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I've never been a Beatles fan. Neither of my parents played it in the house and they weren't something that came close to Michael Jackson and other 80s & 90s pop icons I had in my SONY Discman.  But over time, I realized the Beatles were everywhere.  Be it in the artists they inspired or their discography that I'd heard on the radio occasionally without even knowing.   In fact, I guess I was a Beatles fan all along.   When the opportunity to interview David Bedford came up, I wanted to know more about what made the Fab Four so, well, fab.   The biggest shock during this interview was realizing just how many stars had to align for the band even to meet, never mind stay together. But more so, the Beatles were only together for ten years and toured for even less than that. How much music history and impact were crammed into those years is incredible.  Whether you are a Beatles fan or not, you will surely enjoy this super fun chat.  ------- David Bedford grew up at the bottom of Madryn Street, where Ringo Starr was born. He lives near Penny Lane, and his children attended the same school where John Lennon and George Harrison started their education.  When illness forced retirement upon David at the age of 35, he began a quest to discover as much about The Beatles and Liverpool as he could.  His first book, published in 2009, is now on its Third Edition: Liddypool: Birthplace of The Beatles.  His second book, The Fab one hundred and Four: The Evolution of The Beatles, was published in 2013 to critical acclaim. It featured every family member, friend and musician who contributed to the story of The Beatles, including the previously unknown school friend of John Lennon who started it all. In 2016, he was a co-author with Hunter Davies, the only authorized Beatles biographer, on The Beatles Book,  David was also the Associate Producer and historical consultant for “Looking For Lennon”  a 2018 documentary about the life of John Lennon.  In 2021, ACC is publishing The Beatles Fab Four Cities, a book looking at the four cities that defined The Beatles' career: Liverpool, Hamburg, London and New York.  ----------- KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST:    For other platforms: 🍎 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299   📺 Full Episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA

Andreas is the first repeat guest on KMKL and the best person I know regarding travel insights.  He has travelled to all 7 continents and recently completed a 2-month adventure through India, Pakistan, and Nepal.   In this conversation, Andreas and I tell a lot of stories but also discuss: how destination matters depending on your goal (i.e. Don't go to a spiritual destination to party, or Ibiza to seek any answers about life) Why I slept on the ground in Padova, Italy one night and barely escaped being followed by two creepy dudes at 4am The need for everyone to "check out" from work from time to time  Solo vs. Group Travel  How travel can help with self-agency and what we've learnt from travelling with friends.   And more... We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope it helps you plan and execute on your future travel plans. Happy Exploring!  Andreas is the CEO and Founder of https://nibbleapps.com/  - An app provider of such incredible products like: Fit Men Cook App: https://fitmencook.com/app/ The #1 Meal Prep APP:   Meal Prep Pro: https://www.mealpreppro.com/ --------- KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST:    For other platforms: 🍎 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299 📺 Full Episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA

This was a fun casual chat about mindset and performance.  Dr. Brett is who he is without airs or judgements. He helps his clients through his professional training as well as his lived experience. He's devoted his life to helping others and we discussed all sides of his approach to elevating his clients and helping them get out of their way to achieve their goals.  Dr. Brett is a licensed clinical psychologist, sports psychologist, and life coach specializing in relationships, entrepreneurship, and athletic performance.  His core philosophy is to avoid nothing, be as present as possible, have bulletproof integrity, honor yourself, and develop and trust your intuition! After experiencing a devastating health crisis and horrific loss, Dr. Brett, at 41 rebuilt his life, and developed the philosophy for success that he now shares with his clients who consist of entrepreneurs, high-performers and D1 athletes.  KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST:    For other platforms:   🍎 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299   📺 Full Episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA  

A popular talking point from the technocrats is that technology will save us and the planet so we should all just relax. Don't get me started on all the problems with that argument, but Will Wiseman has another solution at the intersection of commerce and climate activism:  Capital. In today's episode Will walks me through how his startup Climatize is helping to fund climate projects that aren't able to receive big bank dollars yet.  Climatize is helping to galvanize the energy transfer to renewables by funding projects that can make a real difference today along side the, hopefully, evolving technology.    Will talks about the climate economy and the problems we face with the same ease and deep knowledge that I discuss the Back to the Future trilogy.  I learned a lot during this interview and I hope you do too!   Will is currently the CEO &Co-Founder of Climatize, an easy & transparent mobile app enabling investments in renewable energy projects. Will has worked in the clean energy industry for 9 years in roles such as managing multi-million dollar electrical projects, as an energy market analyst &  even as a solar panel installer. He also holds a Double Masters in Renewable Energy Engineering and in 2023, Will was selected among the Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact. And in 2022 he was selected as a Young Global Changer by the World Policy Forum You can find out more about Climatize and download the app here: https://www.climatize.earth ----------   KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST:    For other platforms:   🍎 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299   📺 Full Episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA    

The most important part of the human body (it's tied with the brain) and it's incredible how little some of us(aka me!) know about it.  Today Dr. Bolad and I discussed: - the difference in heart attack symptoms between women and men - what a normal resting heart rate is - what myocarditis actually is  - what supplements can be helpful (spoiler:  less than you think!) The good doctor is a triple board certified physian, certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine. He has over 20 years of experience in Cardiology and the management of Cardiovascular Disease and has a total of over 30 years experience as a physician. Doctor Bolad is on a Mission to use his knowledge and experience to help the public, bringing them up to date and keeping the public informed about the latest developments in general Medicine which will surely discuss today!   If you have any questions about your heart you can reach Dr. Bolad at: https://www.doctorbolad.org/  You can ask a free question and Dr. Bolad tries to respond to everyone.  :)   KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST:    For other platforms:   🍎 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299   📺 Full Episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA

This is a powerful discussion on how the heavy presence of masculine cultural expectations weighs down men in a profoundly damaging way. Dr. Ronald Levant has studied men and masculinity for over 40 years, documenting how trying to fit into the "man box" tragically separates men from themselves and those they love most. Some items we discuss: - How testosterone has nothing to do with violence or aggression  - What is Alexithymia and why do more men suffering from it than women?  - How the humanity is taken from boys in an effort to make them men  - How feminists trained women to change themselves to create a better future  - Why teaching boys to be the antithesis of women has led to self-loathing and emotional detachment. Dr. Levant's recent book is titled, The Tough Standard: The Hard Truths About Masculinity & Violence, unpacks all the myths that label men as inherently violent. You can find the book here: https://thetoughstandard.com/ ===========================  Dr. Levant is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at The University of Akron; Past President of the American Psychological Association (APA) and APA Division 51, the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities. He is widely considered one of the key people responsible for creating the new field of the psychology of men and masculinities. He was included in the Elsevier-Stanford University database listing the top 2% of scientists in the world. When it comes to studying men and masculinity, he’s a big deal. Dr. Levant's recent book is titled, The Tough Standard: The Hard Truths About Masculinity & Violence, unpacks all the myths that label men as inherently violent. You can find the book here: https://thetoughstandard.com/

Thomas and I had a fun chat today about all things A.I. for those interested in what ChatGPT is, how A.I. works and how quickly it will take all of the jobs, steal your girlfriend, and allow you to be on Star Trek.  Thomas Helfrich is the host of the AI Nerd Youtube Channel and also the CEO and Founder of InstantlyRelevant.com, which uses human-led AI to help businesses grow faster. For anyone interested in the world of AI, check out Thomas' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AiNerd and definitely go play with ChatGPT and see a glimpse of the future: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt ------- KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST: Listen here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299 For full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA  

This was a scary one for me, but as more people kept asking and recommending I do a solo episode, I decided to give it a shot.  I'm clearly winging it and rambling a bunch, but hopefully, something spilled from my mouth that was fun or helpful. In this solo episode I discuss: - what I've enjoyed about doing the podcast so far - some episodes that have stood out to me and why - some future episodes I have planned Then I get into two articles I've enjoyed recently, and I discuss my thoughts on their findings. Spiritual Narcissism: Self-enhancement through spiritual practices can fool some of us into thinking we’re evolving and growing when all we’re growing is our ego https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-spiritual-narcissism/# AND Is Mindfulness Bullshit? This article describes how mindfulness benefits are overstated, might be hurtful to some people, and should never be put above all the other activities we could do with our time. https://psychologybestpractice.substack.com/p/mindfulness-bullshit-part-ii Thanks for listening/watching! Please like and subscribe! --------- KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST: For other platforms: Listen here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299 For full episodes and clips: https://youtu.be/QiN7Awijoq0

This was a surprisingly open and wide-ranging conversation about the horrors of picking the wrong romantic partner.  Victoria McCooey is a Narcissist Divorce Coach, a Motivational Speaker, and the creator of The Reclaim Your Power System™.   She works with those trapped in toxic, abusive marriages to stand up to their abuser and regain control of their lives. Having been in an abusive marriage to an emotionally abusive, narcissistic spouse, Victoria is passionate about helping others make the same remarkable transformation she did.  Through her writing, speaking, coaching programs, and social media following, Victoria has helped thousands acquire the skills, mindset shifts and courage necessary to stand up and create a joyful new life for themselves and their children.   Here are some of the ideas we covered in this engaging chat: the wreckage that can become of someone's life when involved with pathological liars, frauds, and master manipulators.  the challenge of diagnosing someone with a personality disorder stories from Victoria's clients why most victims of narcissist abuse think they're the problem how to deal with a narcissist what stops victims from leaving or getting help tales from Victoria's experience and how she finally left and rebuilt her life If you think you need Victoria's guidance and support, you can find her here: https://www.victoriamccooey.com/ Victoria's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaMcCooey --------------------------   KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST: For other platforms: Listen here:    Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299   For full episodes and clips:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA    

As expected from the title, this conversation was a lot of fun. Ironically, I could feel myself limiting how playful and silly I was getting, as it doesn't take much.  Lucie and I chatted about all things play-related and how we try to make our worlds more enjoyable day after day even though sometimes aging and personal responsibilities can be a real f*@king bummer.  Lucie Lincoln is an author, communicator and creative explorer. She's on a journey to discover what it means to grow up well in a world that celebrates youth. Her recent book is: Living a Creative Life: Everyday Play, and she hosts the  Almost Grown...Up podcast Lucie spends most of her days working with fast growth businesses helping them to tell their stories with soul. When not doing that, she is writing for publications on travel, growing up, creativity and what it means to be human.  KNOW MORE KNOW LESS PODCAST:   Listen here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/know-more-know-less/id1652659219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fxCXp5AlfajmcTgvSWSGl?si=87be920940534299 For full episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4wkMATGEXMTU4Xrw-YZTA