode 10513 min

This Stemcell Pioneer Uses Plants for Tissue Repair LIVE from Wellist Miami 2026 | Christian Drapeau

We welcome Christian Drapeau, a pioneering stem cell scientist, neurophysiologist, and medicinal plant expert with over 30 years of medical research experience. As the author of five books and the mind behind the concept of "Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization," Christian has spent the last two decades dedicated to showing how stem cells function as the body's natural renewal system. Today, he channels that extensive expertise into his role as the Founder and Chief Science Officer of STEMREGEN. In this LIVE, fast-paced, hot-seat interview, Christian breaks down the crucial difference between expensive, external stem cell injections and supporting the body's innate ability to mobilize its own cells. He dives into the history and disruption of stem cell research, tackles the challenge of simplifying complex science for the public, and pulls back the curtain on how he balances rigid data with scientific intuition. Finally, he delivers a fascinating look into the future of longevity, explaining why aging is ultimately a failure of natural repair, and how we can fix it. Topics Discussed Natural healing disrupts a pharmaceutical industry built on treating chronic conditions. External stem cell injections aren't the only way to trigger regeneration. Christian balances scientific accuracy with the need for simplification. People follow trends and vocal leaders more than they follow raw data. ChatGPT's inaccuracies fuel real arguments over cutting-edge science. Christian trusts his gut instinct before he looks at the data. Modern lifespans strain an evolutionary biology that was built for a 30 year life. Aging and disease are driven by a declining ability to self-repair. Doctors need to diagnose cellular repair failure instead of just managing symptoms. Connect with Christian on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com