Being Human

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   I interview Damian Hughes, host of the hugely popular The High Performance Podcast, academic, international speaker and best-selling author. I first heard him speak at a client we both share. He enraptured the audience with his humour, fantastic stories and insight. He combines his deep understanding of human psychology with what he's learned interviewing some of the most accomplished people on the planet. We talk: Growing up as the son of a world-class boxing coach Creating High Performance cultures Low efficacy vs. high efficacy personalities Lessons from football legend van Persie High Performance defined (not what you'd think) Links: Damian's Website High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best - The Book How to Change Your Life: Lessons on Transformation from the World of High Performance - The Book The High Performance Podcast

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I speak with Gilbert Bates, multiple author and practitioner of Janovian Primal Therapy - a highly effective approach for resolving early trauma and leading a rich and love-filled life. Following a breakdown at age 46, Gilbert sought help by traditional psychiatric means. He was told he'd have to be on medication for the rest of his life. After experimenting with shamanistic practices, Gil realised that medication blocks the flow of traumatic memories from coming to conscious awareness, serving to keep his feelings down. In contrast, he discovered that Janovian Primal Therapy gets underneath the brain's inbuilt defences to allow us to experience painful memories for what they are and to heal from them. Today he's sharing the results of his incredible journey. We talk: Curing his depression by 90% Feeling love for the first time in his 70s The fatal flaw in the human psyche and how to resolve it Reconnecting with our animal nature Resolving our primal pain and letting the love flow Links: Gilbert's Website Three Levels Of Mind YouTube Channel Love and the Three Levels of Consciousness - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I speak with Brent Pohlman, the author of 'Leaders Look Within' and owner and CEO of Midwest Laboratories. Brent started working at 15 in the company his father started and ended up in charge. Through decades of building on his father's legacy, Brent has learned that no matter what incentives you offer, employees will only truly listen to a manager that leads from the heart. After a cardiac scare in 2006 and the loss of his mother a decade later, Brent realised he needed to change how he led. Some introspection led him to a purpose-oriented and people-first approach.  We talk: Developing a personal 'Why' and 'How' The power of monitoring our Heart Rate Variability Rubber bands and negative self-talk A killer morning routine Prayer in the workplace Links: Brent's Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   I've got a great one for you this week. I speak with the fantastic Fini Cooper, a Breathwork Therapist based in London. I first met Fini hosting the Wellness In The Wild festival, and her speech was brilliant. Despite being a part-time yogi for two decades, I hadn't realised the extent of the benefits of breathwork: the impact that taking conscious control of our breathing can have on our health and well-being.  We talk: Foundational breathing The difference between talk therapy and deep work Why CO2 is good for us Playing with inhale vs exhale Taping your mouth at night Links: Fini's Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week we speak with Jason Lippert, President & Chief Executive Officer of LCI Industries (LCII), a New York Stock Exchange-listed company with 15,000 team members, over $5.2bn in yearly sales, and one of the world leaders in producing RV components. Jason has taken to heart Bob Chapman's teachings on leadership and hopes to inspire other people through his work, even founding the Lippert Academy of Leadership. We talk: How’s Jason faith helped him to re-evaluate his approach to business Changing his ways as a leader  The importance of emotional control as a leader  Taking culture out of HR Great leadership requires training  Links: The Lippert Academy of Leadership

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I swing out with Andrew Genovese, a Dimensional Breathwork teacher/facilitator, sacred space holder, plant medicine guide, visionary, and New Earth Ambassador. On his journey to heal his traumas, Andrew found breathwork and now uses it to tap into the central nervous system to calm the mind and purify the body. This work allows us to let go of our physical body and permits the subconscious and unconscious mind to bring to the surface whatever is ready for us to process and release fully. He has now become an ambassador for a technology he claims to be as powerful as breathwork: reduction/oxidation or redox. Redox signaling molecules are produced within every cell in your body and act as cellular messengers or activators. These molecules are critical in keeping oxidation in check and preventing cellular damage. The company he represents claims to have created a bottled form of these molecules. We talk: How Andrew cured a chronic, painful condition through breathwork alone Why the lack of ‘chi’ is at the root of ill health The Redox breakthrough  The ending of the dark age of the Kali Yuga Links: Andrew's Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I speak with Stoyan Yankov, productivity and performance coach and author of PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth About (Startup) Success. Stoyan has a fantastic life story to share. Starting in his native Bulgaria and pursuing a finance degree in Denmark, he discovered a passion for filmmaking that saw him eventually work as a producer for more than 500 films. Then the epiphany happened. When delivering a speech, he realised a person's life could truly be changed with a one-hour speech. After that, he quit filmmaking and pursued a career as a motivational speaker and workshop host.  We talk: Washing dishes and giving speeches Keeping purpose present The Art of Prioritisation Are you eating frogs or honey? Can 'self-work' be an avoidance strategy? Links: Stoyan's Webiste PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success - The Book

In this episode, guest Garret Kramer, an author, coach, and consultant with 28 years of experience, discusses his journey of self-exploration and the relevance of non-duality to performance and psychology. They explore topics like the limitations of mainstream coaching and therapy, societal obsession with individual identity, and the importance of shifting focus from external seeking to knowing one's true self.

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's Being Human episode guest is Dr. Vincent Esposito, a holistic doctor trained in chiropractic, nutrition, and herbal medicine. Dr. Esposito has a fantastic health journey that started during his time as a college athlete. Noticing an increase in body weight and the onset of gut issues, he started to dive deeper into anatomy and psychology, understanding the biochemistry that allows our bodies to run properly. After developing a regimen of healthy eating and living rules, he's resolved his gut issues and has developed a plant-based system that allows people to live healthy lives inside and out. We talk: Using the five flavours for great vegetarian meals Is it about plant-based, or it is about whole foods? The peril of not going organic How you eat, not what you eat Links: Dr. Esposito's Website Dr. Esposito's YouTube Channel

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week we speak with Gillian McMichael, teacher, healer, coach and author of the book Coming Home: A Guide to Being Your True Self. Coming from a working-class background, Gillian's path from being an administrator and holiday rep to coaching at the highest levels in business is remarkable. A pioneer in the field, Gillian set up the very first professional coaching body in Scotland and has gone on to master multiple disciplines in the healing and coaching arts.  Gillian shares: Recovery from sexual trauma Finding meditation The power of answering big questions Resiliency and Reiki Stacking habits Links: Gillian's Website Coming Home: A Guide to Being Your True Self - The Book