A Memorable “Off Day” from Camp Counselling
Some days, you can still ‘feel’ It was the summer of 1999. I was 18 years old, and a little wet behind the ears, even though I had already been living overseas for 5 months. I lived with about 350 others on this amazing summer camp, called Camp Schodack, in New York State. We got […]
Travelling Expands Your Everything
“Travelling Expands Your Everything” My previous Podcast guest, Amanda Carneiro, said the above profound one-liner when we were talking about travelling and why it’s your greatest teacher. When you are backpacking, you are often exposed to situations that you never expect… Flat tyres in the middle of nowhere Close encounters with wild animals Travelling on […]
Keep the Fire Going in Your Friendships
When I lived in London, our groups of friends adopted an idea where every couple of month’s we would go to someone’s house on the weekend for a culinary themed catch up!! Any excuse to eat good food, right? Most of the time, it ended up in a fun and boozy affair! Those were the […]
Beach Cricket in Northern Australia
Not all days are equal. Some days, especially travel days, become etched in your memory forever. As young South African boys, we spent a good amount of our free time honing our backyard cricket skills. Circa 2001, I was travelling around Australia with my cousin and two childhood friends. The night before this picture was […]
We had just LOST £2 billion…!
The Day that Shook the World Last Monday’s, 5th August, financial meltdown reminded me of 2008. Absolute chaos and mayhem! September 2008, there I was sitting at my desk in front of my 3 big screens, I wasn’t quite as cool or important as the 6 screen guys yet! All of our senior managers had […]
Encountering Ayahuasca: A Night in the Amazon to Remember
Ryan Hawell and I, spoke about our Ayahuasca experience in the deep dark Amazon Jungle Exploring the Depths of Human Experience: An Ayahuasca Journey in Peru Travelling is often about the unexpected, the adventures that shape us and form unforgettable memories. One such adventure took us to the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Peru, […]
Banker to Buddhism
Edi Csanalosi and I, discussed her brave journey of self-discovery Embracing the Path of Transformation: A Journey to Buddhism Transformation is a powerful concept. As I (Edi) delve deeper into the realms of human behaviour, personal development, and spirituality, I realise there are countless paths to self-discovery. My journey, intertwined with Buddhism, has profoundly reshaped […]
Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Personal Growth
Unleashing the Potential Within: Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Personal Growth Jeremy Meeks (aka Shiver King) and I, spoke deeply about his journey of overcoming addiction As someone who has navigated the complexities of addiction and witnessed its transformative power, Jeremy has come to believe that addicts possess a resilience and determination that often go unrecognised. […]
Attachment Style’s Impact on Society
Understanding Attachment Theory and Its Impact on Relationships and Society Advice shared with my by Adam Lane Smith on a Podcast we had recently When we are born, we can’t care for ourselves. From day one, we rely on others for everything. This fundamental need gives rise to questions about trust and reliability: Can I […]
Self-Awareness — why it’s your greatest asset.
You’ll hear the term ‘self-awareness’ spoken about a lot these days. I believe it to be your greatest treasure and think it’s important to have a good level of self-awareness in order to progress forward in life. However, self-awareness can also be deemed as one of those fluffy, intangible and abstruse kinds of things. What […]