Back To The Present

Individual sovereignty is something I only heard for the first time a few years ago, and I’ve struggled with the concept a little since then. But Mike put it simply; no one person is more important than another.  Let that sink in for a minute. Imagine a world where everyone was equal. Mike has been around the health and wellness block a few times and he has forged enough of his own trails to know a thing or two. Yet he stills remains curious, open and embracing toward wherever life takes him.  Mike and I danced around some nuance conversations and I had the time of my life doing so. Some dance moves included: Mikes willingness to always do the next scary thing  Acute and chronic fear  Two parts of consciousness  Important = emotional attachment  The trouble in attachment to meaning  A lack of principles in society  The one and only authority  Giving away power for safety  Freedom  Force as a result of communication breakdown  The (potential) future of AI  Connect with Mike Bledsoe Instagram | @mike_bledsoe Website | www.sovereignty.codes

Simple routines & habits go a long way in a noisy complex world.  There is soooooo much information available to us nowadays and I’ll be the first to admit it’s an amazingly beautiful time to be alive because of it. However, I’m not convinced our monkey-brains have the RAM capacity to process everything our senses are absorbing.  Adam’s Calendar Method and Essential Task Cards are some useful tools to help us prioritise winning moments (not just days) and begin making longterm lifestyle changes in short & approachable ways.  Adam & I filled both our cups simultaneously on this episode and touched on: Creating habits first, for outcomes to follow  The accountability skill in making things visual  Adam’s 3 simple and powerful self development practices  What to do when you don’t fulfil a task  Adam’s defining moment (and invitation for you to try the same)  The ability to pause in the present moment and ask what it means to you  The potential to Be You, Be Bold and Follow Your Heart Connect with Adam Snook Instagram | @believe_visualize_execute Email | BelieveVisualizeExecute@gmail.com

Know thy self. I couldn’t help but have this in the back of my mind during the podcast with Aleks. I think that’s because I’m only truly beginning to know myself and believe he has done the explorative work to do so.  Until we know ourselves from the inside, we’re likely going to believe we’re mostly what we see and perceive on the outside and buy into the stories and beliefs we’ve developed. They are all there for a purpose and to have some fun with, though our internal being which only we know is our true essence. Aleks is wise beyond words and you’ll need your listening ears for this one.  On top of the questions we also questioned: Deciphering between wants and needs  The idea that we’re always projecting  Giving advise from the right place  How to hold space for yourself and others  Plucking mind weeds  The pursuit of enlightenment destroying the mystery of life  The gravitational pull toward the unknown  Connect with Aleks Rybchinskiy Instagram | ⁠@health.performance.engineer⁠ Website | ⁠primalfusionhealth.com ⁠& ⁠members.primalpride.com⁠

It’s a long way to the top of any field and those of us looking up the mountain often assume the view is always a lot better. There’s probably more to see, but there’s often a fair amount more sacrifice and effort to get there. No doubt the view is enjoyable, though I think it’s important to remember it shouldn’t be the only thing we focus on, the view at any point can be equally as enjoyable as long as we’re willing to stop and take it in. Todd fought his way to the top of his game (at both the Olympics and Commonwealth Games) and did well by all accounts, though it’s the man he is today that I respect and honour. Some blows and throws Todd and I share were:  Seeing the teacher in his clients F.E.A.R as False Experience Appearing Real Todds biggest lessons learnt along his boxing career  Learning to smile getting punched outside the ring the same as inside it  Self belief and self resilience  Acceptance and reflection  Connect with Todd Instagram | @tkoconditioning

The present moment for Matt is “Choice”. Our free will, the options we have and the ability to go in different directions. I truly believe everything is a choice, our choice, not always what we want to hear, though the after effects of this belief are profound because that means everything is within our control.  The caveat to my own belief about that is I also believe control prevents surrender and surrender is a choice 🤪 Matt is very knowledgeable and his knowledge has been developed through action, which is important to remember (especially for me). On top of both admitting the more we know the less we know (and being ok with it), we spoke about: Training ROI (return on investment)  His Growth Accelerator Program  Learning and failing being synonymous  High and low ticket coaching (and the future of a mid ticket approach)  Building a healthy relationship with social media A Learning Mindset  Matt’s time learning with Travis Mash Re-defining the sales process (we've become used to)   Connect with Matt Instagram | @drmattshiver YouTube | @drmattshiver 

There are many many Parts within us. Not all pretty, though all there for a reason and to be honoured. Pretending or avoiding Parts of ourselves is a surefire way to unhappiness in my experience. We can be as kind to those Parts of ourselves as the Parts we know and love. Jack’s work with groups and around Internal Family Systems is fascinating, and as well as diving deep into these topics, Jack was kind enough to use me as a guinea pig.  On top of my test to tread water, we discussed:  The Art of Noticing  Self Energy The 8 C’s of Self  Men’s group work  Men’s relationship to success, getting stuff done and performing  Building Trust  Safety instead of survival  How babies and children see adults through their eyes  Connect with Jack Instagram | wildman_wellness Spotify | Wildman Wellness Fireside Chats 

Change is the only constant. Even when things seem like they’re going swimmingly, life’s comfortable and you’re enjoying yourself, there’s often a deeper plan at play and it’s not always noticeable, ready to be heard and/or what you want to hear. Jake rolls with the punches (metaphorically & literally) and happily confronts challenges; willing to befriend them & embrace each moment for what it is. In this episode Jake and I discuss: Letting go control of expectation Shinning light on our shadows Manifesting good thoughts The 4 Doctors Gratitude as the opposite of fear Acknowledging when we aren’t 100% (and being ok at 60%)  A little bit each day (of anything) has a big impact Remembering to reach out in times of need Hakuna Matata Connect with Jake Instagram | @naturalhealthcoaching_ FaceBook | Natural Health

“Fun is the point”. If only we could remember this phrase of Ben’s more often/all the time. You have to be present to have fun. Getting caught in the past or future is a wandering mind and I don’t think a wandering mind can be happy. Ben’s energy is fun, real and contagious. We must remind ourselves that life happens, fun is a choice, our fears can be our friends and there is beauty everywhere. Some extra fun with Ben included: His goal for his future self to become the oldest person to climb the nose of El Capitan The inability to express your passion if you can’t also express your anger Trusting ourselves to channel the power surging within us The 2 main reasons for procrastination Why perfectionism can be debilitating Safety vs Danger Reframing our perception on mistakes How we suffer more in our imagination than in reality Harmony between structure and flow Connect with Ben Walker Instagram | @benjoywalker

Everyone has pain. That means we all share pain in common. Our pain is unmistakably different, but this does mean we can take solace in knowing we are all going through something together, just a few degrees different in the shade of colour. Hughesy is well versed in this area with years of experience, including hours of compassion with myself. A light hearted conversation with plenty of nuggets I know you’ll enjoy digesting. A few nuggets we enjoyed together: Life isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you Courage vs Comfort  Using awareness to take the edge off compulsion Changing unconscious content to perceive life differently Becoming aware of our (damaging) froth state Fear of criticism The ability to meet the moment as it is and allow life to work its way through you Connect and embrace the journey of awakening as an individual and as a collective Connect with Andrew Website | www.andrewhughes.com

“When we open the truth in ourselves, we are then willing and ready to see the truth in everyone else” Truth talk from Renske. I don’t know about you but sometimes the truth hurts. Or is that only when we’re not ready to embrace a part of ourselves? I feel that’s the case for me, because when I’m not scared, the truth feels like I’ve remembered something blissful from a distant past. Like I heard something I forgot and someone has reminded me of a beautiful memory. I often fear speaking the truth in fear people won’t like and/or approve of me, which then means I’m not being truthful with myself and then I’m robbing myself and others of my actual truth, which isn’t really fair on anyone. Renske speaks from the heart and we discuss how her burnout created new opportunities, higher guidance (through practice), judging the ego, bringing the ego will & divine will together, the law of reflection, what our reactions can teach us and 'confusion' creating 'thinking'. Connect with Renske Website | rootshealth.nl Instagram | renske.rootshealth