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You can know exactly what to do and still not do it.

Advice today is everywhere. Books, podcasts, conversations, social media. Information isn't the problem anymore.

So why do we still feel stuck sometimes?

In this episode, Dwayne reflects on the gap between knowing and becoming. The real shift in life often isn't about finding better tactics or habits. It's about identity.

Who do you believe you are?

When that belief begins to evolve, behaviour starts to follow.

This episode explores the idea of the identity gap: the space between who you are today and the person you want to become, and why real change often requires expanding how we see ourselves.

What Changed? is a podcast about self-leadership and the internal shifts that shape our lives. Through personal reflection and real conversations, the show explores how people navigate change in career, relationships, mental health, and personal growth.

If you've ever felt like you know what to do but something inside hasn't caught up yet, this episode is for you.

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If you're thinking about buying a home and you feel rushed, you're not alone.

A lot of people aren't stuck because they don't understand real estate. They're stuck because of the pressure. Family opinions. Partner misalignment. Fear of missing out. Fear of regret. That quiet voice asking, "What if I make the wrong move?"

I sat down with real estate broker Angelo D'Amico to talk through what's really happening in that moment, why people panic-buy, and the questions that slow things down so you can make a decision you'll still respect later.

If you've been searching "should I buy now or wait," or you feel caught between what you want, what you can afford, and what everyone thinks you should do, this conversation will help.

We get into:

• Why the pressure hits so hard when you're buying

• What couples need to talk about before they decide

• How to tell the difference between readiness and panic

• How to avoid regret, even in a loud market

Angelo D'Amico: www.damicorealestate.ca

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This is the first solo episode of What Changed? a podcast about self-leadership and the internal shifts that shape who we become.

We get into what actually sits underneath change when you feel stuck, burnt out, or like you've outgrown who you were.

If you know something needs to shift but you can't quite name it yet, you're in the right place.

Subscribe if you are not done evolving.

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Why does your focus feel weaker than it used to? Why does stress drain you faster than it should?

In this episode of What Changed?, neuroscience-backed high performance coach, Alex Davids breaks down what is actually happening inside your brain when attention slips, sleep suffers, and early burnout signs appear.

We explore how stress activates fight-or-flight, how cognitive energy is limited each day, and why multitasking and constant phone use quietly erode clarity and decision-making.

More importantly, we connect the science to self-leadership.

Because managing your attention isn't just about productivity. It's about how you show up when life demands focus.

If you've experienced brain fog, broken sleep, reduced motivation, or the pressure to perform while feeling mentally drained, this conversation will help you understand what changed and what to do next.

New episodes weekly. Stay in the conversation.

Alex Davids: www.nextevolutionperformance.com

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What happens after you win?

Michael Yang sold his tech company for 700 million dollars. The success was real. The achievement was undeniable. And it still did not make him feel complete.

In this episode, we confront life after success and the quiet identity shift that can follow major milestones. Not burnout. Not failure. Something subtler. The moment when nothing is technically wrong, yet something inside feels unfinished.

Michael is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and author who built and exited a massive company, only to face the question most high achievers never say out loud: Is this all there is?

In this conversation, we explore:

▪️ Why success does not automatically create fulfillment
▪️ What happens when your title no longer defines you
▪️ The identity crisis that can follow achievement
▪️ How being replaced forced him to rethink self-worth
▪️ Why solitude and adventure exposed what ambition could not
▪️ How to expand your identity without burning down your life

If you have ever reached a milestone and felt something unsettled underneath it, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, meaning, and what comes next.

Michael Yang: www.michaelyang.com

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There's a moment many people don't talk about.

Life looks fine on the surface. You're capable, thoughtful, even successful. But internally, something feels off. Not broken. Not in crisis. Just unsettled in a way that's hard to explain.

In this episode, I sit down with David Fung - CEO & Executive Coach, to explore what's really happening in those moments and why they matter more than we think.

We talk about why clarity tends to disappear under pressure, how self-trust is actually built over time, and why most people don't need to reinvent their lives so much as realign them. David shares his own early turning point, how discipline shaped his self-trust, and what he's learned coaching leaders who look confident on the outside but feel uncertain underneath.

This conversation isn't about quick fixes or dramatic change. It's about the quiet space before change. The honesty required to name what's true. And the small, grounded actions that can bring more calm across work, relationships, and everyday life.

If you've been moving forward but feeling misaligned, this episode offers a place to pause, reflect, and reconsider what your next step really needs to be.

David Fung: http://coachfulcoaching.com/

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Fatherhood changes more than most men expect. Sometimes in obvious ways. Often in quiet ones.

This conversation is for fathers who are wondering how they're really doing, and for those who want to stay ahead of the parts no one prepares you for.

I'm joined by Dr. Andrew Howlett, psychiatrist, Assistant Professor in Child and Youth Mental Health at the University of Toronto, and founder of Fathers Health. For over a decade, Andrew has studied and supported fathers across different stages of parenthood, looking at how mental health, identity, and family wellbeing intersect.

We talk about what research shows about fathers' mental health, why loneliness can show up even in stable lives, and how becoming a father can shift priorities, values, and self-perception in ways men rarely name. We also explore why paying attention early matters, not because something is wrong, but because it shapes how fathers show up for their families and themselves.

Whether you're a new dad, a seasoned one, or preparing to become a father, this conversation offers perspective most men never get.

Dr. Andrew Howlett: http://www.fathersmentalhealth.com/

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What happens when doing everything right still leads you to the hospital?

In this episode of What Changed?, I sit down with Cynthia Lai, an executive coach, lecturer, board advisor, and entrepreneur who spent over 20 years in senior banking roles before her body forced her to stop. Twice. What looked like success on the outside slowly became unsustainable on the inside.

This is a candid conversation about high achievers, hustle culture, and what happens when your career becomes your identity. Cynthia shares the warning signs she rationalized, the pressure to keep performing, and the moment she realized that pushing through was no longer an option. We talk about why driven people often ignore burnout until it shows up physically, and why setting boundaries can feel more threatening than exhaustion itself.

You should listen if you feel successful but tired, motivated but depleted, or proud of how much you can handle while quietly questioning the cost. This episode will challenge how you define ambition, productivity, and self-worth, and may help you recognize signals you have been pushing aside.

If you have ever wondered how long you can keep going like this, this conversation is for you.

Cynthia Lai: https://linktr.ee/cynthiakylai

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