Ever wondered how to turn your life story into a published book?

Join us as we sit down with Susan Dean, a veteran publisher who's seen it all in the world of books. Susan and our host Trav Bell explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing, from crafting your first draft to getting your book on shelves. You'll hear practical advice on choosing between traditional and self-publishing, structuring your story to keep readers hooked, and overcoming the hurdles that trip up many first-time authors. Whether you're dreaming of writing a memoir, a novel, or a self-help guide, this conversation offers a real-world look at what it takes to bring your book to life.

Tune in to discover how your unique experiences could become a book that touches lives and leaves a lasting impact.

Episode Highlights:

• What makes a book last forever? Hear the secrets from a bestselling author's journey
• Want to write a book? Learn why planning beats just dumping your thoughts
• How to make your book stand out and choose the right way to publish it
• Turn your real-life stories into a book that helps others in business
• How your book can coach people you'll never meet
• Why your biggest struggles might be your best story to share
• Find out why - books do more than teach, they connect us

Connect with Susan Dean :
Website: https://www.deanpublishing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susandeanofficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dean-publishing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanpublishing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susandeanofficial/?hl=en

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

Ever wonder why avoiding stress might actually be holding you back? Or how something as simple as taking a cold shower could boost your immune system? Paul's got answers, and they're pretty fascinating.

Our guest, Paul Taylor, sits down with Trav to share some mind-blowing ideas about building resilience and becoming the best version of yourself. Trust me, this isn't your typical self-help stuff – Paul's got some seriously cool insights that'll make you see things differently.

We'll dive into all sorts of topics – from morning routines that set you up for success, to why failure might be your secret weapon for growth. Plus, we'll tackle some big questions about what really matters for living a longer, healthier life.

Whether you're looking to crush it at work, improve your relationships, or just feel better in your own skin, this episode's packed with practical tips you can start using right away.

So grab your headphones and get ready for a conversation that'll leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on whatever life throws your way.

Episode Highlights:

• Treating anxiety often requires embracing, not avoiding, discomfort
• Your inner wisdom can be a powerful ally in overcoming life's challenges
• The true relationship between motivation and action defies common belief
• Failure isn't a setback; it's a catalyst for growth and progress
• Simple yet powerful hacks can dramatically improve your stress resilience and overall wellbeing
• The synergistic effects of breathwork and cold exposure offer profound physiological benefits
• Building stress resilience requires controlled exposure, not avoidance
• Persistent negativity poses unseen risks to your mental and physical health
  
  
  

Connect with Paul Taylor :
Website: https://www.paultaylor.biz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/
Podcast: https://www.paultaylor.biz/podcast
Books: https://www.paultaylor.biz/books

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

What if you could tap into your body's own powerful healing abilities instead of just masking symptoms with drugs?

This episode explores ground-breaking regenerative therapies that unlock your cells' regenerative potential for true healing from the inside out. You'll discover how treatments like platelet-rich plasma are revolutionizing medicine by using your own blood platelets to repair tissue and reduce inflammation at the source.

It's the start of a whole new approach to achieving optimal health and longevity by working with your body, not against it. Get ready to be amazed by the cutting-edge yet natural therapies putting you in the driver's seat of your own wellbeing.


Episode Highlights:

• Is just living longer enough, or is maintaining a high quality of life equally crucial, especially in our later years?
• Why we shouldn't blindly trust or distrust what our body needs, as the truth often lies in the gray areas.
• Know the secrets to living longer and better by optimizing your nutrition and hormones through an integrated approach
• Understand the difference between conventional and functional medicine. Which approach works better?
• Learn the importance of regenerative medicine for longevity

Connect with Joya Van Der Laan :
Website: https://nourishhousecalls.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyavanderlaan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishhousecalls/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NourishHouseCalls/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NourishHouseCalls

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

Have you ever felt like the challenges in your life were just too big to overcome? Like your dreams were so lofty that pursuing them was pointless? Well, get ready to be inspired by a story of resilience and determination.

In this episode, we talk to Robby Kojetin, who went from struggling with depression, anxiety and financial ruin to literally standing on top of the world by summiting Mount Everest. He's going to share his incredible journey and the mindset shifts that allowed him to turn his biggest obstacles into the motivation to keep pushing forward against all odds.

If Robby can conquer his mental health battles and the brutal physical tolls to achieve such an ambitious goal, his story will make you rethink what's really possible when you refuse to make excuses. Whether your Everest is a career dream, personal ambition or checking off a bucket list adventure, this conversation will light a fire under you to go after it!


Episode Highlights:

• The small steps that sparked Robby's huge comeback from rock bottom
• How Robby's bucket list drove an extraordinary mission
• Overcoming suicidal thoughts by seeking life-saving support
• How to broke through self-doubting limits to achieve mind-blowing goals
• A simple visual hack to manifest your goals and dreams
• Create a bucket list that truly kickstarts an exceptional life
• Finding the balance between checking off dreams and living purposefully

Connect with Robby Kojetin :
Website: https://www.robbyspeaks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobbyKojetinSpeaker/
LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/robbykojetin
X: https://x.com/ListItLiveIt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbykojetin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdO82DbOV0OkgEljyY6RT2Q

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

Ever feel like there's an invisible force holding you back from living your best life?

Like limiting beliefs and patterns are keeping you stuck, despite your best efforts?

This week's guest has cracked the code to breaking free from those mental shackles once and for all. Michelle Masters reveals how our earliest childhood experiences and even ancestral lineages shape the unconscious biases dictating our reality.

Through her transformative work in family constellations, NLP, and positive psychology, Michelle guides people to uncover and release disempowering beliefs at the root. Get the tools to identify and overcome the deep-rooted limiting beliefs and patterns holding you back from living as your most authentic, confident self.


Episode Highlights:

• Michelle Masters' Approach to Achieving Goals
• Family Dynamics and Personal Growth
• Family Constellations and Therapeutic Approaches
• Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Patterning
• Belief Systems and Identity
• Intuition and Authenticity
  
  
  

Connect with Michelle Masters :
Website - https://michellemastersnlp.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michellemastersnlp/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/michellemastersnlp
Email - info@michellemastersnlp.com

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

Can you imagine waking up every morning without an alarm clock, free to spend your day however you want?

No boss to report to, no commute to dread, and no mortgage weighing you down.

Just pure adventure, exploration, and the entire world as your playground.

Sounds like a pipe dream? Not for Cameron Herold and Ashley Perona.

In this episode, we meet Cameron, the "CEO Whisperer," and Ashley, the travel extraordinaire behind Ever Wander Travel. These nomadic trailblazers ditched the status quo, sold most of their belongings, and escaped the corporate grind.

They're not just building a bucket list; they're living it. Join us as Cameron and Ashley, our inspiring nomad guides, show you how to turn those dream experiences into your everyday reality.


Episode Highlights:

• How to Escape the Corporate Hamster Wheel (Contrarian Strategies Involved Here!)
• The Reason Cameron and Ashley Sold 95% of Their Possessions
• How to Make Your Vivid Vision a Reality, No Matter How Audacious
• The Transformative Power of Immersive Travel
• Aligning Your Money, Purpose and Passion with Your Life Design
• Challenging Norms Around Conventional Family Life
• The Nonconformist's Playbook for Adopting an 'Adventure Mindset'
• Secrets for Attacking Debt, Killing Overhead, and Funding Your Wanderlust

Connect with Cameron Herold and Ashley Perona:
Cameron Herold’s website - https://cameronherold.com/
Ashley Perona - https://everwandertravel.com/
Ashley Perona on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/everwandertravel/

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
X - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

Do you dream big but struggle to take action? What's stopping you, lack of time, money, or something else?

Forget the excuses and get ready to "fucketlist" your way to an extraordinary life!

In this episode, Trav Bell sits down with Joonas Mengel, the man behind the viral "fucketlist" movement. Joonas shares his radical approach to goal-setting. Discover insight-bombs on overcoming money blocks, embracing failure, simplifying choices to reduce decision fatigue, and finding authenticity on social media.

Joonas' personal “fucketlist” items like running an ultramarathon and training for a bizarre Guinness record will light a fire under your ass to finally go on that crazy adventure!

Stop letting fear, doubt, or endless options paralyse you. Take action now by listening to the episode!

Episode Highlights:

• Why Decision Fatigue Is Draining Your Life
• The Scary Truth About Bucket Lists
• Why Failures Are Actually a Sign You’re Succeeding
• What Are You Willing to Give up to Achieve Your Goals?
• How to Avoid Social Media Distractions and Actually Do the Work
• The One Skill You Need to Make Your Wildest Dreams a Reality
• The Secret to Sticking to Your Plans and Avoiding Procrastination
• How to Leverage Social Media for Accountability and Avoid the BS
• Simple Steps to Ignite Your Dreams Even if You’re Feeling Lost
• The Scary Truth About Bucket List
  
  

Connect with Joonas Mengal :

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beforeidie.100/
Fucketlister Community - https://www.skool.com/fucketlist-free/about

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

Want to unlock the mindset of Olympic champions? Is it all just raw talent and superhuman work ethic, or is there a mental edge they possess?

Is it just raw talent and superhuman work ethic, or is there more to the story?

In this episode, we dive into the world of Australian elite athletes with 5-time Olympian and 2000 Sydney Games gold medalist, Natalie Cook. She shares her journey from beach volleyball champion to becoming a powerful speaker and advocate for change. Discover the surprising challenges athletes face and Natalie's bold vision to transform their future. Learn practical tools and strategies YOU can use to achieve your goals, even if you're not an athlete.

Learn Natalie’s transformation from beach volleyball champion into a motivational speaker and advocate for change. Plus, gain practical tools and strategies you can use to achieve your dreams, even if you’re not an athlete.

Ready to get a winning mindset and achieve peak performance? Tune in now!


Episode Highlights:

• The X-Factor That Separates Champions From the Rest
• Adopt the Champion Mindset of a 5-Time Olympian
• The Startling Reality of Professional Athletes After Retirement
• Why Even Olympians Need Coaches
• How to Assemble Your Dream Team
• Natalie’s Massive Vision to Change the Game for the Next Generation of Athletes
• How to Support Australian Athletes and Their Olympic Dreams

Connect with Natalie Cook :
Website - https://www.nataliecook.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NatalieCookOAMOLY/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecookoamoly/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natcook_official/?hl=en

Connect with Trav Bell:
Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TravBell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116
Book - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/book