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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Originally aired: December 2021

Episode Number: 114

Most people have taken a personality test at some point—Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, or one of the many models that promise to explain who we are. But for many, those systems feel overly complex or hard to relate to in everyday life.

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, seasoned therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and life and business coach Suzanne Davison shares a refreshingly simple way of understanding personality through four core shapes: heart, square, diamond, and circle. Discover how different processing speeds shape our behaviour, why people-pleasing and control often sit at opposite ends of the spectrum, and how recognising your dominant shape can improve communication, relationships, and self-awareness.

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Originally aired: November 2021

Episode Number: 113

Many people think transformation starts by fixing their body—cutting foods, adding workouts, and chasing a number on the scale. But lasting change usually begins much higher up.

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Coach, Author and Guinness World Record holder Jamie Alderton unpacks why real transformation starts with mindset, not meal plans. Learn why understanding your emotional drivers matters more than restriction, how moderation outperforms extremes, and why sustainable progress comes from clarity, self-worth, and patience rather than quick fixes.

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Originally aired: November 2021

Episode Number: 111

When your identity is built around performance, what happens when the spotlight disappears?

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, former musical theatre artist and creator of Wisdom From North Jannecke Øinæs shares about losing her voice, losing her sense of self, and the emotional unraveling that followed. Discover how self-love, curiosity, and meaning emerged from a dark period, why purpose can't be built on performance alone, and how an unexpected breakdown became the foundation for a life of deeper alignment and impact.

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