Cats teach us valuable lessons about self-care and prioritize their well-being.
The Titanic disaster reflects socio-economic divisions and shows how they can change or disappear in times of crisis.
Life coaching provides support for individuals seeking personal growth, motivation, and direction.
Deep dives
About the Podcast and Guest
Luke's English podcast is a free resource for English learners. In this episode, Luke is joined by Anthony Ratuno, an English teacher, life coach, musician, writer, and podcaster. Anthony has three podcasts, including Glass Onion on John Lennon, Film Gold, and Life and Life Only. The conversation is a deep and meaningful exploration of various topics that Anthony has discussed on his podcast, including the concept and aims of Life and Life Only, the lessons we can learn from cats in terms of self-care, the Titanic as a reflection of the class system, Anthony's traveling experiences and the lessons he learned from losing his backpack in Vietnam, the role of psychology and interpersonal dynamics in language teaching, and an introduction to life coaching and how it is done.
Exploring Life and Life Only
Anthony's podcast, Life and Life Only, is a search for inner and outer truth. The podcast touches on self-development, psychology, conspiracy theories, and observations about the world. The aim is to improve oneself, tackle life's challenges, and understand how the world works. Anthony engages in conversations and reads essays and blog posts, creating a platform that merges self-development and the exploration of the outer truth.
Learning from Cats and the Titanic
Cats, as discussed in the podcast, teach us important lessons about self-care. They excel at protecting themselves and prioritizing their well-being. The Titanic serves as a case study of the class structure and societal dynamics. The upper class experienced less impact during the disaster, while the lower class felt the immediate consequences. In the end, everyone was equalized by the disaster, showcasing the ways in which socio-economic divisions can change or disappear in times of crisis.
Traveling Experiences and Life Coaching
Anthony shares stories of his traveling experiences, drawing lessons from losing his backpack in Vietnam. He discusses the role of psychology and interpersonal dynamics in language teaching, exploring their impact in both group and one-on-one contexts. The conversation also delves into an introduction to life coaching, highlighting its role as a support system for individuals seeking improvements in their lives, with a focus on motivation, direction, and personal growth.
Travelling experiences and lessons learned
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's personal experiences of traveling and highlights the transformative and enlightening nature of these journeys. The speaker mentions living in Thailand, Laos, and traveling across Vietnam, Cambodia, South America, and India. They briefly touch upon the stark contrast between developed and underdeveloped areas in these countries. The speaker emphasizes the importance of letting go, being spontaneous, and not trying to control everything while traveling to truly enjoy the experience and immerse oneself in the culture.
Interpersonal dynamics in teaching English
The podcast episode also explores the speaker's experiences as an English teacher, particularly focusing on the dynamics of teaching a group class or having one-on-one lessons. The speaker remarks on the importance of creating a positive atmosphere in the classroom and how certain groups of students immediately click and interact well, while others may struggle to connect or engage. They discuss the challenges of teaching students at different levels and share humorous anecdotes about grammar-focused students and the testing nature of their questions. Ultimately, the speaker finds reward in seeing students' progress and undergo personal growth through language learning.
Antony is an English teacher, podcaster, life-coach and writer and he returns to LEP today for a conversation about topics which he has discussed in episodes of his podcast called "Life & Life Only". Listen to us chat about why cats are good for your health π±, what the Titanic disaster tells us about social class π’, how losing his backpack while travelling taught Antony a valuable life lesson π, how psychology is involved in English teaching π§ and more.
