Zac Palmer’s Perpetual Growth Podcast

Welcome to The Perpetual Growth Podcast with Zac Palmer—the show where we explore the strategies, insights, and stories that empower you to grow your business, strengthen your relationships, and elevate your health. Because growth isn’t just about what you achieve—it’s about who you become along the way.

Zac Palmer’s Perpetual Growth Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Zac Palmer, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Zac Palmer hosts Zac Palmer’s Perpetual Growth Podcast, a business show with 81 episodes published.

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  Episode #82

  Why High Achievers Are So Stressed | EP 82

  Aug 17, 202645 min

  Stress, high achievement, mindfulness, leadership, and self-awareness are more connected than we often realize. As high performers, we're usually taught to handle more, push harder, and build more resilience. But what if that's not always the answer? Today's episode, I sit down with Vahid Coskun, a mindfulness coach, leadership facilitator, yoga therapist, and founder of Wellness Assembly, to unpack a question I think a lot of successful people eventually face: What if the life you're working so hard to manage isn't actually the life you want? We talk about why high achievers can carry so much stress, how identity shapes our decisions, where self-sabotage comes from, and why mindfulness isn't simply about becoming calmer. Vahid brings a different perspective: sometimes stress isn't something we need to eliminate. Sometimes it's information. One idea that really stood out to me: when you're on the right path, hard work can feel more like ambition than anxiety. That's worth thinking about. ----- Vahid Coskun is a mindfulness coach, leadership facilitator, yoga therapist, and founder of Wellness Assembly. He works with individuals, teams, and organizations to develop resilience, reduce stress, improve focus, and perform at a higher level through greater awareness. The conversation also references Vahid's books on yoga and mindfulness, including a mindfulness book that uses short stories to explore the subject. The transcript doesn't provide the specific book titles or links, so I haven't guessed at them. LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/acoskun/ Website: https://www.wellnessassemblyservices.com/ Books: https://bit.ly/4cEswSR ------ Audio Chapters 00:00 Why Stress Really Happens 01:15 Understanding Stress 03:00 From Yoga to Mindfulness 05:15 What Mindfulness Really Means 08:00 The Problem With “Good Vibes Only” 10:20 Identity & Anxiety 13:00 Self-Sabotage Explained 15:30 Why High Achievers Struggle 18:30 Finding Your Own Path 21:00 Staying in Control 24:00 The Power of Curiosity 27:00 When Success Feels Empty 29:00 The Power of Breath 31:00 When Success Doesn't Feel Right #Leadership #HighPerformance #Mindfulness #StressManagement #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

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  Episode #81

  The Truth About Success, Purpose & Relationships | EP 81

  Aug 10, 202648 min

  What does 90 years of life teach you about success, leadership, purpose, relationships, marriage, and legacy? Jim Paulk Jr. shares the lessons that took him decades to understand and why the people around you may matter more than what you accomplish. After serving as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Naval officer and spending 26 years in manufacturing management with Procter & Gamble, Jim Paulk Jr. took on another unexpected chapter: becoming an author in his eighties. His perspective is remarkably simple: You rarely accomplish anything significant alone. Jim reflects on growing up during the Great Depression, his years at Annapolis, the relationships that shaped his life, and the 60-year marriage that taught him some of his deepest lessons about trust, loyalty, mutual respect, partnership, and love. But this conversation goes far beyond marriage. It explores what it means to find your purpose, surround yourself with the right people, keep reinventing yourself, preserve meaningful stories, and build a life that still matters long after professional success fades. His books include: Shaking Up the World: Stories of the Naval Academy Class of 1957 — a collection of stories from his classmates, including extraordinary accounts of military service, innovation, leadership, and achievement. https://www.amazon.com/Shaking-Up-World-Stories-Academy-ebook/dp/B0D3VS3GJG How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships — a collection exploring the many unexpected ways people find love and connection. https://www.amazon.com/How-Found-Love-Stories-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0H3QT1RBN?ref_=ast_author_mpb Connect with Jim Paulk Jr. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-D-Paulk-Jr-Author-61565536059908/ Personal Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/jim.paulk.405886/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-paulk-14569151/ Audio Chapters 00:00 — What 90 Years Can Teach Us About Life 01:30 — Purpose, Direction & Personal Growth 04:00 — Why Relationships Matter More Than Achievement 07:00 — Growing Up During the Great Depression 10:00 — Lessons From the U.S. Naval Academy 13:00 — The Stories Behind *Shaking Up the World* 16:00 — Why Jim Started Writing in His Eighties 18:00 — Finding Love in Unexpected Places 21:00 — The Story of Jim and Pat 24:00 — The Foundation of a 60-Year Marriage 27:00 — Trust, Loyalty & Mutual Respect 29:00 — Building a Legacy Through Stories If this conversation gave you a different perspective on success, relationships, leadership, or legacy, share the lesson that stayed with you most. Subscribe to the Perpetual Growth Podcast for more conversations on business growth, leadership, personal development, relationships, and building a meaningful life. #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #Success #LifeLessons

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  Episode #80

  The Moment I Realized I Was the Problem | EP 80

  Aug 3, 202648 min

  Why do so many ambitious, intelligent, and successful people still struggle with stress, unhealthy relationships, burnout, or the feeling that they're constantly proving themselves? In this conversation, Dr. Nima Rahmany unpacks one of the biggest hidden drivers of human behavior: the nervous system. Together they explore why childhood wounds often fuel high achievement, how unresolved trauma silently shapes leadership, business, relationships, and health, and what it actually takes to break destructive patterns. If you're building a business, leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to become the healthiest version of yourself, this conversation will change how you think about success. ---- Dr. Nima Rahmany is a former chiropractor, educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of The Overview Method. His work focuses on nervous system regulation, attachment healing, trauma integration, emotional resilience, and helping people break intergenerational patterns to build healthier relationships and lives. Connect with Dr. Nima Rahmany: • Website: https://becometriggerproof.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnimarahmany/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chironimz Programs: • The Overview Method • Cycle Breakers Community Books: Dr. Nima is widely known for his educational programs and workshops. At the time of writing, no major published book is listed through his official channels. Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, business growth, mindset, entrepreneurship, and becoming the kind of leader people trust. #Leadership #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #HighPerformance #Entrepreneurship #AttachmentStyles #BusinessLeadership Audio Chapters 00:00 Why Success Doesn't Guarantee Fulfillment 01:15 Meet Dr. Nima Rahmany 03:40 Why High Performers Are Often Driven by Childhood Wounds 08:20 When Achievement Becomes Unsustainable 13:10 From Chiropractor to Emotional Healing Expert 20:15 Trauma Bonds & Toxic Relationship Patterns 29:30 Becoming Trigger-Proof 36:45 What Trauma Really Is 44:30 Understanding Attachment Styles 55:10 Anxious vs Avoidant Relationships 1:08:30 Can One Person Save the Relationship? 1:18:00 Healing Yourself First 1:24:00 Leadership, Family & Breaking Generational Cycles

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  Episode #79

  Accountability Gets It Wrong, Here's What Actually Works | EP 79

  Jul 27, 202656 min

  Leadership under pressure, elite teams, trust, accountability, and high-performance culture are built long before the crisis arrives. What happens when failure isn't measured in quarterly earnings—but in lives? Today with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Trey Morriss, a veteran of more than three decades of military service, B-52 operations, and combat missions. Trey was part of the top-secret 35-hour mission that helped launch Operation Desert Storm—an experience that shaped his understanding of leadership, preparation, trust, accountability, and team performance under extreme pressure. But this conversation goes far beyond military aviation. It explores a question every business leader eventually has to answer: Will your team trust you when the pressure is highest? Because, as Trey explains, you cannot surge trust. Trust isn't created in the middle of a crisis. It's built through years of preparation, credibility, shared experiences, intentional relationships, and the daily decisions leaders make when nobody is watching. Trey also shares insights from his book, DOOM 34, his firsthand account of the top-secret B-52 mission that launched Operation Desert Storm. Connect with Trey Morriss: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treymorriss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treymorriss/ Website: https://treymorriss.com/ Book: DOOM 34 - https://www.amazon.com/DOOM-34-Firsthand-Top-Secret-Operation/dp/1493093614 This is a conversation about leadership, high-performance teams, organizational culture, trust, accountability, personal growth, and becoming ready before your defining moment arrives. ------- Audio Chapters 00:00 Leadership Is Built Before the Crisis 01:34 Meet Retired Colonel Trey Morriss 03:22 From Northwest Arkansas to Military Aviation 06:10 The Difference Between a Dream and a Calling 09:05 Why Action Turns a Calling Into Readiness 12:15 Scarcity Mindset vs. Pursuing Your Higher Path 15:40 How to Recognize the Moments That Change Your Life 19:10 What Discomfort Is Trying to Teach You 22:45 When Failure Is Measured in Lives 26:30 Why You Cannot Surge Trust 30:05 How Elite Teams Build Trust and Credibility 34:20 The Power of Shared Experience 38:10 Why Leaders Must Explain the “Why” 41:30 How Listening Creates Better Leadership 44:00 The Leadership Lesson High-Performing Teams Can't Ignore**

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  Episode #78

  Why Most People Freeze in a Crisis And How to Train Yourself to Act | EP 78

  Jul 20, 202647 min

  Emergency preparedness, CPR training, crisis leadership, and the psychology of taking action can determine what happens in the moments that matter most. When an emergency happens, will you freeze, wait for someone else to act, or step forward? Courage rarely appears out of nowhere. It is built long before the crisis. In this conversation with Brad Newbury and Keira Newbury, we explore what it really means to be prepared for the moments that matter most and why education, training, experience, and empathy can determine whether someone watches from the sidelines or becomes the person who acts. ➤ Brad Newbury has spent more than four decades in fire and emergency medical services. He is a fire captain, paramedic, educator, CEO, Harvard-trained disaster medicine leader, and founder of a leading emergency medical training organization. ➤ Keira Newbury grew up immersed in emergency medicine, became CPR certified as a child, later became a nationally registered EMT, worked in a leading trauma center, and studied psychology and writing. Together, Brad and Keira co-authored a book built around powerful real-life stories of survival, service, and the ripple effect of a life saved. Their conversation goes far beyond CPR and emergency medicine. It explores the mindset behind taking action when other people freeze. In this episode, you'll discover: Why people freeze during emergencies—and how to overcome the bystander effect Why CPR training and emergency preparedness matter even if you are not a medical professional How education, practice, and experience prepare you to act under pressure The connection between empathy, service, leadership, and crisis response Why preparation creates courage before the crisis ever arrives How one decision in a moment of crisis can create a ripple effect across generations Why experience changes the way you recognize an emergency How to develop the mindset to become the person who steps forward The most important lesson may be this: You do not become ready when the emergency begins. You become ready long before it happens. Together, Brad and Keira bring decades of experience in emergency response, medical education, psychology, storytelling, and service to a conversation about what it means to be ready when someone needs you most. Watch the full conversation to explore emergency preparedness, CPR training, crisis leadership, the bystander effect, and the psychology of taking action under pressure. If this conversation makes you think differently about leadership, preparedness, emergency response, and the responsibility to act, share it with someone who should watch it. Subscribe to the Perpetual Growth Podcast for conversations about leadership, business, health, relationships, personal growth, and the decisions that shape the way we live. #EmergencyPreparedness #CPRTraining #Leadership #CrisisManagement #BystanderEffect #PersonalGrowth ----------------------- AUDIO CHAPTERS 00:00 — Courage Is Built Before the Crisis 01:35 — Brad and Keira’s Journey Into Emergency Medicine 05:00 — Why Service Became a Life’s Work 08:00 — The Role of Empathy in Emergency Response 11:30 — What Does It Really Mean to Save a Life? 16:00 — The Ripple Effect of One Life Saved 20:00 — Why Bystanders Freeze in Emergencies 24:30 — The Psychology of the Bystander Effect 28:00 — Training Yourself to Step Forward 32:00 — Preparedness, Experience, and Crisis Leadership 36:00 — When an Emergency Doesn't Look Like an Emergency 40:00 — The Question: Will You Be the One?

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