Beyond with Aleksandra King Episodes

What do you do when the life you want requires a version of you that does not exist yet? At thirteen, Steve Featherstone worked out that the British Army does most of its fighting at night, and that he could not turn his own bedroom light off. On this episode of BEYOND with Aleksandra King, the British Army veteran of forty years explains what he did about it. He started walking through graveyards after dark on his paper round, over and over, until the fear turned into excitement. He enlisted at sixteen, served with the Corps of Royal Engineers and later as a Sergeant Major, and now swims and dives in pitch darkness because it brings him peace. Aleksandra presses him on why the fear waiting inside the uniform was not bullets but standing up to speak, and on how four decades of being marked down in front of his peers turned criticism into something he calls liberating. Steve walks her through the protocol he runs several times a day: regulate the body with breathing before attempting a…

What if the jacket you pulled on this morning already told the room more than you meant to? On this episode of The BEYOND Podcast, behavioural expert Anthony Flynn joins host Aleksandra King to argue that clothing is never decoration. It is evidence, and everyone around you is already reading it.

Investigative journalist and cybercrime expert Geoff White joins host Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to explain what really happens after you're hacked. Geoff reports for the BBC, Channel 4 and the Sunday Times, and he has interviewed fraudsters and money launderers the world over and chatted online with North Korean spies. What happens when the thing we all quietly dread turns out to be a business with revenue models, franchises and career ladders? Across the conversation, Geoff...

How do you turn a grueling one-man startup into a £20 million international empire? In this unfiltered episode, legendary entrepreneur Lara Morgan breaks down her no-nonsense blueprint for scaling a business, mastering high-impact sales tactics, and surviving economic crises. Click to unlock the secrets of pure business resilience!

Discover the raw, unfiltered truth of Cordell Jeffers’ extraordinary journey from permanent school exclusion in Birmingham to receiving a prestigious changemaker award from King Charles at St. James's Palace. In this deeply gripping episode, Cordell shares how being sent to the strict Caribbean fundamentally reframed his mindset. He opens up about surviving a terrifying masked home invasion, building a thriving business, and navigating the sudden, tragic loss of his mother to COVID-19. Packed with profound lessons on turning pain into power, this inspirational story reveals how intense pressure creates beautiful diamonds. Do not miss out—click to watch this video now!

What does it take to survive being shot 14 times with a powerful rifle? Meet Derek McManus, a special forces police officer who lived through Australia’s longest and most terrifying siege. Trapped on the ground for three brutal hours while a gunman fired 2,000 rounds, Derek was merely 30 seconds away from certain death. Yet, using elite mental management techniques, he completely controlled his panic to stay alive. Today, his shooter walks among us. In this incredible new episode, Derek reveals his universal strategy for sustaining optimal performance under extreme pressure.

Want to instantly boost your value and communication skills? In this episode, public speaking expert Matt Matson reveals why scripts kill your delivery, how to command a room using the power of silence, and the ultimate formula for a killer opening hook. Stop rambling and unlock true confidence. Listen now!

Overwhelmed by complex nutrition theory? In this episode, Jenny Tschiesche breaks down how to take healthy eating from heavy science straight to your kitchen plate. Discover the hidden supermarket red flags you should drop immediately and learn to truly listen to your body. Click to listen now!

Unlock your potential with science writer David Robson. Discover why loneliness is as lethal as smoking and how a "shared reality" physically syncs brain activity between friends. Robson reveals the "Intelligence Trap," explaining why high IQs often lead to dogmatic, stupid decisions. Learn to turn anxiety into an "adaptive tool" for peak performance and harness the "Expectation Effect" to reshape your physiological health. From building self-efficacy to science-backed self-compassion, this evidence-based toolkit empowers you to stop surviving and start thriving.

In this insightful session, parenting expert Emily Hughes reframes the common anxiety "Am I a good parent?" by focusing on parental capability and soulful attunement. She critiques the modern "nuclear family" as a historical anomaly, urging parents to seek community support in a "nonoptimal" society. Hughes details "emotion coaching" as a path to life success and explains how boundaries, when paired with empathy, foster resilience. The discussion covers teenage sovereignty, media literacy, and Daniel Siegel’s 4 S’s of attachment (Safe, Seen, Soothed, and Secure) to ensure home remains a primary sanctuary of inherent worth.

Think you’re too smart to be scammed? Think again. Financial crime expert Jessica Cath joins Aleksandra King to reveal how AI-driven fraud is outgrowing the global drug trade. From deepfakes to scam factories, learn the "golden rules" to protect your life savings from the world's most sophisticated predators.

Stop settling for "common" exhaustion. Holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway reveals why your metabolism and hormones are stalling and how to fix them without the burnout. Discover the "suit of armour" diet, the truth about menopause, and the simple habits that will transform your energy and skin in days.

Stop fighting your feelings and start understanding them. Psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher joins Aleksandra King to break down the "stress jug," explain why your brain is wired for anxiety, and how "fixing" your panic might actually be making it worse. Learn the science of rewiring your threat response for lasting mental freedom.

Join award-winning researcher Philip Kinsella and host Aleksandra King for a mind-bending journey into the unknown. From a chilling 1989 extraterrestrial abduction to the secrets of mediumship and the Pentagon’s UAP cover-ups, this episode challenges everything you know about consciousness, human origins, and life after death.

What does it take to be the 1%? Join Aleksandra King and private equity leader Jamie Roberts as they demystify the world of investment. Discover why he values "bonkers" founders over perfect spreadsheets, the "marriage" of backing a business, and how to master the soft skills that define elite finance roles.

Can a psychopath be a force for good? Lewis Raymond Taylor, star of Netflix’s The Psychopath Life Coach, joins Aleksandra King to discuss his journey from prison to a £25 million empire. Discover how a lack of fear and raw logic can be a business superpower in this unfiltered success story.

Stop rambling and start commanding the room. Public speaking expert Emma Taylor joins Aleksandra King to share 21 years of "actor-trained" hacks for confident communication. Learn how to master eye contact, calm your nerves through breathing, and treat every speech as a gift. Watch now to transform your next presentation.

Discover how Deborah Mitchell built a global empire and became the facialist to the Royals. From her iconic bee venom mask to surviving stolen business formulas, learn the secrets of high-level entrepreneurship and resilience. Watch now for an inspiring look at the woman who turned skincare into a revolution.

Pronounced dead at 21 after a horrific car crash, The Traitors UK star Andrew Jenkins reveals his journey from a coma to a 1,200km trek. This raw, powerful conversation explores overcoming trauma, rebuilding self-worth, and why vulnerability is your greatest strength. Discover the blueprint for a total mental comeback.

From a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million empire, global CEO Robin Deller reveals the unfiltered truth about high-stakes entrepreneurship. Discover the "Marmite" leadership style that secured deals with Virgin and Emirates, and learn why common sense is the ultimate business superpower.

Ever wondered how spies read people in seconds? Former intelligence officer Gavin Stone joins Aleksandra King to decode the science of body language, lie detection, and the "animal instincts" behind professional influence. Discover why most "lie detectors" fail and how to use elite covert tactics to dominate in business.

From homelessness at 17 to running a 250-strong empire, Michael Howard deconstructs the "glamour" of entrepreneurship. He reveals why business is strictly a numbers game and how "away-from-pain" motivation built his multi-million-pound firm. If you're struggling to scale, hire, or survive the pressure, this unfiltered masterclass is your blueprint.

Stop letting your inner critic draft your life story. Join Aleksandra King and Rebecca Nwankwo to uncover the "lies" that sabotage high achievers. Learn how to leverage neuroplasticity, overcome imposter syndrome, and master the "Some will, some won't" mantra to transform your mindset and dominate your career.

Ever wondered what it’s really like inside the Playboy Mansion or the Celebrity Apprentice boardroom? Join Aleksandra King as she talks to Hollywood legend Brande Roderick about surviving global fame, pivoting from Baywatch to film directing, and the resilient "Bounce Don't Break" mindset that fuels her entrepreneurial success today.