Intelligent Change with Alex Ikonn

• Why Women Feel Broken About Sex, The Truth About Pleasure, Shame & Healing with Emma-Louise Boynton

  What if everything you’ve been taught about sex, desire, and your body is rooted in shame?In this deeply honest and transformational conversation, Alex Ikonn sits down with author and sex educator Emma to unpack the truth behind female pleasure, sexual shame, eating disorders, dating culture, and the inner healing required to finally feel whole.Emma shares her raw personal journey, from feeling “broken” around sex to discovering somatic healing, reconnecting with pleasure, and rebuilding her relationship with her own body. This episode dismantles the myths women carry about sex, worthiness, and intimacy, offering a grounded and compassionate path to healing.We explore:• Why so many women secretly feel “broken” around sex• The emotional and physical disconnect that blocks intimacy• How eating disorders and body image impact desire• What sex therapy really involves• The role of shame and suppression in female pleasure• How to reconnect to your body after years of self-judgment• “Seducing yourself” — the most healing practice• Why dating culture leaves people feeling empty• The courage required to love again after trauma• Boundaries, self-respect, and sexual communication• The myths we inherit about virginity, romance, and love• Why parenting and sexual education must change• How eroticism is connected to life force and inner alivenessThis is one of the most important conversations we’ve had — a brave, compassionate look at sexuality, healing, and self-acceptance.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – 🎙️ The sex conversation no one is having03:15 – 📘 Why Emma wrote this book05:20 – 💔 Feeling “broken” around sex08:40 – 🔥 The breakthrough moment in sex therapy12:15 – 🧠 Eating disorders & disconnect from the body18:44 – 😣 Why women feel alone in sexual shame23:10 – ✨ Learning to reconnect with pleasure28:30 – 💋 Seducing yourself & discovering desire34:55 – 🎭 Dating culture & doing things “for the plot”40:42 – ❤️ Finding love after deep healing46:58 – 🧩 Busting romance myths53:21 – 🚧 Boundaries, vulnerability & self-respect58:55 – 💞 Love as responsibility, not fantasy01:04:40 – 🧨 Debunking sex myths & the virginity narrative01:12:10 – 👶 Raising daughters with sexual wisdom01:16:50 – 🔥 Eroticism as life force01:21:20 – 🙏 Closing reflections + gratitude👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexIkonnPodcast👉 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/👉 Follow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouiseboynton/👉 Brought to you by: https://link.intelligentchange.com/tools68894b

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• Live Your own Life, Reclaim Your Life, and Become Fully Present - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

  What does it mean to live your own life, not the life others expect from you?In this deeply reflective and powerful episode, Alex Ikonn sits down with Dr Rangan Chatterjee — bestselling author, host of Feel Better, Live More, and one of the world’s leading voices on wellbeing — to explore identity, change, presence and the courage to let go of old versions of ourselves.Rangan opens up about the moment that changed his life forever, the pressure of living for external validation, and why most people never actually make the changes they know they need.This is a conversation about returning home to yourself.We explore:• Why most people live on autopilot without realising• The moment Rangan realised he wasn’t living his own life• The identity crisis triggered by losing his father• Why true change starts with awareness• Understanding the nervous system and emotional overload• Why presence is the most important skill in the modern world• Solitude, gratitude, connection and slowing down• Why journaling works when nothing else does• The lies we tell ourselves about success• How to design a life you actually want• Why even achievers feel empty without intention• What Rangan wants to actualise next in his life• How to start changing today — not “one day”This is one of the most grounding and expansive conversations we’ve filmed.If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed, this episode will bring you back to yourself.Chapters:00:00 🎙️ Intro02:00 🔍 Breaking down change and why regret is hidden perfectionism05:25 🕊️ The turning point after his father’s death09:14 ❓ The question that changed everything: Whose life am I living12:07 🎁 Seeing his father’s death as a gift14:55 🕯️ Mortality as the catalyst for living fully17:24 🔄 Choice and reframing your life20:15 🔓 The greatest prison is the one in your mind23:10 🌍 What he wants to experience now: presence25:50 🌿 Cultivating presence in a distracted world29:35 🚶 Solitude as the most important daily practice32:45 🍃 Why too much choice destroys presence35:05 🧩 Behaviors are downstream from inner discomfort38:57 📝 Journaling as an anchor for intentional living41:28 ✍️ The Three Question Journal: the framework45:00 ⚙️ The three principles of behavior change50:16 ✨ Gratitude and the science behind it54:50 💗 Which quality do I want to show today58:00 🔁 Why repetition leads to depth01:01:45 🧠 Understanding the Reticular Activating System01:03:50 🔍 Why you must examine belief systems to change your life01:10:08 🎸 Meeting his childhood hero John Bon Jovi01:12:40 🔥 Creating from authenticity not validation01:15:50 🪞 How mortality dissolves fear01:20:00 🙌 The real cost behind public success01:23:52 🔥 We become who we practice being👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexIkonnPodcast👉 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/👉 Follow Dr Rangan: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/👉 Explore Intelligent Change: https://link.intelligentchange.com/tools68894b

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• Why AI is the ultimate tool for Humans with Samy Samandjeu

  AI is moving fast but what does it mean for your identity, your work, your creativity, and your future?In this powerful and energising conversation, Alex Ikonn sits down with his close friend Samy Samandjeu — entrepreneur, futurist, and one of the most insightful young voices in AI — to explore how the world is changing and what we must do right now to stay aligned, relevant, and uniquely human.Together, they discuss the courage to show up online, how to build your digital identity, why AI won’t replace people (but people who use AI will), and how to prepare for the most transformative decade in human history.We explore:• Why Q4 is about getting it done, not overthinking alignment• Why personal identity online matters more than ever• The biggest mindset shift creators need in the age of AI• Why your uniqueness is your competitive advantage• How to build your “personal library” of content online• Why most people still don’t understand AI — and why that’s an opportunity• How to learn AI from zero using curiosity and reflection• Why people who embrace AI will grow exponentially• How business owners should approach AI adoption (Apple strategy)• What AI means for the future of work, knowledge, and humanity• Why the next trillionaires will come from building AI systems• How society will shift into an intelligent, abundant era• Why younger creators have a massive advantage• The power of expertise, focus, and lifelong learningThis episode blends futurism, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — offering a grounded blueprint for how to thrive in the AI era while staying true to yourself.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – 🎙️ Welcome01:00 – 📘 Alex on Q4: alignment vs getting things done01:06 – 🔥 Why Alex wants to return to consistent content01:12 – 🤖 Introducing AI and digital identity01:38 – 🌟 Samy on alignment and taking aligned action02:11 – ⏳ Why Q4 is about execution, not reflection02:47 – 🚀 Alex on seasons of life, deadlines, and returning to work03:33 – ❓ Why showing up online feels uncomfortable (but matters)04:00 – 👤 Your digital identity in the age of AI04:35 – 🧠 Samy: AI content is generic — uniqueness wins05:05 – 📚 Your content is your “life library”06:22 – ⚡ Why engagement doesn’t matter — your legacy does07:10 – 🌍 We’re still at day zero of AI adoption08:10 – 📈 Why founders must use AI daily09:20 – 🎓 How to learn AI from zero10:26 – 🧭 Guided learning, curiosity, and reflection12:00 – 📩 Screenshots, journaling, and asking better questions13:10 – 🧡 The reflective journey with AI14:20 – 💻 Why AI is a bicycle for the mind15:33 – 📉 Alex on the danger of staying traditional16:51 – 🍎 Why Alex’s approach mirrors Apple’s AI strategy19:17 – 🛳️ Big companies vs small companies adopting AI20:13 – ♻️ Why your team must embrace AI or fall behind21:48 – 📉 Two curves: people who use AI vs people who don’t23:05 – 🚨 What happens if you ignore AI23:50 – 🌐 Samy’s future vision for humanity24:53 – 💫 AI will give us back time, creativity, and presence25:53 – 🧬 Humans are toolmakers — AI is the ultimate tool27:20 – 🌄 The future of work, freedom, and abundance28:10 – 💎 Why young people have the biggest advantage29:12 – 🧠 Build expertise — the new wealth30:00 – 🙏 Closing reflections

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• James Duigan – The 4 Stages of Life: Living With Purpose, Success, Fatherhood, and the Power of Presence.

  What happens when you step away from success, fame, and identity and learn to live with true purpose?In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, James Duigan, founder of Bodyism, bestselling author, and wellness pioneer, sits down with Alex Ikonn for an honest reflection on life transitions, fatherhood, masculinity, and the lessons that come when you stop chasing and start being.They discuss the courage to rebuild after loss, the meaning of presence, and the mindset shifts that turn challenges into transformation.We explore:• Why leaving success behind can reveal who you truly are• Finding peace after burnout and rediscovering purpose• The lessons James learned from his father’s passing• The four stages of life: to me, through me, for me, by me• Building a healthy masculine identity rooted in love and truth• Why community, faith, and family are the real pillars of wellness• Daily rituals for grounding, cold plunges, journaling, and gratitude• The importance of emotional honesty with children• How to hold space and listen, not fix• The art of love, communication, and polarity in relationshipsThis conversation is raw, grounded, and deeply inspiring, a guide to living with intention, gratitude, and heart.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – 🎙️ Welcome and setting the tone — two mates catching up after six years02:30 – 💼 Leaving Bodyism and rediscovering identity after success05:07 – 💔 Losing his father and the lessons grief revealed07:00 – ⏳ Realizing life’s brevity and moving back to Australia09:18 – 💬 The four stages of life: to me, through me, for me, by me13:00 – 🧘 Embodying the mindset of “for me” in daily life16:10 – 🌱 Grounding, rest, and healing from burnout19:15 – 🧊 Morning routine: journaling, ice baths, sunlight, and surfing23:00 – 🤝 The power of good friends and supportive community25:30 – 🌇 Leaving London for Byron Bay and finding peace in simplicity29:40 – 🎯 Designing a life with intention and trust33:20 – 💭 Success, ego, and learning to create for love, not validation37:00 – 💕 Gratitude, journaling, and teaching kids emotional awareness40:50 – 🧒 Parenting with presence — honesty, listening, and love46:00 – 🕊️ Faith, spirituality, and returning to church49:00 – ⚖️ Embodying the masculine: provide, protect, and lead with love52:40 – 🏠 Relationships and the value of couples therapy55:10 – ❤️ Tools for connection: the fingertip method and pausing to respond58:00 – 🧠 Emotional awareness, ego, and communication01:00:10 – 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lessons in fatherhood and showing emotion01:02:20 – 🙏 The meaning of polarity and the masculine-feminine balance01:05:00 – 🌊 Living on purpose — working, creating, and serving01:08:00 – 💬 Gratitude, presence, and the beauty of sobriety01:10:00 – 🌟 Closing reflections — love, purpose, and human connection👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexIkonnPodcast👉 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/👉 Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesduigan/👉 Brought to you by: https://link.intelligentchange.com/tools68894b

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• ChatGPT Asked Me the Deepest Questions About Life, Purpose, and Gratitude

  What happens when you let AI ask you the deepest questions about life?In this raw and unscripted video, Alex Ikonn turns the tables and lets ChatGPT interview him — asking questions designed to pull out his most profound reflections on entrepreneurship, gratitude, purpose, and what it means to truly live.From taking leaps of faith to finding gratitude on the hardest days, this conversation goes beyond business and success to explore what Alex believes is the ultimate purpose of being alive.We explore:• The biggest life lesson Alex has learned as an entrepreneur• How to find gratitude even when life feels difficult• The transformative power of perspective and daily appreciation• Taking leaps of faith and trusting your inner guidance• Why failure and uncertainty are essential parts of growth• The one belief that changed Alex’s life completely• How gratitude and awareness can shift your reality• Why life itself is the greatest gift we’ve been given• The question every person should ask: “What will I make of my life?”This video is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and remember what really matters — because you are the main character of your own movie.👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexIkonnPodcast👉 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/👉 Learn more: https://link.intelligentchange.com/tools68894b

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