{"podcast":{"title":"The Guiding Voice","slug":"the-guiding-voice-1240753","podcast_index_feed_id":1240753,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1730184976766-af357ddd-6021-4774-96a4-6dcdcea7d63f.jpeg","author":"Naveen Samala","episode_count":723,"summary":"The Guiding Voice – Empowering Millions, One Conversation at a Time Asia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence Award in 2025. Ranked in the Global Top 2.5%. The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers. Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose. TGV has been a proud finalist in • HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024 • Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024 Weekly Episodes That Inspire Action We publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026): Transformation Thursdays Personality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of work At times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as: LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversations Each…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T12:18:20.719779+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753"},"episode":{"title":"23 Near-Deaths, 84 Countries & 2 Million Miles: How to Live With ZERO Reservations | Bill Lanting","slug":"23-near-deaths-84-countries-2-million-miles-how-to-live-with-zero-reservations-bill-lanting","published_at":"2026-06-04T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753/23-near-deaths-84-countries-2-million-miles-how-to-live-with-zero-reservations-bill-lanting","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753","url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice/episodes/23-near-deaths-84-countries-2-million-miles-how-to-live-with","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/629d98cad435d300126b7044/e/69b6cd6e7ebe44dc8bc23ee5/media.mp3","summary":"If you’ve survived 23 near-death experiences, how does your definition of a \"meaningful life\" change? In this profound episode of The Guiding Voice, we are joined by Dr. Bill Lanting—a physician, attorney, and world traveler who has logged over 2 million air miles and visited 84 countries. From animal attacks and skydiving accidents to lightning strikes and sepsis, Bill’s life is a testament to human resilience. Join us as he explains why hesitation can be a travesty for your potential and how you can shift your mindset to live with absolutely no reservations, regardless of your circumstances. Key Takeaways: The Power of Resilience: How every adverse episode builds the confidence to do great things. The Trap of Hesitation: Why waiting for the \"perfect moment\" causes you to miss out on a full life. Courage in the Face of Death: Redefining risk and danger through the lens of a survivor. The Meaning of Life: Why attending to others and being a great partner are the ultimate accomplishments. Living Fearlessly: Practical mindset shifts to overcome social conditioning and fear. #TheGuidingVoice #BillLanting #Resilience #FearlessLiving #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #SuccessMindset #TravelStories #OvercomingFear Video Chapters: 0:00 Defining a Meaningful Life After 23 Near-Deaths 0:44 The Biggest Misconception About Danger & Risk 1:12 Welcome to The Guiding Voice Podcast 2:02 Introducing Dr. Bill Lanting: 2 Million Miles & 23 Near-Deaths 3:22 Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and Success 5:05 Bill’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra 5:46 When Fear Becomes a Teacher 6:29 The Moment I Thought \"This Is It\" 7:14 Why Playing It Safe is the Riskiest Choice 7:55 A Lesson in Courage from Williamsburg, Virginia 8:30 Living with No Reservations on a Normal Tuesday 8:55 W…","meta_description":"If you’ve survived 23 near-death experiences, how does your definition of a \"meaningful life\" change? 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