Brad Hook Podcast

• What Do Celebrities Really Eat? — Vikki Krinsky

  Triathlete, founder, and private chef with 18 years of experience and a deep love for thoughtful food and performance-driven nutrition. Over the past decade, she’s cooked for longtime clients like Seth MacFarlane, worked with athletes like Christian McCaffrey, and quietly traveled the world cooking for families and individuals who value integrity, health, and flavor. Founder of a clean, vitamin B12–powered energy bar designed to support D1, Olympic, and pro athletes. At her core, Vikki believes great food should fuel both the body and the experience around the table.In This EpisodeWe dive into the remarkable journey of Vikki Krinsky — from aspiring soccer pro to Hollywood actress, to one of LA’s most sought-after private chefs. Vikki opens up about her South African roots, the grind of cooking for high-performance clients, the unexpected lessons triathlon taught her, and how RED-S changed everything. We explore what it takes to build a clean energy bar from scratch and why most bars on the shelf are misleadingly unhealthy. This is a deeply personal, energizing, and insightful conversation about food, mindset, performance, and grit.Big Ideas🥗 How sports nutrition shaped Vikki’s culinary philosophy💥 The pressure and privilege of cooking for A-list celebrities🧠 The mental toll of overtraining and her experience with RED-S🔥 Why most energy bars are more like candy bars🌱 What makes VK Energy Bar stand out in a saturated market🧃 The gut, inflammation, and why clean ingredients matter📉 The trap of guilt and hustle culture — and why rest is vital🇿🇦 Growing up with South African immigrant values and building resilience✍️ The power of food journaling, hydration, and even… 10 push-ups before snackingConnect with Vikki Krinskyhttps://vkenergybar.com/https://www.instagram.com/chefvikkikhttps://www.instagram.com/vkenergybarhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki-krinsky-9223a287/

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• Dangerous Wisdom: What It Means and Why Philosophy Matters — With Nikos Patedakis, PhD

  Philosopher and educator Dr. Nikos Patedakis joins me for a deep, expansive conversation about the soul of education, the legacy of Socratic inquiry, and the urgent need for meaningful dialogue in an era of accelerating technology. Nikos challenges the idea of philosophy as abstract theory and instead shows how it can be a transformational way of life. We also explore the ethical and existential questions raised by artificial intelligence—and how wisdom traditions might guide our path forward.Resources from Nikos: https://dangerouswisdom.org/hook💡 Big Ideas We ExploreWhat Socratic dialogue really means (it’s not debate)Why wisdom is different from intelligenceHow philosophy can lead to personal and cultural transformationThe relationship between values, education, and well-beingWhy technological power must be matched with inner developmentHow AI might benefit from philosophical frameworks—and what’s at stake if it doesn’tRethinking schooling: What would a “wisdom-first” curriculum look like?The timeless power of wonder, reflection, and shared inquiryConnect with Nikos:https://dangerouswisdom.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikos-patedakis/

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• What Is Spiritual Intelligence—and Why Does It Matter? — Dr. Yosi Amram

  What does it mean to live with spiritual intelligence in an age of uncertainty and AI? In this conversation, Brad Hook connects with Dr. Yosi Amram—MIT engineer, Harvard MBA, licensed psychologist, and bestselling author—to explore how spiritual intelligence can transform leadership, deepen relationships, and connect us to what truly matters.Drawing from decades of research and cross-traditional wisdom, Dr. Amram shares insights on the 22 core spiritual qualities that transcend cultures and belief systems. Whether you’re a founder, coach, parent, or seeker—this episode offers a compelling roadmap to embody purpose, presence, and compassion in daily life.Meet Yosi AmramYosi Amram, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO leadership coach, and best-selling, award-winning author. Formerly the founder and CEO of two tech companies he led through successful IPOs, he has coached over 100 CEOs—many of whom have built multi-billion-dollar businesses. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, Yosi is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence, with over 1,000 citations.He is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, which won the Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal. Today, Yosi is committed to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself and in others.🌐 Website: https://yosiamram.net📘 Book: https://spirituallyintelligentleadership.com🧠 Free Spiritual Intelligence Assessment: https://intelligensi.com/🌱 Nonprofit: https://awakeningsi.org/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@awakeningspiritualintelligence📝 Psychology Today Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spiritual-intelligence💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosiamram/

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