Curious Humans with Jonny Miller

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, an ex-Googler and neuroscience student, discusses time anxiety, the lack of curiosity in adults, the 'Mindframing' technique for personal growth, and her decision to leave Google for neuroscience studies at Kings in London.

I've been listening to Cory's podcast the Astral Hustle for years now so had so much fun being on the other end of the line and digging into his fascinating mind—he has an amazing gift for walking a line between being ridiculous and playful yet also filled with deep insights and practical tips on mindfulness.We didn't have time to cover it in this episode but Cory has a background in music and also produces Binaural Beats, which I've been using daily for the last few months to both meditate and focus at work – and you can find these as well as the lowdown on his new book 'Now is the Way' – which is available from today at nowistheway.com 📚This was another of those conversations that just lit me up 🔥it felt like the time flew by but we bounced between the role of humour in spiritual exploration and the 'upside of impermanence' to some of the more practical aspects meditation, how it changes the way we experience the world and how we can get out of our own way to risk being more human."The fragments of the self that are shattered you know the different pieces of you that exist within they’re the broken pieces of the mirror that been through the meditation or through creating the space they have the space to start to reconnect into one singular piece of mirror of yourself so that you can look into it and quote-unquote reflect and then begin to understand what you are and then begin to author your future." – Cory Allen***📝Read the full transcript with Cory here.📚Cory's new book 'Now is the Way' is officially out today and I would thoroughly encourage you all to head over to nowistheway.com and add it to your respective reading lists. 💌Be notified about new episodes and receive the Curious Humans newsletter here >>jonny.life

🙌I’ve probably said this before, but this feels like my favourite conversation on the podcast so far.⏰ I woke up at 5am to take the call because of time-zone differences, but by the end I was practically bouncing off the walls with enthusiasm.📝 Tiago is one of the deepest thinkers of anyone that I follow online, he’s a prolific writer, productivity coach and as you’ll hear in this conversation has built his business to fuel his own relentless curiosity.🍄 You wouldn’t imagine that productivity systems and psychedelics usually pair well in a conversation, but it turns out they do! 🏫Tiago also shares some powerful personal stories relating to his experiences using breathwork to process anger, how he is learning to tap into his intuition and a vision that came to him for building a school for future in Brazil.📝View the transcript of the episode here.🔗Links and resources mentioned:+ The home of Tiago's writing 👉 Forte Labs+ The online course we dive into 👉 Building a Second Brain+ Follow Tiago on Twitter💌Be notified about new episodes and receive the Curious Humans newsletter here >> jonny.life

This was one of those spontaneous conversations that made me feel grateful for having started a podcast... it was with NASA astronomer Kevin Hainline, recorded sitting next to a stream up in the Spanish pyrenees. We went completely off the deep end and I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he changed the way I look up at the night sky and sent me into a rabbit hole of researching how different cultures around the world tell stories about the constellations they see. 🦖When Kevin was young he had to choose between dedicating his life to studying dinosaurs or black holes. He chose black holes (although dinosaurs are still very near to his heart).🍃The surprising reason behind why we have seasons...🌟Why for Kevin: "The stars are like friends. They comfort me."🔭How astronomy helps you as a lens to understand yourself and why people should choose a way in which they want to look at the stars.📚Kevin's personal mission to communicate how important it is that we live in a diverse and interesting and weird world and to celebrate that.Listener Question >> “What are some of the gateways to awe and wonder for you in the world?”Find Kevin on the Interwebs+ Twitter @kevin_hainline+ His new video series The Stars Connect Us on YouTubeShow Notes:+ Full Transcript on Medium+ The Explorer Book+ The Exploratorium in San Francisco, a temple to curiosity.+ Infinite Games by James Carse + DK Encyclopedia homepage💌Be notified about new episodes and receive the Curious Humans newsletter here >> jonny.life

Our future is in good hands... it's the 'grown-ups' that have the catching up to do!📷 Follow Hanalei on Instagram @Hanaleiswan👚 Check out her conscious fashion designs at http://hanaleiswan.com💌Be notified about new episodes and receive the Curious Humans newsletter here >> jonny.life

🏄‍♂️Fergal Smith is a big-wave surfer and pioneering farmer, two words that don't often go in the same sentence. 👨‍🌾He juggles his time between growing veg and paddling into 30ft slabs of Atlantic ocean swells! I spent a couple of days helping out at Moy Hill, getting my hands in the soil and helping the team fill their 90x veg boxes to be sent out that week.🌳 What I hope comes across in the conversation is Ferg's eloquent sincerity, the courage that it took and his vision to inspire a new generation of 'growers' and planting seeds for future generations (they’ve already planted 18,000 trees!)❓Listener Question >> “What are some ways that you've found to reconnect with the food you eat?"Learn more about the Moy Hill project and how you can get involved at moyhillfarm.com or follow their growing adventures on Instagram @moyhillfarm.Be notified about new episodes and receive the Curious Humans newsletter here >> jonny.life

Joel Levey was one of the first pioneers of mindfulness training back in the 70s, along with his partner Michelle, they worked with Google and NASA and co-designed a secret 'Jedi Warrior' program for the US elite special forces... in this conversation we touch on:🤔His thoughts on how to be curious in the face of suffering.👤 Why he chose to embark on a year of silence with his partner Michelle. 🙏 Advice that received from the His Holiness the Dalai Lama.❓Listener Question >>  “How could you bring more mindful moments into your daily routine?” Joel Levey is respected for being among the very first professionals to introduce the principles and practices of mindfulness and mind-fitness training, interpersonal neurobiology, collective wisdom, deep systems thinking, and contemplative science into mainstream business, medicine, high-education, sports, and government arenas – having begun this work in the 70s.Learn more about the Levey's work at: http://wisdomatwork.comExplore their upcoming Learning Expedition: http://learningexpedition.work/

🌳 Dan has worked with some of the most innovative and inspiring brands, kickstarted a global movement to reconnect kids with nature, founded and built a global creative generosity network and guest lectures on Co-Creating the Emerging Future. 🎧 Oh and he’s also a former club DJ, as well as a trail running surf-loving dad! I was so grateful for the long walks and meandering conversations we shared in Portugal, Dan’s enthusiasm for life is contagious and he’s someone who believes in the extraordinary possibilities for the future 🌎 ❓ Listener Question: What are some of your favourite ways to 'Rewild Yourself'?Find out more about Dan on his website: danburgess.earth or say hi on Twitter @dansolos. 💌Curious Humans NewsletterIf you’re not already subscribed you can also sign-up for my free monthly curious humans newsletter by going to jonny.life and also get monthly nuggets of brain food that I’ve found in the corners of the internet.🎵Musical CreditsThanks so much to the Heinali who generously provided the musical accompaniments.

Anna Starkey is a genuine 21st century renaissance woman! In this wide-ranging conversation with dig into:👨‍🎓 From lecturing on antimatter and working as the 'director of impossible projects' to performing stand-up comedy sketches...🎙️ producing live arts shows for global cinema and gracing the TED stage with her talk: 'Do Not Press the Big Red Button'... her life is a testament to embracing curiosity as a career path!👩‍🚀We dive deep into her zig-zag career (which begun with her dream of being an astronaut), the latest research on curiosity as 'the knowledge emotion' and waxing lyrical on her current mission of ushering in a new age of curiosity!Listener Question >> “What are some of the enemies to curiosity in your life – and how might we nudge others to take it more seriously?”***Follow Anna on Twitter @annastarkey – find out about more of her work at outofyourmind.london and check out wethecurious.org to learn more about the incredible Bristol-based museum.💌Curious Humans NewsletterIf you’re not already subscribed you can also sign-up for my free monthly curious humans newsletter by going to jonny.life and also get monthly nuggets of brain food that I’ve found in the corners of the internet.🎵Musical CreditsThanks so much to the Heinali who generously provided the musical accompaniments.

I sat down with Austin in Portland, Oregon and we dive into some of his experience at the fascinating Wayfinding Academy. Hearing his vulnerable story gave me hope.We talk about the courage required to step outside the curiosity-crippling traditional system into what he called the 'space between stories' and develop new worldviews. I found it inspiring to see the path that he has now found which feels more aligned with the human he aspires to become.📝Show Notes:🏫 I thoroughly recommend that you check out Wayfinding Academy in Portland & their manifesto📷 Follow Austin's creative adventures on Instagram @AustinLouis_❓Listener Question >> “What subjects might you include in a curriculum that was fit for the future?” Tag @jonnym1ller on Twitter or Instagram.💌Curious Humans Newsletter >> If you’re not already subscribed you can also sign-up for my free monthly curious humans newsletter by going to jonny.life and also get monthly nuggets of brain food that I’ve found in the corners of the internet.🎵Musical Credits >> Thanks so much to the Heinali who generously provided the musical accompaniments.