Curious AF
Curious AF is a podcast for people who want more out of life than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Luke Biermann, entrepreneur, father of three, and relentless explorer of human potential, the show dives deep into the conversations that matter.
From endurance sports and entrepreneurship to psychedelics, parenting, spirituality, and self-discovery, Curious AF explores how we can live with greater purpose, connection, and fulfilment.
Expect raw, unfiltered stories and thoughtful insights from people who are redefining success, breaking cycles, and choosing to live with intention.
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Episodes
39 episodes
#39 Experience Hunting vs Trophy Bagging Adam Darrow
In this candid episode of Curious AF Podcast, Luke sits down with Adam Darrow to explore the tension between experience and external validation. They unpack the difference between experience hunting and trophy bagging, and why so many ...
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Episode 39
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44:13
#38 Entrepreneurs: This Is Why You Burn Out with Andrew Miller
In this deeply honest and emotionally powerful conversation, Luke sits down with business coach and TEDx speaker Andrew Miller to unpack why so many entrepreneurs feel anxious, burnt out, and unfulfilled, even when they’re “successful.”S...
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Episode 38
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46:21
#37 A Story of Pressure, Failure, and Redemption with Helen Glanville
In this episode Luke sits down with Helen Glanville to explore a powerful story of ambition, collapse, and redemption.Helen shares the true story behind her book A Second Chance: A Disgraced Lawyer’s Journey, chronicling the rise and fal...
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Episode 37
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49:32
#36 Turning Trauma into Purpose with Arkadi Krasnopevtzev
In this raw and deeply human conversation, Luke sits down with Arkadi Krasnopevtzev, co-founder of Soulffee, a mindful coffee alternative born after a life-changing brain bleed and surgery. Arkadi shares how nearly losing everything forced him ...
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Episode 36
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49:37
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#35 The Real Reason You’re Unhappy (It’s Not a Lack of Success) with Luke Biermann
In this raw and honest solo episode, Luke opens up about what’s really been happening behind the scenes, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. After experiencing a panic attack and a period of intense self-reflection, Luke dives deep into wha...
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Episode 35
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17:22
#34 Why You Can’t Stick to Healthy Habits with Josh Wood
Most people already know what they should do to get healthy, eat better, move more, sleep more, but few actually do it. Why?In this powerful episode of Curious AF, Luke sits down with fitness coach Josh Wood, founder of...
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Episode 34
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1:03:26
#33 The Truth About Healthy Eating with Mattea Palombo
What if the real problem has nothing to do with food at all?In this eye opening episode, accredited practising dietitian Mattea Palombo reveals why most people do not need another diet. They need to understand the mindset, emotions and b...
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Episode 33
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1:19:55
#32 My Panic Attack Changed Everything with Luke Biermann
In this raw and honest solo episode, host Luke Biermann opens up about hitting a wall, a full-blown panic attack after years of pushing through burnout.Luke shares what led to it, the warning signs he ignored, and what it’s teaching him ...
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Episode 32
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23:41
#31 How To Rewire Your Identity with Cindy Koehler
What if your thoughts aren’t really yours?In this powerful episode, Luke sits down with transformational coach and author Cindy Koehler to explore the hidden patterns that shape who we are, and how to break free from them. Cindy shares h...
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Episode 31
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51:17
#30 The Leadership Secret No One Tells You with Neil Tunnah
What if the hardest part of leadership isn’t managing people, but understanding yourself?In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, Luke sits down with leadership and performance coach Neil for a powerful conversation about self-awarenes...
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Episode 30
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57:49
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#29 Why You’re Still Unhappy After Success with Jaemin Frazer
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t external, but your own opinion of yourself? In this thought-provoking episode, Luke sits down with Jaemin Frazer to explore the deep roots of insecurity, how it quietly drives achievement, and wh...
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Episode 29
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59:25
#28 Belonging, Culture, and the Pursuit of Good with Rana Hussain
What does it really mean to belong, in our workplaces, relationships, and within ourselves? In this powerful conversation, Luke sits down with Rana Hussain, inclusion and leadership expert and founder of Good Human, to explore the deep connecti...
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Episode 28
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1:09:47
#27 How Sobriety Transformed My Family, Career and Mindset with Luke Biermann
In this powerful solo episode, host Luke Biermann opens up about one of the most transformative chapters of his life, 14 months of sobriety.Luke shares his raw and honest journey of quitting alcohol, from the brutal early months to the p...
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Episode 27
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31:45
#26 Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass and Living Fully with Daryl Dittmer
In this powerful episode Luke sits down with Daryl Dittmer to unpack a lifetime of lessons on sobriety, self-honesty, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.Daryl’s story b...
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Episode 26
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56:52
#25 Bringing 200-Mile Ultra Marathons to Australia with Shaun Kaesler
In this episode, Luke sits down with Shaun Kaesler, founder and race director of Ultra Series Australia. Since 2016, Shaun has been creating ultramarathon adventures across the country, from the first point-to-point 200 miler in the Southern He...
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Episode 25
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47:17
#24 Why Awareness is the First Step to Change with Sabrina Trobak
In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, host Luke Biermann sits down with Sabrina Trobak, a counsellor, speaker, and author of Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety. With years of experience helping individuals uncover ...
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Episode 24
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48:27
#23 How to Retrain Your Brain for Peak Performance and Lasting Change with George Haymaker III
What if the key to transforming your life lies in understanding the most powerful organ you have, your brain?In this episode, Luke sits down with George Haymaker, entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and neuroscience educator, to unpack how ...
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Episode 23
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1:15:42
#22 Psychedelics, Transformation, and Responsibility with Lincoln Stoller
In this thought-provoking episode, Luke sits down with Lincoln Stoller for a deep exploration of psychedelics, altered states, and the transformative power of breaking patterns. They dive into the science and philosophy behind lucid dreaming, h...
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Episode 22
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1:15:54
#21 Psychedelics, Purpose & the Remembered Self with Austin West
In this deeply honest and expansive episode, Luke sits down with certified psychedelic practitioner and men’s coach Austin West to unpack the hidden roots of addiction, shame, purpose, and transformation.Austin shares his journey from a ...
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Episode 21
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1:03:18
#20 You Were Never Unworthy: Reclaiming Self-Love with Gissele Taraba
In this deeply reflective episode, Luke sits down with author, teacher, and compassion advocate Gissele Taraba to unpack the layers of conditioning that shape our self-worth, and how to break free from them.From the relentless pressure t...
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Episode 20
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1:16:08
#19 Addiction, Prison, and Peace: Run That Rehab - Dennis Espiritu
In this raw and powerful episode, Luke sits down with Dennis Espiritu, the man behind @runthatrehab, to unpack a life once ruled by heroin, crime, and prison, and how he turned it all around...
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Episode 19
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1:03:33
#18 The One Mental Shift That Changes Everything with Terry Tucker
In this powerful episode, Luke sits down with former SWAT negotiator, motivational speaker, and author Terry Tucker to explore the hard-earned wisdom that has guided him through cancer, career transitions, and the challenge of redefining succes...
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Episode 18
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56:04
#17 How Compassion Could Save Your Company with Bruno Cignacco
In this episode of the Curious AF Podcast, Luke sits down Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco international business consultant and author of The Art of Compassionat...
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Episode 17
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1:09:21
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#16 How Failure and Outsourcing Saved My Business with Juen Phie
In this episode, Juen Phie shares his extensive experience in the business world, starting with his early days studying and working in accounting, to his adventures and challenges in Malaysia. Juen recounts his attempt to establish a Boost Juic...
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Episode 16
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1:01:08
#15 One Man’s Journey to Reconnect Through Travel with Tyson Pratt
In this episode, Tyson Pratt shares what led him to step away from the day-to-day of running his business and take his family on a 12-month road trip around Australia.He talks about the challenges of preparing to leave, the mental shift ...
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Episode 15
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1:43:33
