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Loneliness hurts — but solitude can heal. Dr. Robert Coplan joins Shane Hewitt to reframe what it means to be alone, offering science-backed insights on how choosing solitude can actually boost mental health, creativity, and relationships.

They unpack the critical difference between loneliness and solitude, explore the concept of "companionate solitude," and examine how short daily practices — even 15 minutes — can reset the mind and replenish the social battery. Dr. Coplan shares how solitude reduces negative emotions, deepens self-awareness, and enhances social connections. This episode is a guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant connection and craving a healthier balance.

GUEST:
Dr. Robert Coplan
http://simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423

https://robertcoplan.com/

Originally aired on 2025-11-04

DESCRIPTION: Loneliness hurts &mdash; but solitude can heal. Dr. Robert Coplan joins Shane Hewitt to reframe what it means to be alone, offering science-backed insights on how choosing solitude can actually boost mental health, creativity, and relationships.
They unpack the critical difference between loneliness and solitude, explore the concept of "companionate solitude," and examine how short daily practices &mdash; even 15 minutes &mdash; can reset the mind and replenish the social battery. Dr. Coplan shares how solitude reduces negative emotions, deepens self-awareness, and enhances social connections. This episode is a guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant connection and craving a healthier balance.
GUEST: Dr. Robert Coplan <a href="http://simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423">http://simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423</a>
<a href="https://robertcoplan.com/">https://robertcoplan.com/</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-04

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

ICYMI:  The Joy of Solitude: Reconnecting in an Overconnected World

AI sovereignty determines which businesses survive. Mohit Rajhans says companies are getting acquired not for what they sell but for how they use AI. The tool is the same for everyone. Your competitive edge is how you wield it.

Shane and Mohit ground it in proof: Shane's son fixing a car through ChatGPT, Mohit repairing a toilet by asking AI what broke, mechanics using diagnostics to skip the haggling. Then they shift to the business game—why sovereignty means differentiation through usage, not ownership. Mohit explains how context separates winners: companies that customize AI for local markets beat those trying to serve everyone. They tackle generational fear and why some businesses now scramble to undo early AI mistakes.

Discover why how you use AI matters more than which AI you use. Learn what protects competitive advantage in an era where everyone has the same tools. Understand the difference between businesses that thrive and those trying to reverse their mistakes.

GUEST: Mohit Rajhans | http://thinkstart.ca

Originally aired on 2026-01-09

AI sovereignty determines which businesses survive. Mohit Rajhans says companies are getting acquired not for what they sell but for how they use AI. The tool is the same for everyone. Your competitive edge is how you wield it.
Shane and Mohit ground it in proof: Shane's son fixing a car through ChatGPT, Mohit repairing a toilet by asking AI what broke, mechanics using diagnostics to skip the haggling. Then they shift to the business game&mdash;why sovereignty means differentiation through usage, not ownership. Mohit explains how context separates winners: companies that customize AI for local markets beat those trying to serve everyone. They tackle generational fear and why some businesses now scramble to undo early AI mistakes.
Discover why how you use AI matters more than which AI you use. Learn what protects competitive advantage in an era where everyone has the same tools. Understand the difference between businesses that thrive and those trying to reverse their mistakes.
GUEST: Mohit Rajhans |<a href="http://thinkstart.ca"> http://thinkstart.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-09

AI Sovereignty: The Only Business Moat Left

Transformational business thinking separates $700 million companies from junk haulers. Tony Chapman shares Brian Scudamore's realization: he wasn't removing junk—he was transforming space. That shift changed everything.

Tony breaks down three lessons from Scudamore's 1-800-GOT-JUNK story. First: make the business repeatable so it works without you. Second: find the higher purpose—what you actually transform, not what you transact. Third: build a culture where experimentation matters and failure teaches. Shane connects it to something bigger: what you leave people with after every interaction. They discuss how words create experiences, why conversations matter more than emojis, and how purpose transforms ordinary work into something magnetic.

Discover why reframing your business from transactional to transformational attracts better customers and employees. Learn the three principles that turned a McDonald's drive-through idea into a $700 million operation. Understand how finding higher purpose changes what you build.

GUEST: Tony Chapman | http://chatterthatmatters.ca

Originally aired on 2026-01-09

Transformational business thinking separates $700 million companies from junk haulers. Tony Chapman shares Brian Scudamore's realization: he wasn't removing junk&mdash;he was transforming space. That shift changed everything.
Tony breaks down three lessons from Scudamore's 1-800-GOT-JUNK story. First: make the business repeatable so it works without you. Second: find the higher purpose&mdash;what you actually transform, not what you transact. Third: build a culture where experimentation matters and failure teaches. Shane connects it to something bigger: what you leave people with after every interaction. They discuss how words create experiences, why conversations matter more than emojis, and how purpose transforms ordinary work into something magnetic.
Discover why reframing your business from transactional to transformational attracts better customers and employees. Learn the three principles that turned a McDonald's drive-through idea into a $700 million operation. Understand how finding higher purpose changes what you build.
GUEST: Tony Chapman |<a href="http://chatterthatmatters.ca"> http://chatterthatmatters.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-09

SHIFTHEADS: Transformational Business Thinking: The $700M Junk Lesson

Last First planning flips goal setting upside down. Shane walks through his four-step process: start with where you want to end up, strip away all the life circumstances you're using as excuses, ask what has to be true today to get there, then eliminate everything blocking that path. Forward planning leaves room for vague wandering. This forces precision.

Shane uses Noah's five-year goal—running a company—to demonstrate how the method works in real time. Within the conversation, Noah lands on "getting seen" as his word for the year because telling his story becomes the first step. The framework doesn't allow for ideal scenarios with perfect conditions. It demands you identify what's real, what's required, and what needs to be removed. Shane compares planning to driving to Vancouver: you have to know the destination even if the route changes.

Learn how reverse engineering your goals creates clarity that forward planning can't match. Discover why removing what doesn't belong matters more than adding new habits. Understand how one word for the year connects to long-term vision.

Originally aired on 2026-01-09

Last First planning flips goal setting upside down. Shane walks through his four-step process: start with where you want to end up, strip away all the life circumstances you're using as excuses, ask what has to be true today to get there, then eliminate everything blocking that path. Forward planning leaves room for vague wandering. This forces precision.
Shane uses Noah's five-year goal&mdash;running a company&mdash;to demonstrate how the method works in real time. Within the conversation, Noah lands on "getting seen" as his word for the year because telling his story becomes the first step. The framework doesn't allow for ideal scenarios with perfect conditions. It demands you identify what's real, what's required, and what needs to be removed. Shane compares planning to driving to Vancouver: you have to know the destination even if the route changes.
Learn how reverse engineering your goals creates clarity that forward planning can't match. Discover why removing what doesn't belong matters more than adding new habits. Understand how one word for the year connects to long-term vision.
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-09

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