Originally aired: January 2022

Episode Number: 119

Many people focus on fixing symptoms—poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, low energy—without ever asking what's actually causing them. What feels "normal" is often just common, and that misunderstanding keeps people stuck.

In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, author, functional medicine practitioner, and speaker Ollie Jordan Matthews explores how to move beyond surface-level fixes by learning to read the body's signals properly. Discover why treating the cause makes the symptoms disappear, how simple tracking can create clarity without obsession, and why tools like blood glucose testing and food measurement are most powerful when used to build awareness rather than control.

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Originally aired: January 2022

Episode Number: 118

Most people don't realise how far below their potential they're operating—because feeling tired, foggy, and run-down has become their normal. Only when something changes do they recognise how good they could feel.

In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, executive wellness and longevity coach Hari Kalymnios speaks about what it really takes to feel "superhuman" in everyday life. Drawing on real-world experience, tracking data, and practical examples, he also breaks down how small, intentional choices—made with awareness—can dramatically elevate focus, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

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Originally aired: December 2021

Episode Number: 115

Most people assume that success automatically brings clarity, balance, and peace of mind. Yet for many high performers, the opposite is true—the higher they climb, the more clearly they see the habits quietly holding them back.

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer Daniel O'Reilly, aka Dapper Laughs, speaks about the pivotal decision to remove alcohol and drugs—and the profound impact that choice had on his performance, mental health, and family life. Discover the hidden cost of self-destructive patterns, why fear of loss can become a powerful catalyst for change, and how sobriety unlocks extraordinary focus, discipline, and momentum.

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