Vex King: Why You're Chasing Purpose the Wrong Way

Vex King: Why You're Chasing Purpose the Wrong Way

How does someone go from homelessness, poverty and violence to selling over 3 million books worldwide?  Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Vex King reveals the single mindset shift that ended his victim story, why your sense of purpose only ever exists in the present moment, and the "spiritual ego" trap that keeps so many seekers stuck. Recorded live, this is one of the most honest conversations John Vincent has had on self-love, healing, manifestation and what it really means to live a whole life. Vex King is the Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Healing Is the New High, Closer to Love and Things No One Taught Us About Love. A mind coach and one of the leading voices in modern personal development, Vex rose to fame on Instagram before his debut, Good Vibes, Good Life, went on to sell over 2.5 million copies, get translated into 40 languages, spend 132 weeks on the Sunday Times bestseller list and land at number 18 on the Sunday Times Top 100 books of the past 50 years. Born into hardship after losing his father as a baby, he turned his life around to build an audience of millions. In this episode you'll learn: ◼ The mindset shift that ended his victim story, and why seeing yourself as a victim keeps your life stuck ◼ Why your purpose only exists in the present moment, and how chasing it in the future is the reason you can't find it ◼ The "sunshine" truth that means nothing inside you is ever actually missing ◼ Why he walked away from TV shows, lucrative courses and even an approach from OnlyFans to stay aligned with who he is ◼ How to tell genuine, nourishing excitement apart from the empty dopamine spike ◼ The difference between passion and anger, and why anger never takes you anywhere good ◼ How to spot the "spiritual ego" in yourself before it traps you Key Moments: 0:00 Intro 1:33 The second-ever live John Vincent Podcast 2:44 Vex's story begins: a blank canvas 3:22 Growing up with homelessness, poverty, violence and racism 5:35 The book that changed his life (and how he got hold of it) 6:59 Was there a mentor? His mum's visit to the guru 10:47 The seed that was planted, and the vanishing woman on the train platform 14:59 Synchronicities, omens and deciding to trust the path 16:43 Quitting his corporate job with no backup plan 17:18 The hustles: clothing lines, the music industry and "Good Vibes Only" 21:50 "What are you doing with your life?" 22:48 Anger, Wing Chun and the true self 25:15 The sunshine analogy: why nothing in you is missing 29:21 Why every wisdom tradition points to the same truth 30:11 Why you should never take anything personally 32:37 The Four Agreements, the Enneagram and our hidden fears 36:28 Passion vs anger: "What happened to you?" 38:24 Making a living without selling your soul 38:47 Turning down TV, courses and OnlyFans to stay aligned 42:20 The real price we pay for clinging on 43:33 The conversation that changed everything 49:22 Why purpose only exists in the present moment 51:31 The trap of the spiritual ego 55:09 Can a nurse or a bus driver really live this way? 56:05 Finding purpose in everyday interactions 57:55 The miserable ticket seller who could change lives 59:22 Why real change starts small (and starting from zero) 1:00:55 How trust compounds over time 1:02:23 True excitement vs the dopamine spike 1:04:06 Final reflections Welcome to The John Vincent Podcast, where we explore ancient healing and modern medicine, and the best ways, both old and new, to help people enjoy naturally healthy lives. Hosted by John Vincent, co-founder of LEON [https://leon.co/], the podcast brings together the world's leading doctors, scientists, nutritionists, healers and practitioners of indigenous wisdom to explore health in body, mind, spirit and emotion, and to pin down what we can actually do to live and heal well. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Health and Capitalism: the need for wholeness and how LEON will help

When I started The John Vincent Podcast, I did not know I was going to buy back LEON. I recently did so. And it gives me a whole new way of helping you enjoy natural health. And a very practical perspective on how we need to become aware of how everything is linked.When I started The John Vincent Podcast, I did not know I was going to buy back LEON. I recently did so. And it gives me a whole new way of helping you enjoy natural health. And a very practical perspective on how we need to become aware of how everything is linked. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Pivot to Prevention: 2 NHS Doctors Quit Their Jobs to Help You Put Health Back Into Your Own Hands

In this episode, I am lucky to have spoken to two doctors and pioneers in preventative medicine. Claire Merifield and Alasdair Scott were doctors in the NHS for years. But after being disillusioned by the medical system, they realised what their patients really needed was preventative, personalised healthcare. So they set up Selph, using their respective expertise to create a system with which they help people get to know their health profiles, risk factors, lifestyle and prevention opportunities through diagnostic testing and health coaching.  Claire Merifield is a microbiome PhD, a London GP and a Breathworks Mindfulness instructor. Alasdair Scott is a microbiome scientist, former cancer surgeon in the NHS and a researcher with Imperial College. They cover: * Why pivoting to prevention is urgent. * Positive proactivity your future health - some of the diseases we think are ‘inevitable’ are actually preventable. * Is the study of “medicine” the same thing as the study of “health”? * Medicine 3.0: what it is, Lifespan vs health span and personalised medicine  * How to create achievable goals, avoid unattainable trends, and create environments in which you can access the health you have a right to.  * The current state of health advice: influencers and scaremongering * Evidence-based vs evidence-informed approaches (there’s an important difference) * Understanding testing and diagnostics * What counts as ‘safe’ treatments * The role of emotional and spiritual health, mindfulness, and the gut in physical wellbeing I’m so grateful to Claire and Alasdair who made a brave leap to do the right thing for us, even if it takes a lot of hard work and re-wiring of how we, as a population, are taught to think about our health.  Learn more about Selph here: https://www.selph.co.uk [https://www.selph.co.uk/] (The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Your Skin Needs More Love: Adapting For The Season and For Your Body Type w/ Weleda’s Elizabeth King

In this third episode recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medical Congress 2025, I spoke with Holistic Facialist, Elizabeth King. Elizabeth is Weleda UK's Esthetician Education Lead and has specialised in the anthroposophic-based holistic approach to caring for the skin for over 24 years. An experienced trainer, Elizabeth has created Weleda’s Ofqual regulated, CFI Level 4 Certificate course for Holistic Estheticians, focused on the life of touch. Elizabeth ran a private skincare practice in London and was featured in Vogue as one of the top five facialists. She has looked after many high-profile clients and celebrities over the years and has a particular interest in rosacea, teenage acne, and irritated, hypersensitive skin conditions. In today’s episode, Elizabeth explores: - what are the rhythms in nature that affect our skin and beauty? - How can you work with them to optimise your skincare and self care? - What are the three body types that Elizabeth works with? - Which body type are you? - How will that inform what you put on your skin and how to apply it? - How can your skincare help you find out more about your whole self? - What is a skin barrier? - What is a lymphatic pathway? - What are the surprising effects of the value of touch? - Why nature’s ingredients holds the wisdom our skin is asking for. Elizabeth reminds us to listen to our bodies and planet in a world that makes it easy not to, by honouring nature and individuality in our skincare and self care. Elizabeth’s credentials include: 3 year diploma in Health & Beauty Technology Further qualifications: Reflexology, Aromatherapy and energy work Principal of Dr. Hauschka UK training (1999-2011)  Anthroposophic study through 4 year part-time Eurythmy intensive (2017-2021) (The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

(Pt. 4) How Your Mind Will Heal You (if it knows what to fix) with Dr. Leo Pruimboom

This is the final part of my episode with Dr Leo Pruimboom, a pioneer in cPNI. I was incredibly lucky to speak with him at the 2025 Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress. Our conversation offered me a new understanding into how much health we can have access to if we know how to truly sense what our bodies are telling us, and how to manage the consequences of modern inventions. His personal story of transformation, and healing anecdotes from his clients will allow you to imagine a life full of possibility and ‘miracles’ that we are not typically taught to believe in. Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (CPNI) challenges the reductionist, symptom-focused model of modern medicine. Instead, CPNI is a science of wholeness: it studies how the neurological, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems are interconnected and shaped by our emotions, history, and environment. CPNI puts the individual at the center of healthcare, seeking root causes, promoting healthy habits, and empowering patients to actively participate in their own wellbeing. In this episode we cover: How CPNI (clinical psychoneuroimmunology) reveals that everything is connected—mind, body, brain, immune system, and environment. How we’ve been taught to see systems as separate and why that reductionism isn’t serving us. The impact of emotions on physical health, inflammation, and immunity. Do toxic emotions exist? How to sense what out bodies need and why modern life makes this hard Comfortable habits vs challenges that make us healthy. Why variety, spontaneity, and movement breaks protect our health. What our cravings mean, hunger and micronutrient sensing. Why intermittent fasting, ketosis, and diets must be understood in context, not as dogma. How our environment shapes our microbiome. The role of energy, frequency, and electrical signaling in health. The difference between appropriate and inappropriate emotions. Why monotony is dangerous for our health and variety is medicine. His seemingly miraculous healing stories, and how processing a childhood trauma cured his lifelong condition in hours. The role of sensing, intuition, and embodied intelligence. Why the blueprint of life isn’t in our genes—it’s in our behavior, context, and choices. How our inventions (from chairs to supermarkets) carry unintended health consequences—and how to deal with them. How we are more in charge of our health than we think. Why the doctor’s role is shifting. (The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns. No part of this episode should be taken as a claim to prevent, treat, or cure cancer.) ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.