Ibiza - The Reset Rebel

This week we head to Patisserie Margot to meet IVF Daddies host and Surrogacy expert Richard Westoby and his fabulous partner co-host, Julio Gaggia over a bottle of Rose at the Bakery to talk kids, relationships, Ibiza, Cake, island life, parenting, IVF and have a giggle while we get a little bit tipsy! The pair are not just gorgeous, but funny and we had lots of fun meeting them at the Parisian style venue in the heart of Marina Botafoch.

Ever fancied cycling around Ibiza but scared of the hills and heat in summer ? Fear not, E Biking is the answer to get the wind in your hair and see the sights and stunning scenery.   Jo is back in summer podcast action this week and took a tour just for you to see the Northern Lights and dizzy heights of the island with expert guide Simon Reid she has had on the series 2 times already. Born and bred here, Simon is extremely knowledgable and leads us through an 8 hour bike ride to see San Miguel, a pirate tower, a cana and tostada stop and a final wander around Benirras market!  Thank You Ibiza Outdoors. 

Today we release our final interview from TedX Dalt Vila on the Reset Rebel for Episode 210! Feels like a huge milestone this year and might just whet your appetite for the weekend in more ways than one,  for what’s is still to come!! Dr. Marta Recio Rodriguez is a specialist in sexology and regenerative gynecology, with a clinical and academic focus on women’s sexual health, anatomy, and wellness.  Her work explores the intersection between medical science, psychology, and the cultural narratives that have historically shaped — and often silenced — the conversation around female pleasure. Throughout her career, Marta has listened to countless women share their deepest fears, insecurities, and questions — many of which are still wrapped in stigma or shame.  She says women’s sexual pleasure has long been pushed to the margins of both medicine and society. So today, we’re flipping the script as Marta invites us to re-examine the science, the silence, and the societal blind spots… as she did in her talk,  “The Clitoris: The Story of the Button No One Can Find." - Coming soon to Ted X Youtube, but first we hope you learn something in todays episode. Please follow us on Instagram: @THERESETREBEL Join our Substack for more Ibiza news and stories FREE or as a paid supporter here: https://theresetrebel.substack.com/

Last Saturday as I hosted TED X Dalt Vila on stage here in Ibiza, I invited a talk about the Truth. It IS supposed to be absolute, unquestionable and the facts that form the very foundation of everything we know or at least expect to be true.  But in today’s world—where deepfakes blur reality, misinformation spreads like wildfire, and algorithms shape what we see and believe—how do we even begin to separate fact from fiction? We live in an era where narratives outweigh nuance and headlines out shout honesty. Where the sheer volume of information doesn’t make us more informed, but more divided, more uncertain, and more vulnerable to have the wool pulled over our eyes.  Our next speaker is someone who carved out career as an investigative journalist. Bob Trafford spent years unearthing hidden truths, analysing evidence, and navigating the delicate line between what is real and what is manufactured working for Forensic Architecture. His work doesn’t just reveal what we believe to be true—but why we believe it. So, in a world where the truth is increasingly up for debate, how do we find it? And just as importantly—how do we protect it?

Beneath the surface of the sea, buried under layers of time, lie stories waiting to be told.  Right now, today´s podcast guest is quite literally uncovering history—on an under water excavation in Menorca, exploring a shipwreck lost to time. But archaeology isn’t just about the past. It’s about the present—and the future.  It’s about understanding where we come from so we can navigate where we are going. Trevor J Wallace is an explorer, artist, and filmmaker,  as well as the Vice President of Research & Education  at The Explorers Club.  From Scythian tombs to submerged shipwrecks, from sacred sites in Hawai’i to the stories we haven’t yet discovered,  his work is about more than artifacts— it is about understanding the human experience. So why does archaeology matter now—in a world dominated by technology, speed, and an ever-accelerating present? Because the deeper we dig,  the more we understand.  

In todays episode we hear from Mallorca based environmentalist Caterina  Amengual Morro in the run up to World Water Day this weekend. She will be giving a talk at TEDx Dalt Vila this month, on Why We Must Listen to Water and essentially give it a voice.  She a masters in landscape and PhD in aquatic ecology and is passionate about adressing the on going issues of our Balearic water crisis.  With more than 20 years of experience in environmental consultancy and currently works as a senior technician in climate change and collaborator of the Interdisciplinary Ecology Group (UIB) and the Water Observatory (UIB).  In todays chat she offers some nature-based solutions; talks about an integrated water cycle management idea and how we can create a green infrastructure and ecosystem of regeneration.

Coco Francavilla is not a scientist or an ocean explorer. She has a long history as a musician and working in the music industry.  For 25 years, as a composer, artist, and sound engineer she has been immersed in the music world—fascinated by how art and science intertwine.  I’ve explored sound not just as music, but as something deeper—how it can unite, heal, and inspire us and that is exactly why she set up  her NGO, Musicforthesea.org. Through multidisciplinary and artistic engagements, the aim is to enhance understanding and appreciation of marine ecosystems. Together, she wishes we can protect the Ocean because it is integral to our future—the Ocean is us, and we are the Ocean. Hear her talk, Re-Oceaning, on the stage at TEDx Dalt Vila on March 29th. Tickets are available here. 

What does a good death look like ? Ever thought about it? In todays episode we hear from TedX Dalt Vila Speaker Sierra Campbell  -  an Elder Care and End-of-Life Educator dedicated to transforming how we approach aging and end-of-life care. After establishing home health and wellness services in the United States post-college, Sierra spent a decade caring for more than 100 elders during their final years. She shares today, ahead of her talk on March 29th in ibiza, what a good death looks like and how we can make plans ahead of time to reach the end on the best possible way. Tickets on sale now for TED X Dalt Vila at www.tedxdaltvila.com

In todays episode we hear from Australian island resident and menopause expert Kath Berry.  Kath is a women’s health specialist with over 30 years clinical experience, and qualifications in acupuncture and a Master of Science research degree.  In 2023, she published ‘Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners’, the world’s first evidence-based textbook on traditional Chinese and East Asian medicine for menopause.  Kath runs an online education company that has trained over 10,000 acupuncturists worldwide and she loves to empower women through courses on enhancing health, achieving balance, promoting confidence, and encouraging sexual vibrancy.

We are back with another of our TedX Dalt Vila Future Footsteps themed podcasts. This time we hear from an island resident who was born and bred here in Ibiza. Rolf Blakstad is head of Blakstad Ibiza  - an architectural and design office and agency - and tells us his talk on March 29th at our annual event is about growing up on the island in the seventies and witnessing the changes that have unfolded through the years. His talk, " Ibiza the Island Time Forgot, "  will take centre stage on the day and a few tickets still remain if you enjoy todays episode with Rolf. Head to the www.TEDXDALTVILA.COM website for more info. For all your island podcast needs check out, www.resetrebelpropductions.com

Today marks the start of a special series of shows in collaboration with island radio station Openlab and Tedx Dalt Vila ahead of the event in March. We hear from Regenerative Architecht Finn Harries who created the designs for Juntos Farm to transform our food system on the island. He says it used to be a place which created beef and hamburgers but now the farm has completely been rebuilt and is well on the way to changing the fact that only 2% of the food grown here is consumer here and most of it is imported. Juntos has become a place for community and gatherings and talks as well as food production and its is Finns first role as an architecht straight out of university. In his TED x Talk he touches on how this position came from a feeling that perhaps designing and building more place and spaces on planet earth didn´t quite feel right after all that he had experienced. You can hear him on stage on March 29th here in Ibiza at the Palacio De Congresso. Tickets are available here.  Catch the radio show Tuesdays at 6pm on Openlab.fm

For Episode 201, Jo went to meet a man with more than 20 years in the field of coaching ranging from life, business and corporate support to the pursuit of inner peace, positive thinking, emotional and spiritual intelligence, meditation and conscious living to get 2025 off with a little deep thought.  Zoran has had an enlightening and successful journey that all began from a genuine desire to help people unlock their potential and strive to be equally happy and successful in both their careers and personal lives. For five years he was a television presenter of  “The Net” TV show with Sigma International. He created two successful franchise concepts, worked in challenging and demanding corporate positions, and runs one of the world’s premier coaching firms, TNM Coaching.  He is a Master Certified Coach who has developed a solid foundation to help lift people up, evolve, create, accelerate, and ultimately realise a fulfilling life! We loved meeting him on the beach close to Ses Savines in Santa Eulalia. 

We are celebrating hitting 200 episodes in today´s Christmas Special episode with Love Food Ibiza, aka Tess Prince in a very special gin infused podcast festive picnic on the playa of Es Figerel. The jolly pair get together for a good old for a three course feast which you can find the details of on the instagram of @lovefoodibiza if you feel inspired to get your festivities off to a big old bang. Jo and Tess reminisce over some ginger bread gin cocktails, a bottle of fizz, kombucha, some rafts of endive packed goodness, home made falafel, a lemon tart and ...a lot of giggles. Thank You for listening to 200 episodes of the Reset Rebel. If you love the podcast and wish to jump on a course to launch your own series in the new year,  check Jo´s website  - with dates coming in 2025 in Lisbon, Zurich and Barcelona as well as Ibiza:    www.resetrebelproductions.com  

In this episode Jo Youle sits down with guest No.199 Lee Bennett, the dynamic promoter of the iconic Bagleys nightclub and the visionary behind London’s Walk of Fame who now lives in Ibiza. Lee, whose career has spanned decades in the entertainment and nightlife industries, shares insights into his fascinating journey, from bringing some of the most memorable parties to life at Bagleys to honouring London’s most celebrated artists and performers on his very own Walk of Fame.  Lee's dedication to preserving and celebrating the essence of London’s cultural scene is as strong as ever, and his stories paint a vivid picture of an era that defined nightlife for a generation. Jo and Lee dive into the heyday of Bagleys, discussing what made the venue a mecca for club-goers and music lovers in the '90s and early 2000s. Lee reminisces about the electric energy that defined Bagleys, where genres collided, and the most innovative DJs took to the decks, pushing the boundaries of underground music culture. He shares the challenges and thrills of promoting events during a time when London’s nightlife was a hotbed for creativity and connection. As they explore the vibrant past of Bagleys, listeners get a firsthand account of the club’s legacy and its lasting impact on London’s music landscape. Love this podcast? Want to learn how to create or start your own series? Join our host Jo Youle on 12 and 13th December 2024 in Ibiza over two days to get your idea off the starting blocks : www.resetrebelproductions.com Or Email Jo@ResetRebelproductions.com 

In today´s episode we grab a glass of red wine and head to meet South African long term island resident, David Leppan at his beautiful home for a chat about a life led through a slightly nomadic lens. He grew up and attended boarding school in Africa and then went to university in Austria (which he never completed), and finally ended up residing between Europe and Asia for the last two decades befor making Ibiza his home for the last 30 years.  He is a pioneer in big data used to fight international crime, and soon will launch Los Patios, an oasis on the island for islanders.

In todays Episode, we preview one of the years biggest annual music events in the calendar as half of the island ship out to Amsterdam for ADE. With a rich background in music journalism as the Editor of DJ Mag Ibiza and extensive experience as the magazines Tech Editor, Michael Wilson joins Jo at the Hub in his music studio to talk about his island life and transition into writing after a long career in the music industry.  He says his mission is to bring a deep understanding of both the creative and technology side of the electronic music scene.  With a career spanning over 16 years at DJ Magazine, he has been an integral part in shaping the conversation around electronic music on the island and beyond. 

From Lighting Director at Lio to intimacy coaching in Ibiza Buzz has seen it all on the island.  He moved from America to Thailand, India, Barcelona and eventually Ibiza after working in the Circus in the Spanish city.  In todays episode we hear how he met Leonardo Di Caprio who doesn’t like to be the centre of attention when not at work, Anna Hathaway and Arnold Schwarzenegger at the famous cabaret establishment but now prefers to be working at the Garden of Light. 

Former London and Ibiza club runner, rave MC and dance music journalist, Kirk Field has worked in the night-time industries for four decades. Armed with “two fingers and the truth”, Kirk Field’s critically acclaimed debut ‘Rave New World: Confessions of a Raving Reporter’ was hailed as a modern cult classic and became the UK’s most popular hardback and audiobook in dance music/club culture.  In 2024 his narrated audiobook was nominated for an ARIA Award and his spoken word live show is booked for a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His follow up, ‘Planes, Trains & Amphetamines’ tells the inside story on clubbing travel. Kirk lives in Devon with his family, a cat which is mute, and his tinnitus which sadly isn’t. 

Argentine born, but Ibiza based chef, Sebastian Mazzola is todays guest as he spends his summers working out of a private space close to Dalt Vila.  He used to work under head chef Albert Adria in Barcelona at the now closed 41 and explains, how as a lover of electronic music, he befriended a group of well known DJ´s  which got him starting to think about the way they fly all over the world showcasing their music and how that could also be applied to the way he creates food.  Our conversation took place when he was recently in Japan cooking on a tiny island and over the last decade, he has been travelling with his partner, through Cooking in Motion,  all over the world.  The interview took place as part of The Xarraca Journal  - Issue 4 which launches next week officially and has the theme of human connection which features a mix of fashion, sustainability, technology, regenerative practise, wellness, fiction, poetry, music, art and, of course, the progressive thinking that is so much a part of our island community. 

Fat Tony – real name Tony Marnach – went from living on a London council estate to best mate of Kate Moss and Boy George, and one of the party scene’s most notoriously hedonistic DJs. Since commencing his sober 17 years ago, he has forged a career as fashion’s go-to DJ and an LGBTQ+ activist. His new memoir, I Don’t Take Requests, documents his journey from difficult beginnings to kingpin of the 80s and 90s club scene, his drug addiction, HIV diagnosis, rehab and recovery. In todays episode, ahead of his Ibiza opening gig at Pikes party, Back to Mine, he sits down with Jo Youle at the Hub Ibiza studios to reveal his story from Love & recently getting engaged in NYC to his Fiance Stavros to casting h8is mind back to his glory days at Paradise garage, Studio 54 and the Loft in NYC when he used to play and party on the circuit.