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Being Human is for people who want go deep on what it means to be a human making a difference.
We’ll discover how to be better humans at work and in life.
We’ll explore leadership, relationships and how to make changes in ourselves and our environments. Nothing will be off limits.
Welcome.
We’ll discover how to be better humans at work and in life.
We’ll explore leadership, relationships and how to make changes in ourselves and our environments. Nothing will be off limits.
Welcome.
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This week's guest is Jan Winhall, a seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist and author of the book 'Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model'.
Jan had a remarkable start to her career. In her early twenties, she found herself leading group sessions for incest survivors. Over time, she learned the power of the Felt Sense and then how to integrate this with the Polyvagal Model.
We discuss:
Beyond Fight-Flight: The Polyvagal Theory
The importance of the Felt Sense in healing
The nonsense of the DSM diagnoses
The issue with 12-step programmes
You can cure your addiction
Links:
Jan's Website
Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model - The Book
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I am delighted to welcome Peter Levine back on the show. Peter is a world-renowned trauma recovery expert and the creator of the Somatic Experiencing method.
While discussing his latest book, An Autobiography Of Trauma, Peter bravely delves into the painful childhood experiences and the early steps that led him to develop his somatic approach.
We discuss:
Taking our dreams seriously
The role of psychedelics
Confrontations with the academic establishment
His life's mission
Links:
Peter's Website
An Autobiography of Trauma - The Book
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This week, I speak with Lou Lebentz, trauma specialist, mental health campaigner, author, speaker, and therapist.
With over 25 years of working in the mental health arena and a deeply personal understanding of the impact of trauma, Lou has developed The Voyage Academy, a theoretical model used for helping others navigate their healing journeys. Her approach is trauma-informed, emphasizing the importance of compassion, understanding, and resilience. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the possibility of finding hope and healing.
We discuss:
From the rag trade to The Priory
Recovering from psychosis
Integrating and befriending the body
Alignment and community support
The journey from trauma to resilience
Links:
Lou's Website
The Voyage Academy
Lou's Books
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This week, I speak with Michael OBrien, a speaker, author, business coach, and the creator of the Pause, Breathe, Reflect movement.
Whilst enjoying his life leading marketing for a $700m brand, in July 2011, whilst out riding his bike, Michael was slammed through the windshield of a speeding Ford Explorer. The devastating impact broke bones and damaged nerves throughout his body.
Experiencing depression as the enormity of his injuries bore down on him, Michael learned the power of gratitude and mindfulness.
Having now left corporate life, Michael is on a mission to share the strategies that have worked for him with the world.
We discuss:
The simple gratitude practice that resulted in his Last Bad Day
The breathing technique that started his mindfulness journey
How he used his Pause, Breath, Reflect approach to powerfully navigate corporate life
Links:
Michael's Website
The Pause Breathe Reflect app
Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows - The Book
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This week, I speak with Pete Kusiak, a proponent of The Fun First Strategy, author of Drop The F-Bomb In Your Business, and advocate for ringing fun and youthful concepts into learning and workplaces
Pete's approach proposes that the cornerstone of a genuinely successful office environment is what most current CEOs view as unimportant or distracting: fun. He argues that incorporating fun into day-to-day operations can have profound benefits not only for businesses’ productivity but also for the mental health of employees.
We discuss:
Prioritizing laughter and youthfulness
Introducing fun for better engagement
Incorporating playfulness in problem-solving
Boosting productivity through a positive culture
Links:
Pete's Website
Drop the F-Bomb in Your Business - The Book
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This week, I speak with advisor, bestselling author and TEDx speaker Tony Martignetti about his new book, Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward.
Originally an artist with dreams in the creative realm, external influences pushed Tony into finance. Achieving early success, he faced burnout and lost touch with his identity. A significant boardroom moment prompted him to leave his high-flying corporate career to seek to create a meaningful path.
We discuss:
Making an office campfire
Disrupting yourself
Work, home and your third space
Fulfilment in being not doing
Coach, therapist or something else?
Links:
Campfire Lessons for Leaders - The Book
Tony's Website
Tony's LinkedIn Page
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This week, I speak with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, PhD, a seasoned clinical psychologist, EMDR Therapy consultant and author recognized for her expertise in resilience-informed therapy and post-traumatic growth.
Drawing from her personal experience of overcoming trauma, Dr. Schwartz emphasizes the significance of addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of one's being in order to achieve profound and enduring transformations.
What stood out for me in interviewing Dr. Schwratz was her brilliant integration of the Western scientific lens on trauma and the yogic wisdom on those same aspects of the human experience.
We discuss:
The need for trauma awareness in coaching
Are psychedelics a shortcut in therapy?
Trauma release and the energetic body
Yoga as therapy
Trauma-aware dentists and more.
Links:
Dr. Schwartz's Website
Dr. Schwartz's Books
Dr. Schwartz's Instagram Page
Dr. Schwartz's Facebook Page
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This week, I speak with author David Heinemeier Hansson, a man with a seemingly unending list of achievements. He's the creator of the famed Ruby on Rails programming development framework, multiple best-selling author, business owner, and Le Mans-winning racing driver.
David shares his story of his early days building businesses in high-school before finding co-founder of Basecamp Jason Friend and together creating a highly successful tech firm with no outside funding and ignoring all of the received wisdom on succeeding with start-ups.
We discuss:
The real definition of work ethic
Building Ruby on Rails
Our AI future
The power of working within constraints
How not to bring your whole self to work
Links:
David's Website
David's Books
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This week, I speak with author Florence Williams, author of 'The Nature Fix' and winner of the 2023 PEN/E.O. Wilson Award for Literary Science Writing for her book 'Heartbreak'.
Florence shares insights on the hidden connections between human health and the environment, drawing from her experience as a science and environmental journalist. The conversation highlights the transformative potential of spending time in nature and the ways it can enhance focus, inspire, and promote a happier and healthier life.
We discuss:
Rediscovering our primal connection to the Earth
How she's used nature to help with heartbreak
Mindfully engaging with nature
Forest bathing for inspiration
Tips on getting your nature fix no matter your lifestyle
Links:
Florence's Website
Florence's Books
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This week, I speak with Maureen K. McCarthy and Zelle Nelson, Co-Founders and Co-Directors of the Center for Collaborative Awareness.
Maureen's life is a wild story. Doctors told her she would die young of a rare, genetic lung disease with no cure in sight. She couldn't change her body, so she decided to change her mind. Knowing that she might die at any time, with her partner Zelle, they had to figure out how to live each day, not knowing if there would be a tomorrow.
We discuss:
Getting married every day
Consciously designing relationships
Finding joy with 10 per cent lung capacity
Publishing your 'Blueprint of Me'
Radically rethinking business contracts
Links:
The Center for Collaborative Awareness
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This week, I speak with Licia Sky, a highly regarded trauma educator and Co-Founder with Bessel van der Kolk of the Trauma Research Foundation.
In the midst of experiencing severe domestic abuse, at age twelve, Licia attempted suicide, resulting in a near-death experience. From this out-of-body moment, she received a clear message that she had an important purpose in life.
It led her on an extraordinary path into bodywork, the arts and now her role as a pioneering researcher and educator.
We discuss:
The gift of nearly dying
Breaking the mould of 'bodywork'
Artistic expression as therapy
Meditation for healing
How MDMA isn't just for raving
Links:
Licia's Website
The Trauma Research Foundation
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This week, I speak with Doug Fleener, a business advisor, coach, author, and keynote speaker, also known as The Daily Performance Expert.
As hero's journey arcs go, Doug takes some beating, from a former addict bankrupting his family business to a successful businessman and coach.
Doug has brilliantly developed the recovery mantras of 'Keep it in The Day' and 'Keep It Simple Stupid' into a philosophy for life and business.
I personally spent many years in 12-step recovery and benefitted enormously from the 'wisdom of the rooms', so this one is close to my heart.
We talk:
Waking up after blacking out on a flight to Hawaii
Bankrupting the family business
Getting sober and learning to keep it the day
Applying the principles of recovery to business
Practising relentless simplicity
Links:
Doug's Website
The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life) - The Book
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This week, I speak with Tian Dayton, PhD, a psychologist, prolific author with over fifteen published books and developer of the Relationship Trauma Repair programme.
This brilliant conversation explores the themes of resilience, emotional healing, therapy, and personal growth while emphasising the significance of finding outlets for emotions, connecting with others, and being heard and understood. Tian emphasises the importance of self-reflection, emotional literacy, and support in navigating life's challenges.
We talk:
Growing up with an alcoholic dad
Getting conscious at 14
The fight with her husband that changed it all
Learning to feel
The power of sociometrics
Links:
Tian's Website
Tian's Books
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This week, I speak with Ryan A Bush, a philosopher, author and co-founder of Designing The Mind.
With a design background, Ryan uses the metaphor of individuals having their own psychological software that they can design for a more fulfilling life. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing virtues and understanding our strengths to unlock our true potential while challenging the conventional notion of the importance of meaning in our lives.
We talk:
Why to not let go of your ego
How depression might be serving you
Why self-approval, not self-esteem, is the key
Living the good life
Why not to live your purpose
Links:
Designing The Mind
Ryan's Books
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This week, I speak with T. Mark Meyer, author of 'The Art of Being Authentic', and advocate for authenticity in our lives and cultures.
Mark's story is a dramatic example of following your purpose. Mark walked away from riches and status as the CEO of a successful start-up to follow a calling to lead a more intentional life. His transformative epiphany became the catalyst for his ambitious mission: to illuminate the pathway to authenticity for people everywhere.
We talk:
Finding authenticity
What it means to be authentic
Understanding intention
Trauma and intention
Purposeful living
Links:
T. Mark's Website
The Art of Being Authentic - The Book
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This week, I speak with Glenn Akramoff, team building consultant and the author of The Human Centered Team.
Glenn led an extraordinary public career, starting as a maintenance worker and rising to City Manager. Experiencing the tragic loss of two work colleagues during his climb to the top led him to re-appraise what it means to be a leader.
We talk:
Showing love in leadership
Gaining trust and permission to lead
Building a 'communication culture'
Surfacing 'hidden rules' of culture
The issue with rolling out change programmes on a schedule
Links:
Glenn's Website
The Human Centered Team - The Book
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This week I speak with Damon Lembi, a working CEO, leadership expert and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." Lembi explores the mindset and traits that distinguish exceptional leaders in our rapidly changing world.
Drawing from extensive research and real-world examples, he explores the concept of continuous learning as a cornerstone of effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
We talk:
The importance of learning agility
The "trust tax" in business
How humility requires confidence
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Purposeful awfulizing
Links:
Damon's Website
The Learn-It-All Leader - The Book
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This week's guest is Eileen Day McKusick, a trailblazing researcher in the realm of electric health and author of Electric Body, Electric Health. Eileen unveils the fascinating connection between sound, frequency, and the human body in this extraordinary conversation. We explore the enigma of our energetic bodies and probe a potent approach to wellness based on a very different understanding of physics.
Plus, get a front-row seat to a live Biofield Tuning session in this electrifying episode.
We discuss:
Our plasma bubble
Aether and healing at a distance
Initiating self-healing with sound
The geometry of natural law
Why sound healing works so quickly
Links:
Eileen's Website
Electric Body, Electric Health - The Book
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Join me this week as I chat with world-renowned art therapist and author, Cathy Malchiodi, about the transformative power of art therapy. Art therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and emotional regulation, boost self-confidence and self-esteem, enhance problem-solving and communication skills, and even alleviate symptoms of trauma and PTSD.
We can also use the principles in day-to-day coaching and interaction with others.
We talk:
Learning the ropes in a women's shelter
Getting out of the therapist's chair
Expression not creativty
Journaling and the immune system
How we can all use expression to self-regulate
Links:
Cathy's Website
Trauma And Expressive Arts Therapy - The Book
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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josefine Campbell - executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author of 'Power Barometer.' Discover how Josefine's insights on managing personal energy levels can lead to business success using a unique tool called the power barometer.
In our conversation, we delved into the importance of taking responsibility for your energy levels and their direct impact on team performance. Learn practical strategies and techniques to harness your personal energy for optimal success.
Highlights include:
Balancing Time, Cost, Quality, and Energy
The power of Body Awareness
"Grazing trauma" for inner release
Lessons from using ju-jitsu in the dark
Breaking the stress cycle
Links:
Josefine's Website
Power Barometer - The Book
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