Can birth be a form of feminine empowerment? Why did footballer Harry Kane receive so much backlash for praising his wife? Today we go back to the beginning and delve into all things related birth - from combatting fear, the power of language and the role men can play. A very positive and insightful episode.

Do you suffer from the psychosis of whiteness? What is the politics of Blackness? These are just some of the questions Kehinde Andrews makes us think about during this episode. Honest questions, brutal truths and solutions that could potentially change the world for the better, for everyone.

Candace Owens, a fiery conservative thinker and advocate for capitalism, joins for a spirited debate on political ideologies. They dive into the complexities of capitalism versus socialism, questioning the role of government and the impact of socioeconomic factors. The conversation shifts to personal empowerment, challenging victim narratives, and the importance of individual agency. They also tackle the contentious issues of race, identity, and the political legacies shaping Black communities, all while keeping the discussion lively and engaging.

From identity and mental health to James Joyce and religion, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits enlightens us on today's first live Under The Skin podcast. Recorded in Dublin, Ireland.

Tony Robbins - pain, redemption and reprogramming with the incomparable Elvis/Jesus of Personal Development.

Darren McGarvey is author of the award winning book "Poverty Safari", he joins us today to discuss the art of social mobility, the politics of poverty and how people from different backgrounds and perspectives can learn to understand one another.

Renowned author and spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson joins me on today's podcast to discuss the current disconnect between spirituality and politics, how to to navigate mental health such as depression and whether a spiritual and political revolution is on its way!

Dr. Gabor Maté, addiction specialist, discusses trauma's impact on politicians, reframing human development through addiction, and coping mechanisms for damaged individuals. They explore the limitations of 12-step programs, neuroscience of enlightenment, inherited trauma, legacy of Barack Obama, addictive nature of national identity, transformative power of love, childhood experiences shaping behavior, consequences of societal disconnection, decriminalization of drugs, and gaming addiction.

This Deeyah Khan episode is special. She is an award winning documentary filmmaker who has met and confronted Jihadists and members of the KKK in order to understand what drives them. So much insight, bravery and practical love on difficult topics - religion/race/gender/identity. Also COINCIDENTALLY I barely speak in it.

In this episode I'm joined by David Rudolf - the lawyer who represented Michael Peterson in the hit Netflix series "The Staircase". We spoke about what it's like to defend a person accused of murder, if true justice really exists at all and the importance of questioning authority.