In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Muneeb Mushtaq to explore the hidden cost of success and what happens when external achievement no longer matches internal well-being. As the co-founder of AskforTask, one of Canada’s fastest-growing on-demand platforms, Muneeb achieved the kind of entrepreneurial success many dream of. But after his exit, he found himself facing severe burnout, forcing him to confront a deeper truth: success alone does not create fulfilment. Muneeb shares how that bur...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Mohamed Adel Fakhro to explore what happens when a 138-year-old business legacy collides with the frontiers of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and scientific innovation. As the first Bahraini graduate of Stanford University and Chairman of Infinite Loop, Mohamed shares how he transitioned from traditional business ventures into building companies focused on solving some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Mohamed reflects on the Green Pill ...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael to explore the hidden psychology behind anxiety, burnout, self-censorship, and the emotional cost of constantly filtering ourselves in modern life. Dr. Chloe shares her personal Green Pill moment during COVID, when concerns about the developmental impact of masking on children pushed her to publicly speak out despite the professional risks involved. What began as fear quickly transformed into clarity, as she realized that aut...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Andy Ellwood to explore resilience, entrepreneurship, and what it means to rebuild after losing everything. From selling private jets for Warren Buffett’s company to founding multiple technology ventures, Andy’s journey is a powerful lesson in courage, accountability, and purpose-driven innovation. Andy shares the Green Pill moment that changed the trajectory of his life when a successful client challenged him to stop “limo driving” his way through lif...

Today, to celebrate our 300th episode, we've curated a special compilation of some of the most moving, surprising, and powerful moments from the podcast so far, reflecting on individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. About this Episode Welcome to The Matrix Green Pill podcast, celebrating our 300th episode with 15 powerful Green Pill moments. After 299 conversations and roughly 15,000 minutes interviewing leaders, healers, founders, adventurers, artists, and everyday people...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Hans Lagerweij to explore leadership, strategy, and what it takes to align teams in a fast-changing world. Hans shares how his early career shaped his understanding of people and business, leading him from consumer goods into global travel and expedition leadership. A defining moment during a storm in Antarctica revealed that leadership cannot be controlled from a distance, it must be built on trust and clarity. He explains why traditional top-down lea...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Omer Rahi to explore the mindset behind high performance, discipline, and personal transformation, especially in the second half of life. Omer shares how early life experiences and pivotal career moments shaped his outlook, including times when things didn’t go according to plan but ultimately led to better opportunities. He challenges the traditional view of failure, reframing it as feedback that guides you toward the right path rather than something ...

In this episode, Hilmarie speaks with Mudasir Wajid, PADI Course Director and ocean conservation advocate, about an unexpected journey that began in engineering and led him deep into the world of scuba diving and marine protection. What started as a spontaneous discovery dive in the Maldives quickly became a lifelong passion, shifting his focus from machines and systems to the fragile ecosystem beneath the ocean surface. Mudasir shares the pivotal moment that changed everything, rescuing a st...

Joanna Maria Hinz is a certified holistic health coach, regenerative detoxification specialist, and clinical iridologist dedicated to helping individuals heal from the inside out. Trained under Dr. Robert Morse, she focuses on cellular regeneration, lymphatic detoxification, and restoring the body’s natural ability to heal. Her journey into the health space was deeply personal. After years in high-performance corporate environments in the UAE, Joanna faced a severe chronic illness that ...

Fredrik Härén is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author, and thought leader on creativity and innovation. Known as The Creativity Explorer, he has spent more than 25 years traveling the world to study human creativity by meeting people from different cultures, professions, and backgrounds. Through this journey, he has delivered over 2,000 presentations in more than 75 countries and inspired over a million people to rethink how creativity shapes both personal growth and organizational s...