Transcend Everything: Recent Episodes
Kevin Clement & Carolien Van de Steen
The Transcend Everything podcast shares lessons and real experiences on how to steer, and get ahead in life. The show hosts share what they have learned and their personal experiences on a large variety of topics, such as boosting your personal effectiveness, getting your goals, dealing with adversity, and finding purpose in life. The content is brought in a storytelling way, spicing everything up with a pinch of (dry) humor. With every episode, you will walk away with new insights, some inspiration, and a drive to get ahead!
The last episode of the 5 part series on full engagement is here!
Spiritual energy is the most elusive of the 4 energy sources, but it can be the most powerful one to give you drive and sustained motivation. In this episode, you will identify some hints for a spiritual energy imbalance and you will learn about values and how to identify them since living by our values is the most important thing to have high spiritual energy.
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Next to physical and emotional energy, mental energy is crucial if you want to be productive.
In the fourth episode of the 5 part series on full engagement and energy management, you will learn: - How to recognize is you have a mental energy imbalance - What you can do to improve your mental energy balance
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Emotional energy is more complex than physical energy, but it is not less critical to optimal performance and full engagement.
In the third episode of this 5 part series on full engagement and energy management, you will learn: - How to recognize if you have an emotional energy imbalance - What rituals/habits you can implement to improve your emotional energy balance, recovery, and capacity
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Physical energy is the fundamental source of fuel.
In the second episode of a 5 part series on full engagement and energy management, you will learn:
- How to recognize is you have a physical energy imbalance
- The different aspects of physical energy
- A broad selection of rituals/habits to improve your physical energy balance, recovery, and capacity
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Life is not a marathon, but it is a series of sprints.
In the first episode of a 5 part series on full engagement and energy management, your hosts explain: - What full engagement is across 4 domains (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) - The principles of full engagement - Some symptoms of energy imbalance - Some work you can do to get the most out of this full engagement series
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Who doesn't want to be more inspired and have more creative ideas?
In this short episode, Kevin explains where inspiration and creativity can come from, and how to leverage them to your advantage.
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We all have difficult days once in a while, right? In this episode, your hosts bring a case study of a recent difficult day Kevin had, what the situation was, how he turned it around eventually and what we all can learn from that experience.
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Perfection, many strive for it. But what about imperfection? Which one is good and which one is bad? In this episode, Carolien shares her experience dealing with perfectionism and the flip side: imperfection. You'll learn some practical tips to deal with perfectionism and get closer to true freedom
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If, by using a simple tool, you could get a better relationship in less than 90 minutes, would you do it? In this short and relaxed episode, Carolien and Kevin share their experience of how it strengthened their relationship and how it can do the same for you. Currently not in a relationship? No worries, since you can use the same tool to get one right now!
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What if we teach you an easy way to boost your energy levels and change your state in less than 5 minutes? Would that be beneficial for you? The title has already hinted that this is about a specific breathing exercise, one that you will want to practice because you will love how you will feel!
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Most of us struggle with impatience. In today's society, everything has to go fast so when things are not moving as fast as we want, we are becoming impatient, with all the negative consequences that come along like stress, frustration... Luckily, we all can (and should) learn to become more patient. How? Your show hosts tell you in this episode.
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Most of us have felt like a fraud at some point in our lives. But why is that? And are you really a fraud? In this episode, Kevin briefly explains the concept of feeling like a fraud, why it happens, and what you can do about it.
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Your most reliable compass is your gut, and in this episode, we share a situation we encountered today that teaches the importance of listening to your gut and especially in situations where you are not sure what to do.
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Kevin has been in a bad mood for a few weeks now and came to that realization a day before recording this episode.
Carolien and Kevin discuss in this episode how to change the situation, with an approach that you can use too to change your mood or any other issue you are facing.
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Being able to focus is crucial, it is certainly not easy, and we tend to focus on things that don’t really contribute. In this episode, your hosts go into more detail on: - Why focus is important - What to focus on - Things you can do to improve your focus
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Then this is the episode for you to listen to!
Your podcast hosts explain: - How you can tell that you are overwhelmed (symptoms) - What the "danger" is of staying in this overwhelmed state (pitfalls) - What you can do to out of this overwhelmed state (solutions)
Be sure to check out the details on the episode page: www.transcend-everything.com/te025
Accountability is yet another tool in your toolbox to keep working on your goals, even if you are having a hard time.
In this episode, your hosts explain: - What accountability is - Why having accountability is important - What types of accountability you can leverage - How to find an accountability partner, the most powerful of accountability tools
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For most people, the new year means a fresh start.
In this episode, your hosts explain what they learned from their research and experience: - Why do we even set New Year's resolutions? - Why do most resolutions fail? - How to set New Year's resolutions (and goals in general) properly - Tips to apply how to get better at achieving your resolutions
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Say hi to Fran, one of the podcast's loyal listeners.
She shares her story how she is taking charge of her life and is chasing her passion.
This is followed by some live Q&A, with the intention of helping more listeners out with their questions.
Episode page can be found on www.transcend-everything.com/te022
Most of us are now in a COVID lockdown, and for most people, this is a tough and negative experience. But it does not have to be this way! In this episode, your hosts highlight some of the common issues people experience during the lockdown, explain why a change in mindset can make all the difference, and give some tips on what to focus on during the lockdown. The goal? To come out of this much stronger, more confident, and ready to take on the world!
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We spend roughly 33% of our lives asleep, so we better make it worthwhile!
In this episode, Carolien and Kevin are sharing practical tips on improving your sleep, based on years of playing guinea pigs themselves.
Improve your sleep, improve the quality of your life!
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In this episode, we talk about gratefulness, an important tool to shift your perspective and help you overcome difficult moments or make great moments even better.
You will learn: - Why gratefulness is so important - How to build a gratefulness routine - What to do if you have (seemingly) nothing to be grateful for.
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Visualisation is a powerful tool to get your desired results.
It is used by many athletes before big sporting events, but it can also be used by yourself for any goal or performance you are after. Kevin shares his view on visualisation, based on his experience and what he has learned from many others.
Do you want to create your own future memories? Then you want to listen to this episode to:
- Learn what visualisation is
- Find out what you can use it for
- Learn how to visualise
- Discover why it works
- Hear some best practices and examples from Kevin's experience
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In this episode, Transcend Everything co-host Carolien shares her story and the lessons she has learned while overcoming the difficulties in her life. Don't be mistaken, this is a story worth sharing and listening to, as she has been through some extraordinary things!
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In this episode, our guest Michelle Bantel, the host of the Swiss Vlog youtube channel (taking you on a virtual tour through Switzerland in Chinese, with English subtitles), shares her story on why and how she learned to speak Chinese fluently, and the many challenges she had to overcome during her trip to China. On top of that, she shares the lessons learned as a Swiss national competition athlete in figure ice skating, which she now applies in her business life. Something everyone can get inspiration from!
Check out the Swiss Vlog youtube channel on https://www.youtube.com/c/瑞士日志swissvlog
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You only have a limited amount of energy to spend every day, so you better choose wisely where you will spend it.
In this episode, your hosts describe a way how you can look at your energy, how to recognize energy wasters, and give you some ideas for recharging and increasing your total energy.
Do you think that managing your energy is important? Then you want to listen to this episode!
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In this episode, you get a straightforward but powerful tip to boost your and the people around you's happiness levels. Kevin challenges you to try it for at least the next 24 hours.
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Not many things can overhaul your life as becoming a parent for the first time.
In this episode, Carolien and Kevin share their experiences after being parents for 6 months in the following format: - What has changed by becoming a parent - What the most difficult moments were/are - What they are doing to take charge again of their lives
If you are a parent yourself, there will be many things you can relate to, and who knows you might pick something up to apply yourselves.
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We all do it, some more than others: caring too much what other people think about us.
In this episode, we go deep into the following topics: - Why we all care what people think about us (and we all do it, no matter who you are) - Why we should stop doing that - Practical tips on how to stop caring what people think about you
Be ready to get your validation internally instead of seeking it externally.
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You probably heard that working out is good for you? Why? Higher energy, clearer mind, stronger, better health, better mood, stronger bones... The list goes on and on!
If working out is so good for you, what goal/reason do you have specifically for working out? What workouts should you do then? And how can you make sure they become a part of your life?
In this episode, we go deeper into these questions/topics:
1) What goal do you have?
2) What workouts can you do?
3) How to incorporate working out in your life?
4) BONUS: golden rules and pitfalls to avoid for working out
This and much more in this episode In case you need more insights, reach out to us at kevin@transcend-everything.com
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We are our habits, and having the right habits is the key to success. No matter how you define success.
This episode serves as a reminder of just that, find the right habits, build them, and practice them over and over.
And when you have the right habits in place? Everything is possible
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If you ever wondered "how can I get more done" and "what are the critical tasks I need to work on", then this episode is for you.
Carolien is questioning Kevin about the tool he has used for over 1000 days: the "Powerlist". Why he uses it, what it is, how it works, and how to apply it daily to get the most important things done, every single day.
The 2 main topics discussed in this episode: - Dissecting the Powerlist from Andy Frisella (The MFCEO) - Explaining the Urgency vs Priority quadrant from Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of highly effective people"
With this episode, you absolutely need to check the show notes, because a lot of in-depth details are shared that you want to review and download to work on yourself: www.transcend-everything.com/te009
We all can use more discipline, so fortunately it is a muscle that can be trained.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the importance of discipline and how it can be cultivated through the 75HARD program by Andy Frisella.
Kevin is also sharing some of his experiences with the 75HARD program, especially since it is the second time he is going through it.
The daily tasks for 75 days in a row (unbroken): - Follow a diet - Kevin eats no added sugar and drinks no alcohol - Drink 4L of water, the earlier in the day, the better - Do 2 workouts of at least 45 minutes, 1 of them has to be outside (so you can't control the conditions) - Read 10 pages in a self-development book or some book that makes you smarter or better - Take a progress picture, since it's the small details that make or break you in the long term
As of October 10th, you will find in the show notes how Kevin performed at his second 75HARD program, he will give a lot of details of what he did, which can inspire you to do your own discipline building 75HARD program.
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As with any season change, Autumn is a perfect moment to detox. And Carolien is explaining how to: - Detox your body: getting rid of harmful substances and waste built up inside of you - Detox your home: how to clean up your home to give you more joy and space (literally) - Declutter your paperwork administration to give you more mental space - Doing a digital detox: Reduce your screen time, especially in the evening, and reconnect with your family
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Next to all the things you can do to increase your energy as discussed in episode TE004, there is one additional tool you can apply right away to get an instant boost in energy and drive.
It's called "Priming", It's quick, easy, and you can do it before any activity you are about to start to maximize your energy and be fully present.
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This episode takes a deep-dive into 5 key defining moments in Kevin's life and explains why he is a strong believer that people can change and take control of their life, no matter what.
Get more perspective on who Kevin is, what obstacles he overcame, and why he is so convinced that everyone can be a top performer.
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Low energy? Looking to improve your health? In today's episode, Carolien & Kevin give you 7 actionable ways to boost your health and energy.
In a nutshell:
- Get enough quality sleep
- Work out regularly
- Cut out sugars from your diet
- Listen to your body, it nows and is telling you!
- Understanding your body’s natural energy cycle and don't fight against it
- Hydrate. Drink a lot of water to get rid of brain fog and headaches
- Be present. Don't waste your mental energy reliving the past or trying to predict the future...
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In this third episode, your hosts give a bunch of practical ways to make the most out of your mornings to set you up for a successful day.
Recap of the episode:
- Your morning is the best time to be "selfish" and invest in yourself
- No time to do anything before your day starts? Start small and build it up
- 10+ activities you can do in the mornings, what they are and why they matter
- Take action, and stay consistent to get the results!
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In the second episode, Carolien and Kevin take a closer look at "Purpose". What is it? How do you use it? And most importantly, how do you find or identify it?
High-level summary:
- Purpose is the reason or "why" you do the things you do
- Purpose can be on multiple levels (day to day or ultimate life purpose)
- Having a purpose can be an incredible boost to your motivation
- You can identify your purpose by spending time in reflection (scary!)
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In this first episode, the hosts introduce the "why", "what", and "for who" of the podcast series and address setting Goals to improve your life.
Recap of Goals: - Do you have goals or just wishes? - Check your goals versus the SMART principle (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Time-bound) - Write your goals down on paper, and break them down into actionable steps - Most important of all: take action on your goals immediately after writing them down - Don't have too many goals, you only have 100 units of energy per day, focus is key (Kevin is clearly still learning this point)
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