The Ridiculously Human Podcast

When guests return for a second time you have the opportunity to skip the fluff and immediately go deep and meaningful. Adam Rossi, returns this week and it’s a conversation that left me smiling from ear-to-ear! Having achieved mega-success in his business and career, he is now a man of many hats.  Adam’s intellectual blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and personal philosophy make him a compelling listen when it comes to human behaviour and life experience.  Offering wise and deep knowledge on leadership, resilience, parenting, business and work-life integration. It’s an honour to call this legend a friend! Epic chat incoming. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: The power of networking Kids need adventure An unconstrained childhood Saying goodbye to your kids Parenting = Ultimate personal growth Why kids need adult mentors Importance of your digital presence  A life-changing sentence Anonymous online profiles Charming rebellion Sunset clause of laws I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Adam Rossi:  Website Twitter LinkedIn Discussion Links    83 Volkswagen Rabbit  Tax law QSBS Books Mentioned The Conscious Parent by Dr Shefali Tsabary The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Liz McConaghy, is a special lady that has lived a unique life very unfamiliar to most. She joined the Royal Air Force on her 19th birthday and ended up as the longest serving female crewman on the RAF Chinook Fleet.  At 21, she was the youngest aircrew to deploy to Iraq and was the only female crewman on the Chinook wing for 4 years. The toll of 2 deployments to Iraq and 10 deployments to Afghanistan, a messy divorce, and the isolation of Covid, came to a head in 2020 with Liz attempting to end her life. Liz has such a high relatability and likability factor because of her authenticity. Fascinating podcast to listen to! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Joining RAF at 19 year old Going to the Iraq War at 21 years old What are military bases like in War? Keeping yourself busy during War How did men treat her in the Airforce What can women learn from men The topography of Iran and Afghanistan Seeing the world from the sky War life in Afghanistan  Strict rules of engagement in war Assimilating back into civilian life Link between physicality and mindset The importance of failure I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Liz McConaghy:  Website Twitter / X Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Discussion Links  Barb Test  Chinook Helicopter Camel Spider  Camp Bastion People Discussed  Rich Mulholland Books Mentioned  Chicken Hawk by Robert Mason Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Derek Notman is helping fix our relationship with money, using AI (and flip-flops!) He is also a Dad on a mission to help 1,000,000 other father’s. Together with a little help sprinkled in from his right hand man, Sir Richard Branson! Through his REBL Dad Group, he is helping Dad’s try to find the balance and integration of entrepreneurship and fatherhood.   His parent’s nasty divorce, and estrangement from his father and siblings, have aspired him to be the best father he can possibly be.  The responsibility of being a great father is not lost on him and he’s determined to break the cycle of past family behaviour. Derek is a legend of a man. It’s always an honour for me to speak to people putting their necks on the line to make the world a better place! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Are you working to live, or living to work? Relatability and success Your relationship to money Money literacy The AI counter-revolution Analogue revival Starting REBL Dad’s Group Tracking down Richard Branson Expressing vulnerability as a Dad Irreparable family relationships Balancing life as an Entrepreneur and Father Common struggles for Dad’s Focusing on minimal screen time Responsibility of being a Dad I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Derek Notman:  Couplr AI - Website REBL Dads - Website LinkedIn X Discussion Links   Lucy - World’s oldest women  Alfred Adler - psychology and philosophy People Discussed Adam Rossi Richard Branson Books Mentioned Screw It Let’s Do It - Richard Branson The Courage to Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Hannah Ward, is a special lady trying to tackle the American literacy crisis, with only 60% of American’s being able to read. She is a homeschooling mother and an English teacher who has taught students from preschool to university.  She says that parents who read, should teach kids phonics and read out aloud together. As a child, she loved adapting books like Charlotte’s Web into accessible plays with American Sign Language, which sparked the bookworm in her and love for storytelling. Hannah shares free lessons online to empower literacy worldwide, believing it’s a game-changer for health, poverty, and human growth.  Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Life in the Ozarks Growing up as a child actor / singer A family curse from 1524 Creating a family Bible Undergoing a double mastectomy Are schools unsafe for teachers? Why the Homeschooling trend? Lack of trust in the school system Cocomelon, making kids into Zombies Japanese sleep methods for kids America’s 60% literacy epidemic Teaching kids to love reading I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Hannah Ward:  Website X Discussion Links    Movie - Winter's Bone   Mormon Tabernacle Choir BRCA - breast cancer mutation gene  Prophylactic Double Mastectomy  Western Governor's University - WGU  Minesweeper Game  CocoMelon - Nursery Rhymes Bob Ross Painting  Reading Rainbow  Mr Rogers Tatami -  Japanese Futons  Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

The mission driving Luke Mickelson is ‘No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in my Town’ An encounter with a young girl, who had been homeless most of her life, changed the trajectory of Luke’s life.  Luke’s Charity, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, has now made 300,000 beds for children who previously slept on floors. It’s both remarkable and life changing. This man is such an awesome human with an incredibly infectious energy and I’m so glad we had the opportunity to talk. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: How he met Mike Rowe Growing up with a single mom and 4 siblings Financial struggles and making ends meet How one encounter changed his life trajectory Bedlessness epidemic in America Tiny moments that transform your life How providing a bed changes a kids life Impact of child bedlessness Benefits of volunteering Just $300 will change a kids life forever I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Luke Mickelson:  Website LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Discussion Links   Dirty Jobs The Deadliest Catch Returning The Favor Mike Rowe Works  People You Should Know Careportal  Ted Talk by Dan Pallotta - The Way We Think About Charity is Wrong People Discussed Mike Rowe Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Growing up in Zimbabwe, Laurence Blair’s family faced numerous challenges, leading them to have no choice but flee.  He married his wife, an American, whom he met in Kenya. They tragically lost their first child at 34 weeks pregnant due to his wife’s sudden liver rupture. Nearly losing his wife too. At the birth of their twins, after 33 minutes without oxygen, their son suffered severe complications.  This is a story of a man prepared to do anything for his and his family's wellbeing. I highly enjoyed this. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Growing up in Zimbabwe  Fleeing your country of birth Schooling in Malawi and Tanzania Bullying in the corporate environment Gentle parenting The treasures of parenting Enneagram character types Understanding your partner's personality type Losing a child I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Laurence Blair:  Website LinkedIn Discussion Links    Enneagrams  CBT Therapy Petals Charity People Discussed  Forrest Galante - Discovery Channel  Mark King - Founder Dineticq Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Justin Breen is a Life Path 11 when it comes to Numerology. Those with a Life Path 11 can become incredibly spiritual. In order to fulfil their Master Number potential, they must not turn their backs on their special abilities or they will face inner turmoil. Why do I mention this? Before I started recording this Podcast I was expecting to have a conversation about high performing entrepreneurs and tapping into how they operate. Most interviews Justin has done before he spoke about his entrepreneurial success and how he works with and helps the top 1%. Although, there was an outlier conversation he had in December 2024 where I noticed a shift in him… The journey of a Life Path 11, is basically a life of two halves. Almost, two different people. The changes they experience are often a battle for them to cope with. Now you might be thinking, “Gareth, this is a little esoteric and airy fairy!” and to be honest with you….that is a FAIR CALL. However, before this conversation none of this Numerology theory/understanding was something I had heard of. But, Justin is living proof of it being quite accurate. Needless to say, this chat went on a path I did not expect, and I am SO GLAD it did! Very interesting conversation which might help you better understand yourself! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Society’s Generational Trauma Human Design Types Attachment Disorders Dealing with rejection as a man Word Etymology Life Path - Numerology Your life journey halfway mark Ego attached to outcome Finding your Soul Mirrors Shedding baggage from your life Asking yourself “Who the f*ck am I?” Fulfilment in creating music I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Justin Breen:  Website LinkedIn Twitter Discussion Links   Corvia AI Music Creation Neckar Island Numerology Documentary - Samadhi Valentine Song by Justin Green People Discussed Adam Rossi Carl Jung Patricia Noelle  Adam Lane Smith   Seth Godin Books Mentioned Epic Journey by Justin Green  Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Hugh Wahla has certainly lived an extraordinary life. He has experienced atrocities you would not wish on your worst enemy. Losing his Mom in a tragic accident and being sent to Pakistan to live as a 6 years old, taught him harsh realities and early life lessons.  It also forged a belief system that helped him navigate life’s challenges and allowed him to excel in his career. While serving as CEO for a Globally recognised brand, he was introduced to the concept of ‘Productive Working Life’ which played a role in deciding his next steps. Many lessons in this conversation! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Witnessing your mother being burnt alive  Sent to Pakistan as a 6 year old to live Brutal extremities witnessed in Saudi Arabia  Loneliness of being a CEO People’s focus on financial success Happiness v Pleasure Smart Goals v Meta Goals Samsara Social implications of quitting booze 3 Chairs exercise Your ‘Productive Working Lifespan’ I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Hugh Wahla:  Website LinkedIn Discussion Links   The Conran Shop  Urban Outfitters Stutz Documentary Packraft People Discussed Sir Terence Conran Oscar Chalupsky Books Mentioned The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama  Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Shaun Fuchs is far from a small thinker. Which is why he has taken on the mammoth task of disrupting the education industry. In 2021, he recognised the time was ripe for our children to break away from the norms of the current education system. It wasn’t just an off-the-cuff decision, it’s something he has been manifesting since he became a sports and history teacher (all those years ago) Shaun is someone I admire because he has always challenged the status quo, as well as pushed the boundaries in everything he’s done.  This Podcast is special because it’s me exploring a new style of Podcast, in-person and walking around exploring Shaun’s own school, Centennial Schools, in Johannesburg.  As a mentor of mine and best friend, it felt like the perfect opportunity to venture into something new. This new style is best watched on YouTube (please do subscribe if you haven’t already) and I have more of these Podcast formats coming in the future. I think you’ll love this conversation and experience with Shaun Fuchs, an astute entrepreneur, author, and inspiring human. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Inspiration behind starting Centennial Schools How to disrupt education Blue sky education syllabus Removing examinations Gamifying education What makes Centennial Schools unique How to keep re-imagining schooling Reducing kids social media usage Benefits of gaming in education Does online schooling work? Thoughts on homeschooling Disturbing trend of parents in schools How best to handle conflict  Entrepreneurial programs in school Africa’s largest E-sports centre Life changing impact of teachers I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Shaun Fuchs:  Website - Shaun Fuchs LinkedIn - Shaun Fuchs Connect with Centennial Schools Website Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Discussion Links   E-Sports Coin-Ed Crypto Dubai Esports Festival YouTube Gamers People Discussed Jon Jon Park Reg Park Jennie Gow Books Mentioned The Dip -  Seth Godin Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  YouTube | X | LinkedIn |

Mandy Lehto is no ordinary lady. In fact, she has one of the greatest minds out there, and is highly sought after as a top C-Suite Executive Coach. Her authenticity and intellect is what makes her so relatable.  From a shiny leotard wearing aerobics teacher in the 80s, to a high flying investment banker, to suffering from burnout in all of her 40s… she walks the talk having experienced the massive highs and lows that life throws at us. Mandy makes you feel seen and heard when you speak with her and this conversation is no different. Absolutely top-notch cracker! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Going into profound grief What lies beneath anger? Perfectionism as a coping mechanism  Re-framing imposter syndrome Why nobody actually cares Are humans negatively biased? Happiness vs Resilience Masculine vs Feminine Energy Dominant vs Submissive Energy Why high performers suck at relationships Workaholics identified with their persona Nervous system regulation Considering death The concept of life-force Re-imagining goal-setting Awe-hunting Zone of excellence vs Zone of genius Filling up your own cup I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Mandy Lehto:  Website LinkedIn Instagram The Enough Podcast Discussion Links   Gay Hendricks's - Zone of genius v Zone of excellence People Discussed Katherine Morgan Schafler Rich Litvin Kasia Urbaniak Books Suggestions The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control -  Katherine Morgan Schafler Unbound - Kasia Urbaniak Dopamine Nation -  Dr. Anna Lembke Awe - Dacher Keltner Growing Brave - Donna Ashworth Music By Matthew Parker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow Podcast on:  FaceBook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn |