by Wake Up with Chris Donnelly
A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had built and sold a leading digital marketing agency. By 30, I was co-founding Lottie, a health tech company transforming care solutions, and growing into one of the UK’s fastest-rising business creators. But along the way, I noticed something: the world is changing, yet most of us are still stuck playing by outdated rules. That’s why I launched Wake Up, a podcast for people who are ready to rewrite the playbook. It’s not just about hearing incredible stories, it’s about taking those stories and turning them into real, actionable steps. Each week, I sit down with some of the most inspiring leaders, creators, and innovators to uncover their strategies, struggles, and unfiltered truths. Wake Up isn’t here to inspire you for a moment, it’s here to empower you for a lifetime. Together, we’ll rethink the way we work, lead, and succeed in a world that demands new ideas. Thank you for joining the movement. Let’s wake up to what’s possible and create something extraordinary.
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April 10, 2025
Chris Donnelly interviews Maya Raichoora, a psychologist, about using visualization to overcome chronic illness and unlock personal growth.
April 3, 2025
<div>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.<br> 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.<br> <br> We dive into:<br> - How Henk convinced Nintendo to bet on Tetris<br> - The truth behind the movie vs. reality: what really happened in Moscow<br> - The Game Boy deal that changed gaming forever<br> - How a near-death experience turned him into a climate change activist<br> - 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<br> <br> 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.<br> This is about big risks, big wins, and using success to change the world. Let’s get into it.<br> <br> Chapters: <br> 0:00 The Origin Story Begins<br> 1:23 Henk's Humble Beginnings<br> 3:19 Following Love All the Way to Japan<br> 6:00 Bringing Western Games to the East<br> 10:00 Betting the Farm Literally<br> 11:00 The Moment Henk Found Tetris<br> 20:00 Tetris Meets Game Boy<br> 23:00 Entering the Soviet Union… on a Tourist Visa<br> 24:00 The KGB Is Now Involved<br> 31:00 Negotiating Behind the Iron Curtain<br> 39:00 When It All Nearly Fell Apart<br> 40:00 Why the Tetris Launch Initially Flopped<br> 48:00 Henk & Alexey Pajitnov Friendship<br> 53:00 Fact vs Fiction Does the Movie Get It Right<br> 57:00 How Writing His Book Came to Be<br> 59:00 Henk's Near Death Experience<br> 1:01:00 Henk’s Mission to Ditch Carbon Fuels for Good<br> 1:02:00 How Much Henk Sold His Company For<br> 1:03:00 How to Actually Make Renewables Profitable<br> 1:09:00 Henk's New App to Help Climate Change<br> 1:11:00 Advice for the Next Generation of Dreamers<br> 1:12:00 The Real Story Behind Henk’s Book<br> <br> Follow Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en</a> <br> Follow Henk: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/henkrogers/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/henkrogers/?hl=en</a> <br> Link to Henk's Book: <a href="https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/the-perfect-game">https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/the-perfect-game</a> </div>
March 27, 2025
<div>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?<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, this conversation will give you strategies for resetting your brain and reclaiming your focus.<br> <br> Chapters: <br> 0:00 Introduction<br> 2:00 TJ’s Upbringing<br> 5:00 Family Friendship with Jay Shetty<br> 6:00 Growing Up with OCD<br> 8:40 TJ’s Party Phase<br> 11:00 Hitting Rock Bottom<br> 14:00 TJ’s Teachings Begin<br> 15:30 The DOSE Framework Explained<br> 23:00 The Power of Slowing Down in Nature<br> 24:30 Chris Sells His Company<br> 29:00 A Smarter Way to Set Goals<br> 32:00 Why Entrepreneurs Often Struggle with Addiction<br> 39:00 What Alcohol Really Does to Your Dopamine<br> 43:00 TJ’s Dad Quits Drinking<br> 48:00 Understanding Serotonin<br> 51:00 Why Mental Health Issues Are on the Rise<br> 53:00 Boosting Motivation by 48% (Yes, Really)<br> 58:00 The Surprising Benefits of Watching More TV<br> 1:03:30 Is Cold Water Therapy Actually Effective?<br> 1:06:00 How to Enter a Flow State<br> 1:12:30 How Your Diet Impacts Brain Function<br> 1:18:00 How to Boost Melatonin and Sleep Better<br> 1:22:30 Does WHOOP Accurately Track Sleep & Fitness?<br> 1:24:00 What Is Oxytocin (and Why It Matters)<br> 1:27:00 Single vs. Relationship Oxytocin – What’s the Difference?<br> 1:31:00 How Oxytocin Relates to Sex and Intimacy<br> 1:35:00 The Science of Stopping Overthinking<br> <br> Follow Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en</a><br> Follow TJ Power: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tjpower/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/tjpower/?hl=en</a><br> Link to Book: <a href="https://thedoseeffect.co.uk/">https://thedoseeffect.co.uk/</a> </div>
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