Mister Kindness

Episode 89. Joining us from England is an old Army colleague and serial overachiever, Ash Alexander-Cooper. He's packed so much into his life it would take many podcasts to do it justice. Now a former Colonel; he was a Gurkha Officer, combat helicopter pilot, Specialist Military Unit officer, wounded veteran - now successful businessman and public speaker. He's been in the thick of it in combat hotspots all over the world, getting blown up and shot. Now Ash has written a book which offers practical skills and techniques to help readers tackle trauma, build resilience and overcome life's toughest obstacles – personal and professional – with confidence. A phenomenal story and Elite level chat. Enjoy...His book is available for pre-order here https://unbound.com/books/mindful-soldierFollow Ash on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/ashalexcooperInstagram https://www.instagram.com/ashalexcooper/Mister Kindness now on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/MisterKindnessFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#mentalhealth #ptsd #army #britisharmy #britishlegion #military #resilience #fear #mindfulsoldier #mentalhealth #ptsd #service #charity #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #humanity

Episode 88. Joining us from England is my old friend and colleague General Charlie Herbert. We served together in the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Now 2 SCOTS), although only one of us went on to have a glittering career. Charlie is unusual because he originally joined the British Army as a Private, then became an Officer, ultimately ending his career as a Major General. We discuss Afghanistan, Ukraine and then the current situation in the Middle East. I must point out we approach these hot potato subjects in as neutral fashion as possible. Cool heads required during these times. Diamond level chat. Enjoy... Now on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/MisterKindnessFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#army #britisharmy #afghanistan #yemen #israel #gaza #war #warfighting #ukraine #russia #misterkindnesspodcast #misterkindness #podcast #2SCOTS #1SCOTS #scotland #glasgow #nato #soldier 

Episode 87. Joining us from Malta is Producer, Production Manager and Assistant Director, Colin Azzopardi. He's currently working on season 3 of my new favourite show, Foundation (free on AppleTV+). Colin's also worked on major Hollywood movies and blockbuster TV shows like Game of Thrones and Medici. We talk about the complexity involved in producing the entertainment we like, especially the best ones. Enjoy...Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#medici #worldwarz #captainphillips #foundation #13hours #gameofthrones #misterkindnesspodcast #producer #malta #movies #misterkindness #hollywood #blockbuster 

Episode 86. Joining me 'live' in Verbier, Switzerland, is my good friend and top chef, Gerwin Brand. We discuss all things cooking and food in general. He learned his trade from the best chefs in the business in high intensity 3 star and 2 star Michelin-rated restaurants, so he really knows his stuff. I had no idea how complicated it is to operate at such a high level. Apart from cooking, Gerwin's passion is baking sourdough bread way before it was trendy. His latest obsession is making panettone (a type of Italian cake which is very complicated to make properly) so I was delighted when he brought me one. Needless to say, it was delicious. Enjoy...Follow him on Instagram to watch the master at work https://www.instagram.com/gerwinbrand/. His stories are fascinating to watch.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#cooking #cook #chef #michelinstar #michelinguide #growyourown #foraging #hunting #fatoftheland #science #nature #obsession #panettone #baker #sourdough

Episode 85. The remarkable Krish Thapa is back. He spent 19 years as a monk in Nepal, served as a Gurkha in the British Army, was one of the first two Gurkhas ever to pass Special Forces selection - and he's also one of my spiritual advisors! Krish is now a mountain guide, recently helping fellow Gurkha, Hari Budha Magar, to summit Mount Everest. It's an astonishing story because Hari is the first above-the-knee double amputee to do it. Krish also gives us some eastern spiritual wisdom as I pick his brains about meditation. Great guy. Namaste...Follow Krish's journey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warriormonk22/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094159126193 Book Krish as your mountain guide https://hstadventure.com/home/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#army #specialforces #britisharmy #gurkha #spirituality #mounteverest #k2 #buddhism #hinduism #shaman #nepal #himalayas #mentalhealth #spiritual #monk #mountainguide #mountaineer #namaste #buddhist #hindu #misterkindnesspodcast #misterkindness_pod #meditation #mounteverest

Episode 84. Joining us from Scotland for another classic seafaring adventure tale is ocean rowing legend, Leven Brown. After 2 years of delays, he finally got to the start line of his expedition to row the Northwest Passage. Why would anyone want to row from the eastern coast of Canada, over the top into the Arctic Circle then on to the west coast of Alaska? Even in August it sounded horrendous: bitterly cold, rough seas and high winds. Plus an unwelcome encounter with a polar bear (and Great White sharks). Leven and his crew are tough as nails. Hats off to them. Enjoy...Leven's crew is supported by their selling their own delicious gin  https://www.orkneydistilling.com/products/northwest-passage-expedition-gin. They also support Big Blue Ocean Clean Up https://www.bigblueoceancleanup.org/and Siobhan's Trust https://siobhanstrust.uk/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#rower #oceanrower #Canada #Alaska #adventure #arcticcircle #ocean #gluttonforpunishment #sea #nature #mothernature #northwestpassage #explorer #explore #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast

Episode 83. Joining us from London is author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. She's the only woman in the world to swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon and climb to the summit of Mount Everest (breaking her leg on the way down.) Jessica decided to swim the Channel as a way to conquer the anguish and hurt following years of unsuccessful IVF treatment. This started her love for adventure. As a completely non-sporty person she realised her limitations were self-imposed. Now she's an advocate of the power of adventure to change your life for the better. An inspirational lady. Enjoy...Read more about her adventures and get her books at https://www.jessicahepburn.com/. Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/jessica_hepburn_/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#chomolungma #mounteverest #livebigandbrave #adventure #limitations #overcominglimitations #sea #nature #mothernature #climber #englishchannel #explore #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast

Episode 82. Joining us live in Verbier, Switzerland is my good friend Sophie Burnett to talk about plant medicines and psychedelics. It's a hot topic and one, I reckon, is misunderstood. Sophie talks about how her experiences with these therapeutics helped her through many issues: the loss of her mother when she was 13, years of eating disorders, and a decade of chronic pain after breaking her back in a skiing accident (which was misdiagnosed.)  She now supports others as a plant medicine guide aiming to catalyse deep transformation on both individual and collective societal level. Hold on to your hats! Enjoy...Learn more about Sophie's work on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenakeddoctor/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#plantmedicine #psychedelics #therapy #psychonaut #innerhealing #journey #innerjourney # #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #coincidence #synchronicity #healing #psychedelictherapy #psychedelicintegration #growthmindset #innerwork #shadowwork #griefrecovery

Episode 81. Joining us from San Antonio, Texas, is best-selling author Donna Franklin. It's hard to comprehend kids living in hunger and poverty in the western world. Donna grew up like this - in the USA of all places. It's a real rags to riches story of how to turn adversity into strength. Or maybe it's just a determination not to be poor again. I didn't know it before, but she's yet another guest who has gone down the Tony Robbins/Dean Graziosi route. Donna is one of the good ones using her success to help others. Enjoy...Find her books, including "Developing a Kick-Ass Mindset" as well as her other books on Amazon. She's https://www.instagram.com/d_sunshine2020/ on Instagram.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#motivation #hunger #poverty #tonyrobbins #alabama #explore #explorer #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #tonyrobbins #deangraziosi #manifest #lawofattraction

Episode 80. Joining us from England is polar expedition leader and motivational speaker, Ann Daniels. Hers is an inspiring story of how she got into polar exploration - as a single mother to baby triplets. Ann is a seriously impressive lady who tells how someone from humble beginnings can conquer both North and South Poles. Seriously impressive lady. I really liked her story about meeting her spirit animal while on her own on the way to the North Pole - a very large, male polar bear. Great chat. Enjoy...For all things Ann it's https://www.anndaniels.com/. She's also running the London Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Make a donation here if you feel generous https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ann-danielsFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#motivation #smallbattles #arctic #antarctica #explore #explorer #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #polarbear #spiritanimal #northpole #southpole #polarexplorer

Episode 79. We love a wild story and they don't get much wilder than this. Joining us from Barbados is self-sabotage coach, Jehan Sattaur. His speciality is helping people to stop their subconscious mind from tripping them up. I reckon 98% of people suffer from this - I certainly do. Jehan is also a talented musician who nearly gave in to the dark side of the music industry. This is where it gets WILD. He gives up some of the unpleasant secrets and, lo and behold, his internet connection goes haywire (this happens all the time when he speaks about it, apparently.) Jehan ties it all together nicely with the subject of self-sabotage. He even has pet roosters which make a cameo appearance. This goes deep! Podcast gold. Enjoy...Check his website https://jehansattaur.com/ and his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jehansattaur/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#music #musicindustry #nlp #cbt #mindfulness #coaching #selfsabotage #therapy #meditation #breath #breathing #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #spiritual #consciousnesshijacking #consciousness #hedonic #entities

Episode 78.  Joining us from southern New Jersey, USA, is wellness coach Julia Gandy. Generational trauma is something I’ve heard a lot about lately and was looking for someone to speak with about it. Julia helps individuals and families deal with deep-seated, traumatic issues that have built up over generations. Her family story is pretty shocking. Julia breaks down how to overcome and break the cycle. Enjoy... Reach out to Julia on her website https://embodyingwellnesscoach.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/embodyingwellness/ on Instagram.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#trauma #generationaltrauma #therapy #misterkindnesspodcast #family #podcast #secret

Episode 77. Joining us from Norway for a deep dive into mindfulness and meditation is Ivar Vehlar. He is a 5th dan black belt Meditation ninja. Not only that, he's a a sociologist from University of Oslo with a specialization in Leadership from UC Berkeley and is oriented toward wisdom in his work and life. He trains the Norwegian military and pro athletes to meditate - to great effect. As you'll hear, I had a very different perception of what it actually entails. Ivar breaks down the mechanics of it for me. How do you calm a wandering mind? What is the essence of mindfulness? A real privilege to talk with him and I really liked how he tied Leadership into it. Enjoy...Ivar's website is https://www.co-create.no/ and you can search Ivar Vehler on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#mindfulness #meditation #leadership #norway #misterkindnesspodcast #switzerland #military #podcast #sociology

Episode 76. Joining us from South West England is former Royal Marine Commando and bushcraft expert, Nick Goldsmith. He did 6 deployments in 11 years to Aghanistan and elsewhere, usually as point man on a patrol (a job you really don't want.) Nick developed PTSD in this very dangerous role and ended up having to leave the Marines as a result. Getting back into Nature was his road to recovery. Nick is now a bushcraft and survival expert running courses through his company, Hidden Valley Bushcraft. He also runs the Woodland Warrior programme to help Veterans with similar problems. His bestselling book is called Rewild Your Mind. This is a WILD story. Enjoy...For all things Nick it's https://www.nickgoldsmith.co.uk/ , Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officially_nickgoldsmith_/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nick.goldsmith.96Hidden Valley Bushcraft https://www.instagram.com/hiddenvalleybushcraft/ and https://www.facebook.com/hiddenvalleybushcraftFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#bushcraft #ptsd #recovery #rewild #rehab #afghanistan #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #royalmarines #survivalist #specialops #nature #woodland #nickgoldsmith #hiddenvalleybushcraft #rewildyourmind

Episode 75. Joining us from Norway is Emelie Eriksson. She teaches the Human Design System. What is it? It's based on your birth date, birth time and place you were born to give an individual chart of your strengths and weaknesses. Wikipedia calls it "New Age", but then goes on to say it's based on ancient wisdom from I Ching, Kaballah and Vedic texts. So, Emelie did a reading based on my info. Did I learn my purpose in life? Fascinating stuff. Enjoy...If you're interested in reading more (you'll have to translate the text) go to https://www.emelieshumandesign.no/sv/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#meditation #humandesign #norway #sweden #spiritual #human #mindfulness #journey #findyourpurpose #iching #vedic #kaballah #fear #mindset #joy #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #turriff #genekeys #richardrudd

Episode 74. Joining us from incredibly beautiful Svalbard inside the Arctic Circle of Norway is Linn Elise Rølvåg. Linn Elise is a former helicopter pilot in the Air Force of Norway and now on a journey to live a boundless life. How? By throwing off the chains of conditioning we learn from society, our upbringing and modern life in general. I really leaned in to this one. We go deep into the foundations of our reality and what it means to be human. Break free from the mindset of fear and scarcity to actually LIVE your life. Enjoy…Follow her journey https://www.instagram.com/_linnelise_/ and https://www.instagram.com/gaffel_og_gaffatape/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on #meditation #norway #svalbard #spiritual #human #mindfulness #journey #placeboeffect #placebo #scarcitymindset #fear #mindset #survive #thrive #joy #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast

Episode 73. Chris and I decided it was time to get back in the studio and give our take on what's happening in this crazy world. Hopefully the two of us can stop World War 3 through the power of talking shit. Enjoy...Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#afghanistan #ukraine #russia #ww3 #stopthewar #misterkindnesspodcast #givepeaceachance #neocon 

Episode 72. Joining us from Perth, Australia, is firefighter Damian Porter. He's on a mission to teach self-defence methods he learned in the New Zealand Special Forces to everyone and all ages. This is the kind of info to keep yourself and your loved ones safe, especially after what happened in that kids' playpark in France recently. We really clicked and the banter flowed. Good times. Enjoy...Find Damien https://www.instagram.com/hownottodieguy/ and his website https://www.hownottodie.com.au/?r_done=1Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#selfdefence #martialarts #protect #SOE #misterkindnesspodcast

Episode 71. Yes, ATLANTIS! This one will blow your mind. Joining us from Monterrey, Mexico, is Professor Michael Le Flem. Like me, you are probably skeptical about the existence of Atlantis. Michael did a very deep dive on it, so much so that he wrote a book called Visions of Atlantis. He lays out a dizzying amount of evidence showing the existence of an advanced, worldwide civilisation that was wiped out around 12,000 years ago. I had a blast on this one. Keep an open mind. Enjoy...You can order the book through his website https://www.michaelleflem.com/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#atlantis #ancientcivilization #plato #socrates #youngerdryas #edgarcayce #channel #medium #psychic #egypt #atlantic #forbiddenhistory #pyramid #sacredgeometry #misterkindnesspodcast

DISCLAIMER: what we talk about is not financial advice. We're only trying to help. Proper financial advice comes from professionals who crashed the economy in 1987, 2000, 2008, etc. Episode 70. Joining us from Edinburgh, Scotland is my pal Alan Lipowski. Currently serving in my old Regiment in the British Army, Alan had the idea to develop a website and internet presence with the sole aim of helping soldiers invest and save their hard-earned cash. I wish him the very best of luck! When I was young, I couldn't spend my money fast enough. I was lucky to get some good advice and made a few early investments which really paid off later in life. Good guy Alan is fighting the good fight. Enjoy...Alan's website is https://www.ukmilitarymoney.co.uk/ for all the info and social media links. He's doing this on his own initiative; this website is not endorsed by the MoD and his opinions are his own.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#money #cash #moneysaver #army #military #misterkindnesspodcast #moneymaker #bling #ballin