Wake Up with Chris Donnelly

• S2 Ep2: Shaolin Warrior Master WARNING The Collapse of The West! This Modern Habit Is Killing Millions!

  You don’t need more motivation. You need mastery. In this episode, I sat down with ‪Master Shi Heng Yi  one of the world’s most respected voices on self-discipline, inner strength, and mental clarity. He’s not here to give you life hacks. He’s here to teach you how to face the uncomfortable truth: that most of us are running from ourselves. We unpack what it really means to live with presence, power, and purpose and how to stop letting your emotions, distractions, and past pain run the show. From overcoming addiction to comfort to understanding why we are the cause of our suffering, this conversation is a blueprint for those ready to step out of autopilot and take their mind back. If you’ve ever felt anxious, undisciplined, or like something’s missing, this is your wake-up call. Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 1:10 Early Years 3:20 Rebelling 6:40 How to Deal with Comparison & Competitiveness 10:00 How to Figure Out the Purpose of Life 12:12 Epidemic of Addiction & Greed 17:00 What to Do When Times Get Hard 20:00 Pain & Failure Can Sometimes Be Good 25:05 Demon Hand, Buddha Heart 28:00 Is This the Life You Want to Live? 30:00 How Can People Motivate Themselves? 33:00 Why Discipline Is Needed 34:00 How to Confront Your Demons 35:30 Have You Got a Dead Corpse in the Basement? 40:30 Your Thoughts Become Who You Are 42:50 5 Hindrances to Sensory Growth 45:50 R.A.I.N. Method 48:00 How to Stop Getting Triggered 50:00 You Can’t Grow When Comfortable 54:20 How to Grow Your Heart 56:10 Consistency Is More Powerful Than Intensity 1:00:08 Failure vs. Success 1:02:15 How to Focus on Goals 1:05:00 How to Let Things Go 1:06:00 How to Bring the Shaolin Spirit into Your Life Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en  Follow Master Shi Heng Yi: https://www.instagram.com/shihengyi.online/?hl=en  Master Shi Heng Yi's Book: https://linktr.ee/shihengyi.online

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• S2 Ep1: How to STOP Getting Defensive, Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Power! Jefferson Fisher

  You don’t need to shout to be heard. You don’t need to win every argument to be respected. And you don’t need to fear difficult conversations, if you know how to lead them. In this episode, trial lawyer and #1 speaking coach Jefferson Fisher shares the communication frameworks that have made him one of the most trusted voices online for navigating conflict, setting boundaries, and speaking with confidence. We explore why less is more when you speak, how to stay calm under pressure, and the one mindset shift that instantly makes you more magnetic in any room. From boardrooms to relationships, Jefferson’s practical tools will help you argue less, say more, and lead without raising your voice. If you’ve ever struggled with people pleasing, being heard, or standing your ground, this one’s for you. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Why Words Matter More Than Ever  1:30 Jefferson’s Backstory  4:50 Jefferson Powerful Online Voice  7:10 “What You Say Is Who You Are”  9:50 How to Spot a Liar  12:55 Nervous Before a Hard Conversation? Try This  15:20 Declutter Your Sentences, STOP Saying Um  17:45 Power of Speed & Tone in Speech  21:00 Why You Might Sound Like You're Lying  24:00 "Don’t Be a Waterfall, Be a Well"  27:00 How to Argue Less and Say More  30:00 How to Spot “Knots” in a Conversation  33:25 How to Lean Into Conflict  36:40 Feel an Argument Coming? Do This First  41:30 People Mirror Your Frequency, Use It Wisely  43:30 How to STOP Reacting to Insults  46:30 The Power of Letting Go  50:00 Stop Forcing Your Opinion, Try This Instead  56:00 The 3-Step Framework for Difficult Conversations  1:01:30 How to Argue Like a Lawyer  1:04:40 How to Say “NO” With Confidence  1:07:00 How to Clearly Set Boundaries  1:11:00 How to STOP People Pleasing  1:14:35 How to Stay Calm When Insulted  1:21:00 How to Apologise Properly  1:22:45 What to Say After a Bad Apology  1:25:30 How to Deal With a Narcissist  1:29:00 How to STOP Getting Defensive  1:30:30 Handling Insults at Work  1:33:00 How to Have Tough Conversations at Work  1:34:00 How Jefferson Leads His Business Link to Book: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en Follow Jefferson: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/?hl=en

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• S1 Ep16: Psychologist Reveals Mental Hacks That Will Unlock Your Dream Life In 3 Months - Maya Raichoora

  This episode might change the way you think about mindset forever. At just 17, Maya Raichoora was diagnosed with a chronic illness that left her unable to walk, eat, or even attend school. Doctors told her she’d never recover fully. But what changed everything wasn’t just treatment — it was visualisation. Maya shares the exact moment her healing journey began, how she used mental imagery to rewire her brain, and the powerful mindset tools she now teaches in her new book “Visualise.” If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or like you’re living in survival mode This conversation is a blueprint for getting back to yourself. Chapter: 00:00 – Introduction 02:31 – Introducing Maya 03:24 – Maya’s Early Life as a High Performer 04:09 – Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 05:19 – The Mental and Physical Struggle 06:39 – Isolation and Shame 08:39 – Searching for a Cure Worldwide 09:39 – The Question That Changed Everything 10:39 – Visualising a New Future 12:09 – The Obsession with the Mind-Body Connection 13:09 – Turning Pain into Purpose 14:09 – How to Start Visualising 15:09 – Building Your Future Self Through Reps 16:39 – The Power of Slowing Down 19:09 – Mind Like a Lake: A Visualisation for Calm 20:39 – The Energy Diet No One Talks About 22:39 – Recognising Your Seasons 26:09 – Hibernation Mode for High Performers 28:09 – Spring, Summer, and Harvest Cycles 30:39 – Following Your Own Race 33:39 – Building a Character-Driven Identity 36:09 – Taking Radical Responsibility 39:39 – The Real Role of Social Media 42:09 – Internal vs External Validation 45:39 – When You're Overwhelmed by Feedback 48:39 – Building Mental Fitness Habits 51:39 – Celebrating the Present Moment 54:39 – Letting Go of the Hustle Guilt 57:39 – Learning to Delete, Not Just Add 01:00:39 – Visualising Nike-Level Mindset 01:03:39 – Book Writing, Reading, and Rewriting Beliefs 01:06:39 – Building Accessible Tools for Young People 01:09:39 – Future Plans for Mental Fitness Education 01:12:39 – Why We Avoid Hard Conversations 01:15:39 – 6 Vulnerable Questions That Build Deep Connection 01:18:39 – Managing Stress Through Language and Awareness Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en  Follow Maya: https://www.instagram.com/maya.mental.fitness/?hl=en  Link to book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/465180/visualise-by-raichoora-maya/9781846048524

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• S1 Ep15: Tetris, The KGB, and a $15 Million Gamble – The Untold True Story

  No one teaches you how to walk into Soviet negotiations on a tourist visa and walk out with one of the biggest gaming deals in history. Today, I’m sitting down with Henk Rogers, the entrepreneur who brought Tetris to the world and outplayed billion-dollar corporations to secure the rights. His journey is a masterclass in risk-taking, negotiation, and reinvention. We dive into: - How Henk convinced Nintendo to bet on Tetris - The truth behind the movie vs. reality: what really happened in Moscow - The Game Boy deal that changed gaming forever - How a near-death experience turned him into a climate change activist - His new book, The Perfect Game: Tetris: From Russia with Love, where he reveals the untold story behind the Tetris battle and what Hollywood didn’t show Now, he’s on a mission to make the world 100 percent renewable by 2045, and he’s already led Hawaii to become the first state to commit. This is about big risks, big wins, and using success to change the world. Let’s get into it. Chapters:  0:00 The Origin Story Begins 1:23 Henk's Humble Beginnings 3:19 Following Love All the Way to Japan 6:00 Bringing Western Games to the East 10:00 Betting the Farm Literally 11:00 The Moment Henk Found Tetris 20:00 Tetris Meets Game Boy 23:00 Entering the Soviet Union… on a Tourist Visa 24:00 The KGB Is Now Involved 31:00 Negotiating Behind the Iron Curtain 39:00 When It All Nearly Fell Apart 40:00 Why the Tetris Launch Initially Flopped 48:00 Henk & Alexey Pajitnov Friendship 53:00 Fact vs Fiction Does the Movie Get It Right 57:00 How Writing His Book Came to Be 59:00 Henk's Near Death Experience 1:01:00 Henk’s Mission to Ditch Carbon Fuels for Good 1:02:00 How Much Henk Sold His Company For 1:03:00 How to Actually Make Renewables Profitable 1:09:00 Henk's New App to Help Climate Change 1:11:00 Advice for the Next Generation of Dreamers 1:12:00 The Real Story Behind Henk’s Book Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en  Follow Henk: https://www.instagram.com/henkrogers/?hl=en  Link to Henk's Book: https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/the-perfect-game

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• S1 Ep14: Neuroscientist REVEALS: The Truth About Discipline, Laziness, Stress & Dopamine - TJ Power

  Social media is hijacking your brain. Dopamine overload is killing your focus. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are wrecking your body. The modern world is designed to keep you addicted, distracted, and exhausted. So how do you take back control? In this episode, neuroscientist TJ Power explains the science behind dopamine, addiction, and productivity. The author of DOSE: The Brain Chemistry That Drives Happiness & How to Optimize It, TJ has trained over 80,000 people in brain chemistry optimisation, helping them rewire their habits, overcome distractions, and regain control of their minds. We also dive into dopamine fasting, the ideal morning routine for peak productivity, and why your phone might be the biggest obstacle to deep focus. If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, this conversation will give you strategies for resetting your brain and reclaiming your focus. Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 2:00 TJ’s Upbringing 5:00 Family Friendship with Jay Shetty 6:00 Growing Up with OCD 8:40 TJ’s Party Phase 11:00 Hitting Rock Bottom 14:00 TJ’s Teachings Begin 15:30 The DOSE Framework Explained 23:00 The Power of Slowing Down in Nature 24:30 Chris Sells His Company 29:00 A Smarter Way to Set Goals 32:00 Why Entrepreneurs Often Struggle with Addiction 39:00 What Alcohol Really Does to Your Dopamine 43:00 TJ’s Dad Quits Drinking 48:00 Understanding Serotonin 51:00 Why Mental Health Issues Are on the Rise 53:00 Boosting Motivation by 48% (Yes, Really) 58:00 The Surprising Benefits of Watching More TV 1:03:30 Is Cold Water Therapy Actually Effective? 1:06:00 How to Enter a Flow State 1:12:30 How Your Diet Impacts Brain Function 1:18:00 How to Boost Melatonin and Sleep Better 1:22:30 Does WHOOP Accurately Track Sleep & Fitness? 1:24:00 What Is Oxytocin (and Why It Matters) 1:27:00 Single vs. Relationship Oxytocin – What’s the Difference? 1:31:00 How Oxytocin Relates to Sex and Intimacy 1:35:00 The Science of Stopping Overthinking Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en Follow TJ Power: https://www.instagram.com/tjpower/?hl=en Link to Book: https://thedoseeffect.co.uk/

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