Episodes

Ever wondered if you're being completely honest with yourself? In this invigorating episode of Truth and Transcendence, we explore the truths we're potentially ignoring and examine how self-honesty could unlock a surge of well-being. We discuss the natural human tendency to evade full consciousness of our existence to protect ourselves from overwhelm, but how, sometimes, allowing ourselves a more truthful awareness can be empowering and healing.

Throughout this thought-provoking journey, we nav...

Josh sent me a personalised video application to the show! This got my attention! Then when we met - I was struck by his openness, curiosity and willingness to put himself out without holding back. His is a deeply human story, full of lessons and food for thought.

Get ready to embark on a transformative trip down the path of personal growth with Joshua Parish, the CEO of GetUpGang.com. Josh has mastered the art of embracing change, turning his losses into invaluable lessons – a skill he's eager...

Ever catch yourself just waiting for your turn to talk, rather than truly engaging with the conversation at hand? You're not alone. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the art and science of genuine listening, confronting common pitfalls like disregarding unfamiliar information or pretending to listen while our thoughts are miles away. We'll explore how truly engaging with the thoughts and ideas of others can not only enrich our understanding but also help us avoid the trap of egoistic listenin...

Have you ever felt stifled in your creative journey? Join us, as we engage in a deep, insightful conversation with the inspiring Patrick Williams. As a public speaker, consultant, writer, and artist, Patrick’s life has been an exploration of creativity. In this episode, we unravel the concept of 'creative colonisation', a term coined by Patrick to explain how external impositions can suppress individual creativity. The impact, both personal and collective, is far-reaching and underlines the urge...

Are you truly giving yourself the 'space to be'? Does our culture's focus on 'doing' over 'being' leave you feeling unfulfilled? Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and authenticity, and give you the tools to create your own 'space to be.' This isn't about isolation or idleness, but about embracing those moments that allow us to truly be ourselves, reflecting on our truths, and nurture our emotional and intuitive selves. Learning to simply 'be' is a revolution against our result-driven p...

Ever wondered what strategic thinking really is and why it's relevant? Get ready to unravel the answer in our chat with Kerry-Ann T Powell, a global business strategist, and a champion of small and medium-sized businesses. A Washington DC attorney, lobbyist, and fundraiser, Keri-Ann brought invaluable insights from her journey, drawing a clear connection between strategic thinking and success, not just in business but in many aspects of our lives.

In our enlightening conversation, we tap into t...

In this episode we talk about the human superpower of reflection, our ability to reassess and extract nuanced information from our experiences, and it's vital role in our creative process. But the highlight of the conversation emerges as we uncover our subconscious assumptions that have been shaping our perspectives and choices - for example in the realm of health and wellness.

We challenge standard assumptions - such as illness and discomfort being inherently negative, and how this mindset mig...

Ever wondered how to reclaim your health from a medical system that seems more interested in managing symptoms than curing diseases? Join me, as I sit down with special guest Antony Sammeroff, to debunk the strong myths surrounding Big Pharma and challenge your perceptions about institutional corruption in mainstream medicine. Antony, with his unconventional approach to wellness and gripping tales of his experiences, makes for an enlightening and captivating conversation.

As we dissect the narr...

Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast, a podcast committed to featuring authors from around the world to promote the power of the written word and inspire listeners to publish books of their own. His mantra is "Advance others to advance yourself".

I recently had the pleasure of joining Dom as a guest on his podcast. This was such a great conversation, I decided to share it with Truth & Tran...

Imagine dedicating 27,000 hours of your life in pursuit of a single mission. Our guest, Inesa Ponomariovaite, didn't just imagine it, she lived this reality. A holistic health professional and creator of research-based hemp products, Inesa's unwavering conviction to serve drives her mission of transforming lives and promoting health consciousness. Her story is one of resilience, passion, and an unshakeable belief in her mission.

Inesa's journey is marked by her transition from a seeker of non-p...

Imagine living in a world where your body becomes your ally, guiding you towards wiser decisions and a more vibrant life. Many of us, amidst our daily hustle, overlook the cues our bodies are constantly giving us. This episode encourages you to tune in and listen to your body, harnessing the power and wisdom it possesses.

You are invited to experience body awareness through guided focus on sensations in specific body parts. It's akin to learning a new dance form, enriching and exciting. As we i...

Edward is highly active in a world I know almost nothing about - and I find him and his story absolutely fascinating! His extraordinary creativity, consistency and imagination are legendary - really inspiring. Edward’s perspective is truly fresh, alive and thought provoking.

Ever wondered how digital expert Edward Sturm built his impressive online presence? In this episode, we unravel the potent forces behind his extraordinary growth. From creating viral videos on TikTok to running a daily podc...

Ready to step away from the dystopian narrative and into the realm of utopian visions? Aldous Huxley's less known but profoundly philosophical novel, Island, is a beautiful exploration of a utopian society and the ideals of humanity. This episode of Truth and Transcendence delves into the philosophical notions embedded in Island, inviting listeners to contemplate the best version of themselves and society at large.

Through the skeptical eyes of a journalist, we examine the intricate dance of di...

Way of Being & the Macklin Method

Ron realised early in his engineering career that he had a passion for building and leading teams. And he realised that to succeed, he needed to build a deep network of support. He needed to learn why people connect and how they create results together. This realisation led him on a 30-year journey that culminated in the creation of the 7-step Macklin Method and the launch of Macklin Connection.

Ron earned a degree in engineering from Kansas State University a...

Please Don't Funnel Me!
Exploring the Impact of Funneling in Relationships: A Perspective on Conscious and Unconscious Influences

Have you ever felt uncomfortably processed, like a mere statistic on a spreadsheet or an impersonal number on a list? That's how I began to feel with the increasingly popular strategy of funneling in relationships used by organisations.

I've grown weary of this impersonal approach and have made the conscious decision to pull away from it. But how does this funneling...

Reflection, Attention, Love & Re-Creating Yourself

Rob Ryles is a football coach, physiotherapist, podcaster, and writer.

Rob has over three decades of hands on life experience in elite professional football and has worked with some of the best players England has produced. This has afforded him a significant depth of knowledge around elite performance and achievement with many ups and downs.

He has been a passionate reader and researcher of ancient wisdom as well as modern day science around...

Leading Through the Void & the Value of Retreats

My friend and regular guest Thom Dennis of Serenity in Leadership is offering an extraordinary retreat experience in September. Thom invited me to have a chat with him about it, as part of his 'spreading the word' activity. We decided to take the opportunity to dive into a bit of a deeper discussion about the value of retreats in general, and why we both feel senior leaders do well to carve out time now and then for such experiences.

If you're c...

Finding our True Self & Bouncing Back from Disaster

At the age of 23 Danielle was hit by a drunk driver and sustained a life-altering injury to her brain. The medical world said there was no hope of recovery & told her to accept this life as her “new normal”.

Although her body was physically impaired, her spirit was strong & she refused to believe their diagnoses. Her mind was determined to recover…and she did!

She is a testament to the concept of post traumatic growth and has since built an ...

Sugar, Addiction & Liberation

In this episode I talk about the miraculous effects of giving up the white powder ~ which some say is more addictive than cocaine.

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Freestyling, Being Made To Stop & Starting Again

Steve is a man who is not afraid to take risks. Both physically - obviously - and now more personally as he chooses to explore on the air the awkward and challenging experience of ‘starting again’.

We all know that Starting Again is an inevitable part of life experience - and yet how much energy do we put into avoiding it, or rushing headlong into it, or theorising about it, or basically anything other than mindfully experiencing and living it a...

Pellowah & Trusting Our Intuitive Yes

Five years ago I came across Pellowah, a relatively new energy technique out of Australia. I felt an immediate appeal, which I followed, to good effect. I'm glad I trusted my own intuition and went with it.

In this episode we take a moment to ask ourselves - do we trust our intuitive sense of what draws us and what we find appealing? Could we open more fully to this extraordinary 'superpower' we all have?

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Ken Lizotte - Thought Leadership & Trusting Your Big Idea

Ken Lizotte CMC is author of nine books including The Speaker’s Edge: The Ultimate Go-To Guide for Locating and Landing Lots of Speaking Gigs and The Expert’s Edge: Become the Go-To Authority that People Turn to Every Time.

Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) and founder of Emerson Consulting group. For 25+ years, Ken's firm has facilitated its over 450 “client thoughtleaders” to publish their strategic ideas and appear at targeted business...

The Art of Happiness & The Spiritual Dimension

Some years ago, in a time of seeking for happiness, a friend gave me a copy of The Art of Happiness, co-written by HH Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutler (1998).

The book is a delight, with more than a few challenges along with beautiful words of affirmation and encouragement.

In this episode I share a beautiful piece from near the end of the book, in which the Dalai Lama explains the important connection between the possession of a spiritual dimensio...

Detachment, Non-Sacrifice & The Joy of Witnessing Transformation

Serial entrepreneur, realtor, podcast host, and social media expert, John Mendez, is deeply passionate about helping other like-minded individuals achieve a life of abundance. Through the power of the mind and social media, John Mendez is empowering others to obtain financial freedom and build the lives they’ve always dreamed of living.

By way of his podcast, Walk 2 Wealth, John is celebrated for sharing personal and guest experi...