feed01.fireside.fm Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:40:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Life Stack Coaching Podcast https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:16:12 +1000 The Life Stack Coaching Podcast is a space for ambitious minds ready to think deeper, lead smarter, and live bolder. Hosted by transformational coach James Stack, each episode explores powerful ideas in mindset, leadership, human behavior, and personal growth. Blending real-world coaching insights, psychology, and next-gen thinking tools, this podcast helps you build your unique "Life Stack" — the habits, beliefs, and systems that unlock lasting change. Thoughtful. Grounded. Transformational. Each episode is designed to meet you where you are, and move you where you want to be. en-ie © 2026 James Stack episodic Building Deeper Connections James Stack The Life Stack Coaching Podcast is a space for ambitious minds ready to think deeper, lead smarter, and live bolder. Hosted by transformational coach James Stack, each episode explores powerful ideas in mindset, leadership, human behavior, and personal growth. Blending real-world coaching insights, psychology, and next-gen thinking tools, this podcast helps you build your unique "Life Stack" — the habits, beliefs, and systems that unlock lasting change. Thoughtful. Grounded. Transformational. Each episode is designed to meet you where you are, and move you where you want to be. true life coaching, business, technology, mindset, transformation, relationships, communication, vulnerability, lifestyle, advice, mental health James Stack lifestackcoaching@gmail.com Ranjan F. Vicentini https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep11 7bee586b-e9ff-4acc-a2ad-39a0835e9679 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Ranjan is a 23-year old, multicultural descendant from Brussels, Belgium, who has recently moved to Australia in order to rejuvenate and reconnect with his inner self. Realising that he wants to be more with nature and change within his body and mind, he works with James to develop new practices, a more positive mindset and become self-disciplined in order to achieve his current life goal. 1:05:53 true Ranjan is a 23-year old, multicultural descendant from Brussels, Belgium, who has recently moved to Australia in order to rejuvenate and reconnect with his inner self. Realising that he wants to be more with nature and change within his body and mind, he works with James to develop new practices, a more positive mindset and become self-disciplined in order to achieve his current life goal.

]]> liefstack, coaching, Australia, multicultural, Brussels, Brazil, India, meditation, breathing, nature, self-discover, rediscover, rejuvenate, reconnect, life coaching, life, session, routine, practice, mindset, positivity, building deeper connections, self-discipline, self-esteem, vulnerability, goal settings, travel, explore, heal, health Ranjan is a 23-year old, multicultural descendant from Brussels, Belgium, who has recently moved to Australia in order to rejuvenate and reconnect with his inner self. Realising that he wants to be more with nature and change within his body and mind, he works with James to develop new practices, a more positive mindset and become self-disciplined in order to achieve his current life goal.

]]> Ranjan is a 23-year old, multicultural descendant from Brussels, Belgium, who has recently moved to Australia in order to rejuvenate and reconnect with his inner self. Realising that he wants to be more with nature and change within his body and mind, he works with James to develop new practices, a more positive mindset and become self-disciplined in order to achieve his current life goal.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+QoEe6G-2 ]]> Cory Jonathon Leighton https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep10 455d12c1-dada-4ae5-b4b5-fb62602a187a Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Cory is a skilled 27-year old barber from Northern Ireland who opens up about his family, personal life, career path and how he wants to overcome his personal fears in order to achieve self-discipline and his other life goals. 1:13:15 true Cory is a skilled 27-year old barber from Northern Ireland who opens up about his family, personal life, career path and how he wants to overcome his personal fears in order to achieve self-discipline and his other life goals.

]]> Cory is a skilled 27-year old barber from Northern Ireland who opens up about his family, personal life, career path and how he wants to overcome his personal fears in order to achieve self-discipline and his other life goals.

]]> Cory is a skilled 27-year old barber from Northern Ireland who opens up about his family, personal life, career path and how he wants to overcome his personal fears in order to achieve self-discipline and his other life goals.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+iVfSBJEe ]]> Luke Robertson https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep9 16b4c1c2-6b7b-4445-9b63-d57423fe1965 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Luke is a charismatic backpacker from Glasgow who speaks with James about his upcoming Australian visa sponsorship and his desire to improve his communications skills in order to be treated more seriously. 37:08 true Luke is a charismatic backpacker from Glasgow who speaks with James about his upcoming Australian visa sponsorship and his desire to improve his communications skills in order to be treated more seriously.

]]> Luke is a charismatic backpacker from Glasgow who speaks with James about his upcoming Australian visa sponsorship and his desire to improve his communications skills in order to be treated more seriously.

]]> Luke is a charismatic backpacker from Glasgow who speaks with James about his upcoming Australian visa sponsorship and his desire to improve his communications skills in order to be treated more seriously.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+iTFJvxkJ ]]> Terrence Banda https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep8 4a0bfa75-e020-4e02-b377-c8cf9299a6fa Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack After recently completing his Masters in global sustainability in the UK, Terrence has returned home to Nairobi, Kenya to be with his family. While visiting his friend in India, Terrence shares with James his on-going stresses and his want to renew his visa and move back to the UK with his partner. 47:42 true After recently completing his Masters in global sustainability in the UK, Terrence has returned home to Nairobi, Kenya to be with his family. While visiting his friend in India, Terrence shares with James his on-going stresses and his want to renew his visa and move back to the UK with his partner.

]]> Life Stack, travel, explore, future planning, life coaching, visa, relationships, Europe, Kenya, holiday, UK, London, society, traditions, cancer, mental health, settling down, work, jobs, entrepreneurism, employment, Nairobi After recently completing his Masters in global sustainability in the UK, Terrence has returned home to Nairobi, Kenya to be with his family. While visiting his friend in India, Terrence shares with James his on-going stresses and his want to renew his visa and move back to the UK with his partner.

]]> After recently completing his Masters in global sustainability in the UK, Terrence has returned home to Nairobi, Kenya to be with his family. While visiting his friend in India, Terrence shares with James his on-going stresses and his want to renew his visa and move back to the UK with his partner.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+_ctM9x8F ]]> Brett Recollet (Part 2) https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep7 4b913c8a-a8c1-43e3-b728-ca3c13223cec Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack (Part 2 of 2) Brett continues to open up and explore his mindset with James, where he self-realises in order for him to achieve goal, he needs to start saying "NO" to alcohol and "YES" to himself. 1:16:19 true (Part 2 of 2) Brett continues to open up and explore his mindset with James, where he self-realises in order for him to achieve goal, he needs to start saying "NO" to alcohol and "YES" to himself.

]]> Gay, Homosexuality, Visibility, Mental Health, Awareness, Self, Discovery, Gym, Sports, Diet, Work, Equal Rights, Pride, Power, Independence, Humanitarianism, Community, Native Indian, Language, Indigenous, Canada, Australia, Melbourne, Backpacking, Empowerment, Strength, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Politics, Racism, Bullying, Authentic Living, LGBTQ+, Building, Deeper, Connections, Communication, Relationships, Vulnerability, Life Coach, Life Stack, Coaching (Part 2 of 2) Brett continues to open up and explore his mindset with James, where he self-realises in order for him to achieve goal, he needs to start saying "NO" to alcohol and "YES" to himself.

]]> (Part 2 of 2) Brett continues to open up and explore his mindset with James, where he self-realises in order for him to achieve goal, he needs to start saying "NO" to alcohol and "YES" to himself.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+Gzvh68kU ]]> Brett Recollet (Part 1) https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep6 9bec734f-8cc4-45b2-94af-4e8b97780741 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack (Part 1 of 2) Brett, an openly gay, native Canadian-Indian from Sudbury, Ontario, gets sidetracked from his initial goal and dives into an open-ended conversation with James about his own ethnicity, cultural upbringing, humanitarian work and own past struggles with drugs and alcohol. 57:57 true (Part 1 of 2) Brett, an openly gay, native Canadian-Indian from Sudbury, Ontario, gets sidetracked from his initial goal and dives into an open-ended conversation with James about his own ethnicity, cultural upbringing, humanitarian work and own past struggles with drugs and alcohol.

]]> Gay, Homosexuality, Visibility, Mental Health, Awareness, Self, Discovery, Gym, Sports, Diet, Work, Equal Rights, Pride, Power, Independence, Humanitarianism, Community, Native Indian, Language, Indigenous, Canada, Australia, Melbourne, Backpacking, Empowerment, Strength, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Politics, Racism, Bullying, Authentic Living, LGBTQ+, Building, Deeper, Connections, Communication, Relationships, Vulnerability, Life Coach, Life Stack, Coaching (Part 1 of 2) Brett, an openly gay, native Canadian-Indian from Sudbury, Ontario, gets sidetracked from his initial goal and dives into an open-ended conversation with James about his own ethnicity, cultural upbringing, humanitarian work and own past struggles with drugs and alcohol.

]]> (Part 1 of 2) Brett, an openly gay, native Canadian-Indian from Sudbury, Ontario, gets sidetracked from his initial goal and dives into an open-ended conversation with James about his own ethnicity, cultural upbringing, humanitarian work and own past struggles with drugs and alcohol.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+mynTS8oI ]]> Danae Arce Rodes https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep5 a33c09ec-042a-4100-a0a0-9f2dd1a2f6a3 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Danae is an adventurous, Argentinean backpacker, living in Scotland, who rediscovers her ambition to become a zoologist after going into depth living with an autoimmune disease while speaking about her life's passions travel and animals, particularly birds of prey. 51:45 true Join James as he dives into the fascinating world of Danae Arce Rodes, an adventurous Argentinean backpacker navigating life in the enchanting landscapes of Scotland.

As Danae shares with James her love for travel and her deep passion for animals, particularly birds of prey, they both discover that tale isn't one of just wanderlust and wildlife, but rediscovery. Danae opens up about her dream to return to her career as a zoologist, however, life isn't without its challenges, and Danae bravely unveils her struggles with living with an autoimmune disease. Through her resilience and determination, she not only conquers personal obstacles but also finds strength in her connection with nature and the creatures she holds dear.

Join this episode of The Life Stack Coaching podcast as we explore Danae's inspiring odyssey—a tale of ambition, passion, and triumph over adversity. It's a reminder that within our own life stacks, we can find the strength to soar to new heights.

]]> Dreams, Overcome Adversity, Awareness, Self Discovery, Power, Independence, Community, Family, Empowerment, Strength, Travelling, Animals, Zoology, Advice, Building Deeper Connections, Communication, Relationships, Vulnerability, Life Coach, Life Stack, Coaching Join James as he dives into the fascinating world of Danae Arce Rodes, an adventurous Argentinean backpacker navigating life in the enchanting landscapes of Scotland.

As Danae shares with James her love for travel and her deep passion for animals, particularly birds of prey, they both discover that tale isn't one of just wanderlust and wildlife, but rediscovery. Danae opens up about her dream to return to her career as a zoologist, however, life isn't without its challenges, and Danae bravely unveils her struggles with living with an autoimmune disease. Through her resilience and determination, she not only conquers personal obstacles but also finds strength in her connection with nature and the creatures she holds dear.

Join this episode of The Life Stack Coaching podcast as we explore Danae's inspiring odyssey—a tale of ambition, passion, and triumph over adversity. It's a reminder that within our own life stacks, we can find the strength to soar to new heights.

]]> Join James as he dives into the fascinating world of Danae Arce Rodes, an adventurous Argentinean backpacker navigating life in the enchanting landscapes of Scotland.

As Danae shares with James her love for travel and her deep passion for animals, particularly birds of prey, they both discover that tale isn't one of just wanderlust and wildlife, but rediscovery. Danae opens up about her dream to return to her career as a zoologist, however, life isn't without its challenges, and Danae bravely unveils her struggles with living with an autoimmune disease. Through her resilience and determination, she not only conquers personal obstacles but also finds strength in her connection with nature and the creatures she holds dear.

Join this episode of The Life Stack Coaching podcast as we explore Danae's inspiring odyssey—a tale of ambition, passion, and triumph over adversity. It's a reminder that within our own life stacks, we can find the strength to soar to new heights.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+DnJR_DMP ]]> Narry Patwardhan https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep4 5cebdc05-8a5a-464d-ad4e-16c89d763b08 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1100 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Narry, an Indian PhD student, is on a mission to enhance his Italian language skills during his studies in Naples, Italy. 37:42 true In this episode, James speaks with Narry Patwardhan, an Indian PhD student studying in Naples, Italy, on a mission to master the Italian language. Beyond academia, Narry's story unfolds as a heartwarming tale of cross-cultural connection and personal growth.

Narry's determination to improve his Italian by immersing himself within the Italian culture, demonstrates the power of vulnerability and the universal truth that strong relationships are built on communication and a willingness to learn from one another. Join James and Narry as they reveal how self-disipline, and a combination of different language mediums/devices can bridge the gaps between cultures, creating meaningful connections that enrich our lives.

]]> lifestackcoaching, buildingdeeperconnections, relationshipcoaching, crossculturalconnection, personalgrowth, languagelearning, communicationskills, vulnerability, culturalimmersion, selfdiscipline, languagemastery, languages, connectinghearts, meaningfulconnections, culturalexchange, italianlanguage, naples, student, phd, learningjourney, culturalunderstanding In this episode, James speaks with Narry Patwardhan, an Indian PhD student studying in Naples, Italy, on a mission to master the Italian language. Beyond academia, Narry's story unfolds as a heartwarming tale of cross-cultural connection and personal growth.

Narry's determination to improve his Italian by immersing himself within the Italian culture, demonstrates the power of vulnerability and the universal truth that strong relationships are built on communication and a willingness to learn from one another. Join James and Narry as they reveal how self-disipline, and a combination of different language mediums/devices can bridge the gaps between cultures, creating meaningful connections that enrich our lives.

]]> In this episode, James speaks with Narry Patwardhan, an Indian PhD student studying in Naples, Italy, on a mission to master the Italian language. Beyond academia, Narry's story unfolds as a heartwarming tale of cross-cultural connection and personal growth.

Narry's determination to improve his Italian by immersing himself within the Italian culture, demonstrates the power of vulnerability and the universal truth that strong relationships are built on communication and a willingness to learn from one another. Join James and Narry as they reveal how self-disipline, and a combination of different language mediums/devices can bridge the gaps between cultures, creating meaningful connections that enrich our lives.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+WtPFurNG ]]> Dan Mortimer https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep3 b799f7ca-5577-4bdd-b469-91eae81ed31e Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1000 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Dan is an English backpacker who opens up about the mental and physical health hardships that he has faced while working in hospitality. After recently accepting a new job offer, Dan's next goal is to establish a new routine and get his health back on track. 51:34 true In this episode, James speaks with Dan Mortimer, an English backpacker who speaks on the challenges that he has faced while working in the hospitality industry. In his candid sharing, he emphasises how the industry's irregular work pattern and high demand for physical endurance has taken their toll on his mental and physical and how he wants to change it.

With taking on a new work venture as a sign, Dan showcases resilience and commitment by vowing to regain control over his personal well-being by creating a structured daily routine prioritising self-care, exercise, his mental health and saying "no" to alcohol.

Dan's journey serves as a reminder that even in adversity, positive change is possible. This episode highlights the importance of proactive health management, particularly in coming of age people in demanding industries like hospitality.

]]> lifestackcoaching, buildingdeeperconnections, relationshipcoaching, resilience, personalgrowth, hospitalityindustry, mentalhealth, physicalhealth, selfcare, adversity, proactivehealthmanagement, positivechange, worklifebalance, wellbeing, comingofage, challenges, structuredroutine, prioritizinghealth, overcomingobstacles, inspiration In this episode, James speaks with Dan Mortimer, an English backpacker who speaks on the challenges that he has faced while working in the hospitality industry. In his candid sharing, he emphasises how the industry's irregular work pattern and high demand for physical endurance has taken their toll on his mental and physical and how he wants to change it.

With taking on a new work venture as a sign, Dan showcases resilience and commitment by vowing to regain control over his personal well-being by creating a structured daily routine prioritising self-care, exercise, his mental health and saying "no" to alcohol.

Dan's journey serves as a reminder that even in adversity, positive change is possible. This episode highlights the importance of proactive health management, particularly in coming of age people in demanding industries like hospitality.

]]> In this episode, James speaks with Dan Mortimer, an English backpacker who speaks on the challenges that he has faced while working in the hospitality industry. In his candid sharing, he emphasises how the industry's irregular work pattern and high demand for physical endurance has taken their toll on his mental and physical and how he wants to change it.

With taking on a new work venture as a sign, Dan showcases resilience and commitment by vowing to regain control over his personal well-being by creating a structured daily routine prioritising self-care, exercise, his mental health and saying "no" to alcohol.

Dan's journey serves as a reminder that even in adversity, positive change is possible. This episode highlights the importance of proactive health management, particularly in coming of age people in demanding industries like hospitality.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+ZuGGYhLR ]]> Margaux Fernandez https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep2 38c797a9-e10d-40e0-aa4c-e4818e27effd Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1000 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Margaux is a Filipino, age care support worker, who speaks on their own mental health / life challenges, with insightful information on their own journey in becoming an independent, transgender woman. 54:11 true Join James in an inspiring episode featuring Margaux Fernandez, an exceptional age care worker from the Philippines. Margaux bravely shares her journey on becoming an openly independent, transgender woman, offering valuable insight on their on-going mental health challenges, current housing situation, and personal and dating life.

Her story is a testament to the transformative power of authenticity, compassion and moral support. Don't miss this heartwarming and enlightening conversation that offers insight, understanding, and a deeper appreciation of the human spirit. Tune in now! 🌈🎙️

]]> Transgender, Visibility, Mental Health, Awareness, Self, Discovery, Pride, Power, Independence, Community, Empowerment, Strength, Authentic Living, LGBTQ+, Building, Deeper, Connections, Communication, Relationships, Vulnerability, Life Coach, Life Stack, Coaching Join James in an inspiring episode featuring Margaux Fernandez, an exceptional age care worker from the Philippines. Margaux bravely shares her journey on becoming an openly independent, transgender woman, offering valuable insight on their on-going mental health challenges, current housing situation, and personal and dating life.

Her story is a testament to the transformative power of authenticity, compassion and moral support. Don't miss this heartwarming and enlightening conversation that offers insight, understanding, and a deeper appreciation of the human spirit. Tune in now! 🌈🎙️

]]> Join James in an inspiring episode featuring Margaux Fernandez, an exceptional age care worker from the Philippines. Margaux bravely shares her journey on becoming an openly independent, transgender woman, offering valuable insight on their on-going mental health challenges, current housing situation, and personal and dating life.

Her story is a testament to the transformative power of authenticity, compassion and moral support. Don't miss this heartwarming and enlightening conversation that offers insight, understanding, and a deeper appreciation of the human spirit. Tune in now! 🌈🎙️

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/HZko9wA6+AwSU3_OY ]]> Gianluca Manzoni https://lifestackcoaching.fireside.fm/lifestack-ep1 c1b59470-5d58-47b2-82fc-c2eaf54b9d4d Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +1000 lifestackcoaching@gmail.com (James Stack) full 1 James Stack Gianluca is an Italian backpacker, who is wondering where himself and his partner should go on holiday next and where will settle in a few years time. 34:18 true Gianluca is an Italian backpacker, who is wondering where himself and his partner should go on holiday next and where will settle in a few years time.

]]> travel, explore, future planning, life coaching, backpacker, backpacking, relationships, Europe, Australia, holiday, Italy, Germany, society, mental health, settling down, work, jobs, employment, lifestyle, education Gianluca is an Italian backpacker, who is wondering where himself and his partner should go on holiday next and where will settle in a few years time.

]]> Gianluca is an Italian backpacker, who is wondering where himself and his partner should go on holiday next and where will settle in a few years time.

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