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Robert Greene: On Mastery, Power & The Sublime | Ep. 32

NYT bestselling author Robert Greene (@RobertGreeneOfficial (https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial]))  — the mind behind The 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature — sits down with Francesca Sipma for a conversation that is a deep, honest excavation of what it actually takes to master yourself. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code MASTRY at https://www.huel.com/mastry [https://www.huel.com/mastry]. New customers only. Robert pulls back the curtain on his writing process post-stroke, his meditation practice, and the intuitive decisions that built one of the most influential bodies of work. He also goes deep on the psychology of irrationality, narcissism, and why most successful people are still quietly unsatisfied. What you'll take away: Master your emotional reactions before they make decisions for you. Your uniqueness is the foundation of everything. Real discipline means tolerating boredom, slowness, and the work nobody sees. Intuition only works when the preparation behind it is deep. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Robert Greene's biggest misconception about himself (the 50 Cent story) 03:11 — Why Francesca named her entire company after Mastery 04:24 — How to become aware of your own irrational behavior 06:21 — Looking at your failures as a mirror for self-knowledge 11:40 — Analyzing your emotions instead of reacting to them 13:28 — The traits every truly successful person shares 17:34 — Robert listens to his own quotes from Mastery read aloud 20:00 — Francesca's story: leaving advertising, finding breathwork, building MASTRY 22:54 — Writing post-stroke: handwriting, editing one-handed, and finishing 12 chapters 29:14 — What still drives Robert to create after reaching the top 31:29 — The role of intuition in deep creative work 37:28 — Best practices vs. thinking for yourself 39:01 — Robert's Zen meditation practice explained in full 44:01 — Authenticity vs. strategy: can you be both? 49:52 — Can you achieve greatness and still be kind? (Jobs, Kobe, Musk) 55:59 — Robert on his long-term partner Ana and what actually sustains a relationship 1:00:35 — The Law of the Sublime: Robert's most personal book yet 1:04:39 — How peyote and Carlos Castaneda shaped his consciousness 1:15:00 — How to express yourself without fear of being misunderstood 1:21:47 — Wellness, hustle culture, and why Francesca doesn't have to choose 1:26:31 — What Robert's ideal day looks like now that the book is done 🔔 Subscribe, leave a review, and send it to one person who needs to hear it. 👍 Like this video to help more people find this conversation. 📲 Share it. Connect with MASTRY: 🌐 mastry.com 📸 Instagram: @mastryexperience 🎵 TikTok: @mastryexperience Connect with Robert Greene: Instagram: @robertgreeneofficial (https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/])YouTube: @RobertGreeneOfficial (https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial])Website:  robertgreene.com [http://robertgreene.com]This episode’s Mastry App recommendation is Embracing Obstacles (Inspired by Ryan Holiday) (http://app.mastry.me/s/bPCcRE [http://app.mastry.me/s/bPCcRE]) . Download theMastry App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share]). Subscribe and follow for more! * Mastry Experience's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience [https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg]) * Mastry Experience’s Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335]) * Mastry Experience’s TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience [https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience]) Mastry Experience’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/]) #RobertGreene #Mastery #PersonalDevelopment #LawsOfHumanNature #48LawsOfPower #PeakPerformance #Discipline #Intuition #SelfAwareness #MASTRY #PersonalGrowth #Breathwork #MindsetCoach #HighPerformance #ZenMeditation #FindYourPurpose #Spirituality #SelfMastery #TheSublime #FrancescaSipma

Ep31: From Sports to Business: An Entrepreneur & Investor Shares the Secret to Peak Performance

This episode is a masterclass in elite performance, evolving identity, and the unconventional path to success. Host Francesca Sipma sits down with Brandon Hance, a serial entrepreneur and former elite quarterback, to discuss the intersection of high-stakes business and your inner world. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code MASTRY at Huel.com/Mastry [http://huel.com/Mastry]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Brandon pulls back the curtain on the identity entrepreneurs often feel they must perform for investors. He shares his radical shift from managing the perception of performance to optimizing for actual creative output through rest, reflection, and open heart-to-heart calibration. From his days replacing Drew Brees at Purdue to building a music tech giant in Mumbai at 23, Brandon explores how principles in sports translate to the boardroom. The conversation reaches a profound peak as they debate the highest state of achievement: is it raw strength, deep intuition, or the advanced infusion of love into business? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * The Performance Trap: How to break the cycle of performing for others and step into your authentic leadership identity. * Athletic Intelligence in Business: Applying "film room" tactics to your company to create a shared scoreboard and radical transparency. * The "No Bad Days" Framework: Brandon’s rule for processing setbacks and transitioning back into an empowered state. * Reframing Disloyalty: Why running yourself into the ground is actually a disservice to your investors and team. * Fear vs. Love: Why the most advanced version of high performance requires a shift from fear-based drive to connected, integrated power. CONNECT WITH BRANDON HANCE: * LinkedIn:Brandon Hance (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhance [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhance]) * X: @brandonhance_ * Instagram: @brandonhance CONNECT WITH FRANCESCA SIPMA & THE MASTRY EXPERIENCE:] * Website: francescasipma.com [https://www.francescasipma.com] | mastryexperience.com [https://www.mastryexperience.com] * Instagram:@francescasipma (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/francescasipma [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/francescasipma]) TIMESTAMP HIGHLIGHTS: * [00:00] - Introduction & The Mastry Card: Where are you still performing? * [04:15] - Managing Investor Perception vs. True Loyalty to the Mission. * [08:30] - The Football Foundation: Camaraderie, male love, and replaceability. * [13:40] - Accelerating High School: The drive that led to Purdue and USC. * [18:00] - 23 in Mumbai: Building a music tech empire with 53 PhDs. * [24:45] - The Power of Quitting: When to pivot and when to walk away. * [30:10] - The Film Room Mentality: Bringing transparency and scorecards to your business. * [36:00] - "No Bad Days": The mental training ground of the Brandon Boot Camp. * [42:15] - Love in Business: Why the heart is the connective tissue for intuition. * [48:30] - Live HypnoBreathwork Session: Navigating fear, purpose, and the "brown mud" of stuck identities. * [55:00] - Final Wisdom: Taking the first step before the path is revealed. This episode’s Mastry App recommendation is Decision Making (http://app.mastry.me/s/h8MZxr [http://app.mastry.me/s/h8MZxr]) under Corporate Category. Download theMastry App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share]) and explore this session to experience it for yourself.  Subscribe and follow for more! * Mastry Experience's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience [https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg]) * Mastry Experience’s Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335]) * Mastry Experience’s TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience [https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/]) If you’re ready to trade your "CEO mask" for true mastery, please LIKE this video, SHARE it with an entrepreneur in the trenches, and SUBSCRIBE to join a community committed to the work. #HighPerformance #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #HypnoBreathwork #EliteMindset #Leadership #SomaticHealing #TheMastryExperience #BrandonHance #FrancescaSipma

Ep.30: What This Investor Asked That Changed a Female Founder's Business | Hannah Kohlberg

Get ready for a heart-opening and deeply intuitive conversation as Francesca Sipma welcomes the brilliant Hannah Kohlberg to The Mastry Experience. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code MASTRY at huel.com/Mastry [http://huel.com/Mastry]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hannah is more than just a HypnoBreathwork Coach and investor; she's a living testament to turning childhood struggles into purpose-driven power. In this episode, she dives into her personal evolution, sharing how breathwork became the missing link to understanding her past, sparking emotional breakthroughs, and finally coming home to herself. We explore the transformative synergy between breathwork and intuitive action, and how this practice can completely rewrite your personal and professional growth trajectory. Hannah’s wisdom shines as she emphasizes the profound role of love and connection, especially when healing complex family dynamics. Francesca also opens up about a powerful moment of alignment: how Hannah's investment in her business didn't just provide capital, but acted as a mirror, reconnecting Francesca to her deepest mission. This episode is a beautiful reminder that when you find your voice and commit to supporting others from a place of authenticity, transformation becomes inevitable. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Hannah’s inspiring journey from navigating childhood struggles to becoming a successful coach and investor. * The unique way HypnoBreathwork integrates with your past experiences to spark emotional breakthroughs. * Why making business decisions from a place of "alignment" is the key to sustainable success (a pivotal insight for both Francesca and Hannah!). * How focusing on love and connection can radically heal and improve family dynamics. * Hannah's powerful commitment to finally using her voice and insights to uplift her community. Connect with Francesca Sipma & Mastry Experience: * Website: francescasipma.com & mastryexperience.com  * Instagram: @francescasipma & @mastryexperience Timestamp Highlights: * [00:00] - Introduction: Hannah’s journey from childhood to HypnoBreathwork Coach * [05:15] - The transformative power of breathwork in personal growth * [12:30] - Emotional breakthroughs and integrating past experiences * [18:00] - The profound importance of love and connection in family life * [25:45] - Francesca shares how Hannah’s investment reconnected her to her mission (The Power of Alignment) * [32:10] - Using intuitive action steps in life and business * [38:00] - Hannah’s commitment to using her voice and supporting others This episode’s Mastry App recommendation is Present Parenting (http://app.mastry.me/s/13rlid [http://app.mastry.me/s/13rlid]) & Patience in Parenting (http://app.mastry.me/s/QZACOz [http://app.mastry.me/s/QZACOz])  under Parenting Category.. Download theMastry App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share]) and explore this session to experience it for yourself.  Subscribe and follow for more! * Mastry Experience's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience [https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg]) * Mastry Experience’s Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335]) * Mastry Experience’s TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience [https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/]) 👍 Like if this gave you permission to come back to yourself 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell — new episodes every week 📲 Share with a mom, a founder, or anyone building from empty #PersonalDevelopment #FeminineLeadership #HypnoBreathwork #TheMastryExperience #FrancescaSipma #HannahKohlberg #MomWellness #NervousSystemHealing #FemaleFounder #SpiritualBusiness #SelfMastery #PeakPerformance #IntuitiveAction #ConsciousBusiness #MindfulParenting #Breathwork #AlignedAction #WomensEmpowerment #SubconsciousMind #PurposeDriven

Ep.29: How to Manifest What You Want (Nervous System Regulation + Subconscious Reprogramming)

What if the reason you can't reach your next level has nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with what your nervous system believes it's allowed to hold? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code MASTRY at huel.com/Mastry [http://huel.com/Mastry]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! In this episode, Francesca Sipma sits down with Christina Van Ert — doctor of physical therapy, HypnoBreathwork facilitator, creator of Club Serotonin, and the woman behind the viral TikTok @thequantumchris — for a conversation that lives at the intersection of neuroscience, stoicism, native wisdom, quantum physics, and deep personal healing. Christina grew up navigating a chaotic childhood, became a high performer across multiple careers, and found herself hitting the same invisible ceiling — in business, in relationships, in self-belief — until she stopped pushing and started regulating. Her story isn't about having it all figured out. It's about what happens when you stop abandoning yourself and finally let your nervous system catch up to the life you're building. This episode is for the high achiever who intellectualizes everything, does all the inner work, and still feels something quietly blocking them. That block has a name — and this conversation will help you find it. WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH: → Why "working hard" can be the very thing repelling what you want — and what to do instead → How your nervous system determines your capacity to hold success, abundance, and love → The real meaning of Amor Fati and why stoicism is a peak performance tool, not just philosophy → What authenticity has to do with your frequency — and why it's actually the highest vibration → How to recognize when you're self-abandoning in relationships — and how to stop it in real time → Why ancient wisdom, quantum physics, and neuroscience are all saying the exact same thing TIMESTAMPS: * [00:00] - Introduction: Hannah’s journey from childhood to HypnoBreathwork Coach * [05:15] - The transformative power of breathwork in personal growth * [12:30] - Emotional breakthroughs and integrating past experiences * [18:00] - The profound importance of love and connection in family life * [25:45] - Francesca shares how Hannah’s investment reconnected her to her mission (The Power of Alignment) * [32:10] - Using intuitive action steps in life and business * [38:00] - Hannah’s commitment to using her voice and supporting others Connect with Christina Van Ert: TikTok: @thequantumchris (https://www.tiktok.com/@thequantumchris [https://www.tiktok.com/@thequantumchris])YouTube: @thequantumchris (https://www.youtube.com/@thequantumchris [https://www.youtube.com/@thequantumchris])Substack: https://substack.com/@thequantumchris [https://substack.com/@thequantumchris]Website: www.clubserotonin.com [https://www.clubserotonin.com/] CONNECT WITH FRANCESCA SIPMA & THE MASTRY EXPERIENCE: Website: francescasipma.com [https://francescasipma.com] | mastryexperience.com [https://mastryexperience.com] Instagram:@francescasipma (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/francescasipma [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/francescasipma]) &@mastryexperience (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/mastryexperience [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/mastryexperience]) This episode’s Mastry App recommendation is Love Flow (http://app.mastry.me/s/fQbyh0 [http://app.mastry.me/s/fQbyh0]) under Love Category. Download theMastry App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share]) and explore this session to experience it for yourself.  * Mastry Experience's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience [https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg]) * Mastry Experience’s Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335]) * Mastry Experience’s TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience [https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/]) If this episode hit close to home — share it with someone who's been carrying it alone. 👍 Like if this gave language to something you've been feeling 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell — new episodes every week 📲 Share with someone ready to stop abandoning themselves #PersonalDevelopment #SelfMastery #NervousSystemHealing #HypnoBreathwork #ChristinaVanErt #FrancescaSipma #TheMastryExperience #Stoicism #QuantumPhysics #NativeWisdom #AmorFati #AncientWisdom #RelationshipHealing #ShadowWork #LimitingBeliefs #PeakPerformance #SpiritualGrowth #Breathwork #SubconsciousMind #HighPerformance

Ep28: Coach Couldn’t Show Up on Social Media… Until This Breakthrough

What’s actually stopping you from being seen? In this episode of The Mastry Experience, Francesca Sipma guides a real-time HypnoBreathwork® session with a coach who feels blocked showing up on camera — overthinking, perfectionism, and fear of judgment keeping her stuck. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code MASTRY at Huel.com/Mastry [http://huel.com/Mastry]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! What unfolds is a powerful shift from self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and intuitive action. You’ll witness how subconscious conditioning, childhood experiences, and nervous system patterns directly impact your ability to show up, speak, and lead. And more importantly — how quickly that can change. In this episode: – The real reason you overthink and hesitate before posting – How childhood conditioning creates fear of being seen – Why perfectionism blocks your message (and your business) – The difference between speaking from your head vs. your intuition – How to build confidence on camera through nervous system work – The fastest way to move from fear → action This is what it looks like to rewire your identity in real time. Connect with Francesca Sipma & The Mastry Experience: * Website: francescasipma.com [https://www.francescasipma.com] | mastryexperience.com [https://www.mastryexperience.com] * Instagram:@francescasipma (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/francescasipma [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/francescasipma]) &@mastryexperience (https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience [https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience]) TIMESTAMP HIGHLIGHTS: * [00:00] - Introduction: The cost of playing small and the "500-take" struggle. * [04:15] - The Childhood Root: Being loud, being hit, and the loss of expressiveness. * [08:30] - Reprogramming vs. Tactical Reps: The two-pronged approach to bravery. * [11:00] - HypnoBreathwork® Session Begins: Dropping into the belly and heart. * [16:45] - Inner Child Healing: Visualizing safety and hearing the mother’s support. * [21:10] - Stepping into Power: Seeing the women you are meant to impact. * [24:30] - The Message: Visualizing the raw, messy, and authentic video post. * [28:00] - Post-Session Integration: The "Remembrance" of joy and authority. * [33:15] - The $10K Post Story: Why intuition beats the "marketing algorithm." * [39:00] - Closing: How to breathe on your content for maximum efficiency. This episode’s Mastry App recommendation is I Am Enough (http://app.mastry.me/s/YkIwJm [http://app.mastry.me/s/YkIwJm]) Download the Mastry App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.mastry.app&pcampaignid=web_share]) and explore this session to experience it for yourself. Subscribe and follow for more! * Mastry Experience's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience [https://www.youtube.com/@mastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Op50ZHIJ2IGWMnSOniwL1?si=x_HQ7FufTeKyndMt7sH4tg]) * Mastry Experience’s Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mastry-experience/id1851858335]) * Mastry Experience’s TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience [https://www.tiktok.com/@themastryexperience]) * Mastry Experience’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/mastryexperience/]) If Jaen’s journey to finding her voice inspired you today, please LIKE this video, SHARE it with an entrepreneur who is hiding their light, and SUBSCRIBE to join our global community of self-mastery. #HypnoBreathwork #VisibilityBlock #Perfectionism #ImposterSyndrome #SomaticHealing #IntuitiveAction #EntrepreneurMindset #TheMastryExperience #InnerChildHealing #PersonalDevelopment #FrancescaSipma