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Daniel Priestley explains why AI is likely to reshape work and careers faster than any previous technological shift. I’ve known Dan for 7 years now and his wisdom is gold. Since we recorded this he has appeared on leading podcasts, including The Diary of a CEO and Modern Wisdom. For More on Monumental’s Podcast &...
Men often wear suffering as a badge of honour – but is that the same as resilience? Pete Hunt and Dr Phil Hopley, Sports Phycologist to Lando Norris and the Mclaren F1 team explore the difference, unpacking stress, recovery, and what it really means to build resilience in modern life. For More on Monumental’s Podcast...
In this episode of The Monumental Podcast, Pete Hunt talks with Sir Jeremy Hunt in a deeply human conversation about leadership, resilience, and the unseen cost of life at the top of British politics. Sir Jeremy reflects on a career that has placed him at the centre of some of the most difficult decisions in...
Erica Komisar – The Inconvenient Truth about Parenting in 2025 In this thought-provoking episode, Pete Hunt welcomes back psychoanalyst and bestselling author Erica Komisar, following a year of exponential growth in her reach and message, including a recent appearance on The Diary of a CEO. Known for challenging modern parenting ideals, Erica confronts the uncomfortable...
In this powerful episode, Pete Hunt sits down with Nick Duffell, psychotherapist, author, and pioneer of work around boarding school trauma. They explore why so many high-achieving men with these privileged backgrounds feel emotionally stuck, the hidden impact of early survival strategies, and how intimacy becomes one of life’s greatest challenges. A raw and essential...
In a special departure from the usual one-on-one format, host Pete Hunt, Founder of “Monumental”, welcomes George, Mike, Oli, Sam, and Ben, a group of Monumental members, for a candid conversation about what really goes on inside Monumental. Together, they discuss how meaningful support, honest dialogue, and putting down the “mask” can transform men’s relationships,...
Why do so many men lose friendships in midlife? And what does science say about the impact of social isolation on male health and well-being? In this episode Pete Hunt sits down with renowned evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar to explore the biological and social foundations of male friendship. Dunbar, a leading expert in human relationships,...
Join host Pete Hunt as he sits down with seasoned Everest guide Kenton Cool, whose record of 18 summits and elite experience in the death zone speaks for itself, for a candid conversation about leadership, vulnerability, and the hard-won lessons from life at extreme altitude. In this episode, Pete and Kenton discuss: Navigating the Death...
Join host Pete Hunt with esteemed society photographer Sam Pelly for an open and deeply reflective conversation about identity, self-expression, and the journey to emotional and creative freedom. In this episode, Pete and Sam discuss: The power of storytelling through photography and how capturing the essence of his subjects has shaped Sam’s career. The challenges...
Join host Pete Hunt as he sits down with Freddie Carr, a six-time America’s Cup competitor and winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup in 20224. Freddie opens up about his incredible career, the transition from elite-level sport to life beyond the Cup, and the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way. Pete and Freddie discuss:...