Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Lawrence Ellyard, a global wellness leader, author, teacher, martial artist, and founder of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists.
Lawrence has spent more than 30 years in the world of human performance, mindset, spirituality, wellness, healing, and consciousness. He has built a global wellness movement across 35+ countries, written nine books, earned a fourth-degree black belt in martial arts, lived in a Buddhist monastery for three years, and has even been endorsed by the Dalai Lama.
In this powerful conversation, Ross and Lawrence explore what it really means to live with purpose, presence, and discipline. They discuss how mindfulness, meditation, martial arts, karma, personal growth, and holistic wellness can transform the way people think, live, lead, and heal.
Lawrence shares how his early interest in human consciousness led him into energy healing, martial arts, meditation, Buddhist teachings, and eventually building one of the leading global accreditation bodies for complementary therapists. He also explains why practices that were once considered “alternative” are now mainstream ideas in biohacking, self-care, mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and personal development.
This episode is for anyone interested in mindset, wellness, spirituality, human performance, self-improvement, meditation, healing, martial arts, personal development, and building a meaningful life.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
How Lawrence Ellyard built a global wellness movement in 35+ countries
Why mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork are now part of modern self-care
What living in a Buddhist monastery for three years taught him about discipline and service
How martial arts shaped his mindset and personal development
Why karma is connected to action, consequence, and long-term growth
How consciousness, energy healing, and holistic wellness entered the mainstream
Why human performance is about more than success — it’s about presence, purpose, and alignment
How the International Institute for Complementary Therapists supports wellness professionals worldwide
What entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers can learn from spiritual discipline
About Ross Mandell
Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, survivors, and experts to uncover the stories, mindset, and strategies behind success, wealth, transformation, and personal growth.
🔗 Links & Resources
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Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events 👇👇👇
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📲 Follow Lawrence On Instagram
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Meet Lawrence Ellyard
03:08 Building a Global Wellness Movement
06:24 The Evolution of Human Performance
09:17 Mindfulness, Meditation & Modern Self-Care
12:41 Lessons from Living in a Buddhist Monastery
16:08 Spirituality, Service & Discipline
19:35 Martial Arts and Personal Development
23:12 How a Black Belt Mindset Shapes Success
26:44 Understanding Karma and Conscious Action
30:18 Energy Healing and Holistic Wellness
34:06 Why Alternative Practices Became Mainstream
38:21 Consciousness, Presence & Purpose
42:37 Building the International Institute for Complementary Therapists
46:18 What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Spiritual Discipline
50:03 Wellness, Leadership & Personal Growth
53:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Living a Meaningful Life
In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Lawrence Ellyard, a global wellness leader, author, teacher, martial artist, and founder of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists.
Lawrence has spent more than 30 years in the world of human performance, mindset, spirituality, wellness, healing, and consciousness. He has built a global wellness movement across 35+ countries, written nine books, earned a fourth-degree black belt in martial arts, lived in a Buddhist monastery for three years, and has even been endorsed by the Dalai Lama.
In this powerful conversation, Ross and Lawrence explore what it really means to live with purpose, presence, and discipline. They discuss how mindfulness, meditation, martial arts, karma, personal growth, and holistic wellness can transform the way people think, live, lead, and heal.
Lawrence shares how his early interest in human consciousness led him into energy healing, martial arts, meditation, Buddhist teachings, and eventually building one of the leading global accreditation bodies for complementary therapists. He also explains why practices that were once considered “alternative” are now mainstream ideas in biohacking, self-care, mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and personal development.
This episode is for anyone interested in mindset, wellness, spirituality, human performance, self-improvement, meditation, healing, martial arts, personal development, and building a meaningful life.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
How Lawrence Ellyard built a global wellness movement in 35+ countries
Why mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork are now part of modern self-care
What living in a Buddhist monastery for three years taught him about discipline and service
How martial arts shaped his mindset and personal development
Why karma is connected to action, consequence, and long-term growth
How consciousness, energy healing, and holistic wellness entered the mainstream
Why human performance is about more than success — it’s about presence, purpose, and alignment
How the International Institute for Complementary Therapists supports wellness professionals worldwide
What entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers can learn from spiritual discipline
About Ross Mandell
Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, survivors, and experts to uncover the stories, mindset, and strategies behind success, wealth, transformation, and personal growth.
🔗 Links & Resources
Book a call with Ross👇👇👇
buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events 👇👇👇
patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram
instagram.com/rossmandell
📲 Follow Lawrence On Instagram
instagram.com/lawrence_ellyard
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Meet Lawrence Ellyard
03:08 Building a Global Wellness Movement
06:24 The Evolution of Human Performance
09:17 Mindfulness, Meditation & Modern Self-Care
12:41 Lessons from Living in a Buddhist Monastery
16:08 Spirituality, Service & Discipline
19:35 Martial Arts and Personal Development
23:12 How a Black Belt Mindset Shapes Success
26:44 Understanding Karma and Conscious Action
30:18 Energy Healing and Holistic Wellness
34:06 Why Alternative Practices Became Mainstream
38:21 Consciousness, Presence & Purpose
42:37 Building the International Institute for Complementary Therapists
46:18 What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Spiritual Discipline
50:03 Wellness, Leadership & Personal Growth
53:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Living a Meaningful Life
