Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral
Be entertained, hilariously challenged and profoundly inspired by the very REAL podcast duo, Jac and Ral! Podcast drops every Monday morning 7am
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Ready to Perform at Your Best? (opens the original)
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Are you drawing down on your personal energy reserves faster than you’re replenishing them? In Part 2 of our deep dive with neuroscientist and DNA expert Alessandra Edwards, we unpack why caffeine dependency, shorter fuses, and workouts that leave you exhausted are red flags. Jac & Ral also learn what happens to your mind and body in your 30s, 40s, and 50s (reality check!) and why midlife is your crucial setup for long-term health. If you’re a Keeper ready to protect your vitality and perform at
Leadership Lessons from Dolly Parton (opens the original)
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She invented the portfolio career before we knew it was a thing… In this episode Jac and Ral pay tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton and break down her timeless business and leadership lessons. From her masterclass in self-reinvention (more than a few times over!) to owning her IP, Dolly proved she was far more than just a talented singer, she was a visionary business mastermind who expanded her brand from country and pop music to Broadway, acting, theme parks (Dollywood), and global philanthr
The Secret to Sustained Performance (Part 1) (opens the original)
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Are you running on empty, struggling to switch off, or finding it harder to bring your best self to work? In this episode, Jac and Ral are joined by Alessandra Edwards, author of The DNA of Performance and expert advisor on the biology of high performance. They explore the critical distinction between your capability (what you know) and your capacity (what you can physically access each day). Plus, Alessandra breaks down why middle-age fatigue might be depletion rather than aging, how your genet
Rewire Your Brain (Before It Decides You Can't Do Stuff) (opens the original)
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Ever caught yourself saying, "I'm just bad at tech," "I'm terrible at public speaking," or "I'm too old for this shit" ? Be careful... your brain is listening, and it’s gullible as hell. In this episode Jac and Ral discuss neuroplasticity - the science of how your brain constantly rewires itself based on what you feed it. Learn why your internal narrative is either building neural highways or sending you down a downward spiral. And find out why it's never too late to rewire! Jac & Ral share more
Keepers Burning Questions (opens the original)
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In this episode Jac & Ral take a fresh batch of listener questions from our global community and answer them. They cover dealing with WFH slackers, false accusations at work, where the Keeping it Real podcast ideas come from, why nobody reads the meeting pre-reading you send out and more great questions from our curious global community of Keepers. Maybe you too have a colleague who seems to spend all day on their phone… Or you’re dealing with a boss who doesn't believe you… We dive into workpla
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