

The ikario Podcast: human thriving in the modern world
Shane Melaugh
The world is noisy, complicated and overwhelming, but you can learn to surf the chaos. On this podcast, we explore what it takes to break free from digital distractions, addictions, social isolation and everything else keeping us down in the modern world. Learn how to become more capable, build (and stick with) good habits and become a force to be reckoned with.
The ikario podcast is hosted by Shane Melaugh and produced with the help of the ikario team.
The ikario podcast is hosted by Shane Melaugh and produced with the help of the ikario team.
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Jul 6, 2021 • 46min
The Power Of Self Awareness| Episode 39
In this episode, Dean and Shane discuss the transformative potential of self-awareness as a practicable skill and why this could change your life. As always, expect some practical tips and takeaways. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/039

Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 23min
Dating In The Age Of Social Media with Sam Overton | Episode 38
Sam Overton is a dating coach based in the UK who runs a company called Fluid Social (fluid.social). In this episode of the ikario podcast, Ollie & Sam talk about relationships. They talk the world of pickup artists as well as the difficulties of dating in the modern age of social media. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/038/

Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
Soma Breathing, Flow States & Cold Exposure | Episode 37
In this episode of the podcast, we have the honour of speaking to Dave Florence. Dave is a Flow Code Coach and SOMA Breathing instructor who runs The Evolution Of Dave Youtube channel. We talk about mental and physical health, breathwork, cold exposure and many other fascinating health-related topics. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/037/

Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
How To Make Friends As An Adult | Episode 36
If you want to live a good life, cultivating positive social connections is essential. But how, as an adult, can you expand your social circle in a free and easy way? How can you meet new people in a way that feels natural and intuitive? In this latest episode of the ikario podcast, myself and Shane discuss a concept we like to call "social-life engineering" which we are delighted to share with you. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/036

Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 7min
The Masculinity Crisis | Episode 35
Our culture has almost become schizophrenic in it's attitude towards masculine competence. One the one hand many revere strength and capability in men yet on the other, consider it the root of most of our problems. But what does success, power and competence really look like as a man? Is it something inherently destructive that should be feared? Or would the world be a better place if it were filled with more truly powerful men? In this episode, Abhi & Shane discuss the state of masculinity today as well as how to achieve freedom and happiness as a man. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/035/

Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 13min
Overcoming Perfectionism & Becoming Unstoppable | Episode 34
On the path to total freedom in our lives, we come up against a number of obstacles. Choosing to free ourselves financially, geographically and mentally is not an easy task. Perfectionism, poor habits, un-supportive social environments and a constant barrage of distractions all serve to keep us from actualising our fullest potential. To break out of the human zoo, it's going to take everything you have. In this episode of the ikario podcast, Abhi & Shane discuss productivity, perfectionism, goal achievement and skill-building in a conversation that only just scratches the surface (so keep an eye out for part two). Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/034/

May 26, 2021 • 55min
Algorithms, Social Media & Mass Manipulation | Episode 33
At ikario we're all about helping you free yourself & live a bad-ass life on your own terms. Trust us, we aren't being melodramatic when we say that social media and the algorithm are most directly opposing force to your inner and outer freedom. In this podcast, Shane & myself discuss why this is the case. We talk about the algorithm, social media and the mass manipulation of human behavior we currently see today. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/033/

May 18, 2021 • 1h 9min
Hustle Culture, Workaholism & Toxic Productivity | Episode 32
At ikario, we make people the most productive they've ever been in their lives through our classes and products. And we're pretty damn good at it. But how much is too much? Does there come a point when productivity becomes toxic to your life? And when is that point? In this latest episode of the ikario podcast, Shane & Ollie discuss the recent rise of hustle culture and toxic productivity. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/032/

May 11, 2021 • 1h 15min
Why Playing the Long Game Changes Everything | Episode 31
In many ways, success in life is like building a fire. A good fire needs a strong foundation. Sometimes it needs air and space to burn well. If you pile too much wood on the fire at once, it could suffocate. And the thing to remember is that the hottest fires are the ones that have burned the longest. With this episode of the ikario podcast, Shane & Ollie discuss the crucial importance of playing the long game for maximizing your chances of success in business and in life. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/031/

May 4, 2021 • 54min
Knives, Cars & Building Your Personal Power | Episode 30
On the journey to building our personal power and becoming competent, capable and responsible - exactly how safe is too safe? Does it serve us as individuals and as a society to prevent access to potential dangers at all costs? Or does it make us weaker and less capable? In this episode of the ikario podcast, Ollie & Shane discuss what it means to build personal power. The discussion also includes knives and cars, obviously. Show notes: https://ikario.com/030/