Unlocked

About Unlocked

Welcome to UNLOCKED, the podcast where we dive deep into the art of intentional living. Here at Owl & Key, we believe that life isn’t something that just happens to you—it’s something you design. This is your space to unlock clarity, purpose, and the freedom to live on your terms. We’re bringing you experts from business, science, research, sports, and more, who share how they live intentionally and thrive in their fields. Whether it's personal growth, navigating change, or designing a life that aligns with your deepest values, we're here to guide you. Because at Owl & Key, intentional living isn’t just a goal—it’s the way forward.

Publisher

Krista & Phil Franks

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jun 2021

Latest episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

116 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 2025

   The Lie We Tell Parents: Erica Komisar on Sacrifice, Stress & Raising Resilient Kids

   Is the modern parenting playbook failing us? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of UNLOCKED, Krista Franks sits down with psychoanalyst and author Erica Komisar, a bold voice challenging how society is raising its children—and what it’s doing to our mental health. Erica unpacks the myths we've been sold about motherhood, resilience, and career ambition—and reveals the neurological consequences of early childhood stress, emotional neglect, and fractured family dynamics. Whether you...

2. 

   3 Apr 2025

   From Setback to Spark: Turning Resistance Into Renewal

   In this special live conversation, Krista and Phil reflect on a recent moment that tested their philosophy in real time: What if this isn’t happening to you… but for you? They walk through the major transitions happening inside Owl & Key and their family life—from big client changes to launching new brands—and share how they’ve used intention, presence, and partnership to navigate uncertainty and step into what’s next. If you’re in a season of change, this is the reframe you didn’t know y...

3. 

   24 Mar 2025

   Mastering Your Intuition: The Science of Better Decisions with Prof. Joel Pearson

   Are you really tapping into intuition, or are your emotions fooling you? In this episode, Professor Joel Pearson, leading neuroscientist and researcher, breaks down the real science behind intuition—debunking common myths and revealing how to train your brain for better decision-making. We dive into: ✅ What intuition actually is (hint: it’s not just a feeling) ✅ When to trust vs. ignore your gut instinct ✅ How emotions like stress, anxiety, and excitement distort intuition ✅ The 5-step "SMILE...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

25,116,538

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51