The Ridiculously Human Podcast

Warrant Officer Class 01. Soldier. Domestic Abuse Victim. Leader. Instructor. Veteran. Speaker. Sergeant Major. Loving Dad. Brave and Courageous Human. Serving in the army must be one of the most brave and courageous things anyone in the world can do. What the disciplined and strict regimes teach you are invaluable in terms of ethics, confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and many other values. Basic training, certainly has helped many a young man and woman to have a purpose in life. We salute every human who swears their allegiance and puts themselves out there. Our guest this week, Andrew Roberts, is a man who have served 30 years of his life in the Australian Military. He joined when he was 17, speaks fondly of his time and is indebted for everything he achieved and experienced. To this day, he carries with him, the lessons he learned of doing things in a smart and efficient manner. Andrew grew up in Wollongong, Australia, with his folks and older brother. His resilience and mental toughness were garnered from a young age. When he was 7, his parents divorced and he was made by the authorities to choose which parent he wanted to live with. Andy’s darkest days were a result of being a victim of brutal domestic abuse and violence for 10 years. He was isolated and distanced from family and friends and he lived in a constant state of fear, because he knew that society would only believe her. He had suicidal thoughts because of this situation and the lack of support and understanding from state services. He went to the police and they did nothing for him. He talked to people about it on a hotline, where he received answers like “we can’t help you, you are a male”. These days, Andy engages himself in conversations to promote awareness of domestic violence and the victims. It’s hard to even imagine what this man has been through. What may seem like an intimidating presence, is the polar opposite of the story he takes us on. This is our rawest chat and had a profound impact on us both. We discuss many things including, his free bootcamp classes, mental toughness and resilience, war stories, family structure and support, domestic abuse and being able to speak about it. Each human will be touched in some way by this story. Andrew Roberts - you are a brave man beyond any imagination for speaking out and sharing your story. We thank and salute you Sir. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Andrew Roberts to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Andrew Roberts: Email | FaceBook | Bootcamp FB Page | LinkedIn | Silence is the Accomplice (Army Personnel who are domestically abused) - YouTube Video: Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Australian Rules Football (Aussie Rules) Rugby League Rugby Union Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka Vietnam War Domestic Violence Support - Australia Domestic Violence Support - UK Australian Army Places Mentioned Surfers Paradise, Australia Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #010: Sean Roberts, Ex-Professional Football Goalkeeper RHP #011: Dr Alex Hynes, Emergency Veterinarian Physician RHP #021: Joe Cross, Filmmaker of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead RHP #022: Emma and Carla, The Merrymaker Sisters RHP #038: Simon Van Gend, Musician and Lead of Simon Van Gend Band

Musician. Thinker. Artist. Brave Man. South African. Teacher. Microbiologist. Typesetter. Band Member. Courageous Human. Convalescent. We like to talk about important topics which need to be discussed, depression is one of those. While our intent is to spread a positive message, it is also to highlight the realities of life and get people talking about things. Depression is something which can grip and squeeze the life out of you. Musicians and other creative people, often use their skills and talents as a way of releasing the pain and anguish they experience. Our guest this week, Simon Van Gend, is a South African musician who shares his story with us. We go deep and raw, he exposes himself and makes himself vulnerable, which we are grateful for. Simon grew up in East London, South Africa, with his folks and older brother. He has memories of feeling very abandoned as a youngster. In order to survive and get the love he needed, he had to completely bury his anger. What eventuates when that happens, is you get a depressed adult. Playing music, ended up being one of his saving graces. There was a particular serendipitous moment, which had a profound impact on his life. He met an Italian lady in South Africa, who he taught English to. She happened to be a psychoanalyst and someone who ended up mentoring and helping him through his tough times. He went to Italy for a few months, started his healing and restoration and began playing more music. It was also when he recorded his first album. We discuss very important topics in this conversation; evolution, religion, science, serendipity, anger and depression, our formative years, catharsis through music, vulnerability, polyamory and most importantly, the light at the end of the tunnel. Simon is a very brave man. He has a story which is more common than we may think. A musician finding his way in life, trying to crack the music industry. Simon, thanks for laying yourself bare and putting everything on the table. Your message is going to touch many more than you will ever imagine. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Simon Van Gend, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Simon Van Gend: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter |Reverb Nation| Band Camp | Simon’s Albums: Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Cape Town Water Shortages - Day Zero Desalination plants Logic Audio Recording Typesetting Microbiology Cosmos Series - Original Cosmos Series - New Radiolab Podcast University of Cape Town Creationism Christopher Ryan’s podcast - Tangentially Speaking Christopher Ryan’s Book - Sex at Dawn Polyamorous Simon & Garfunkel in Central Park Google Song Bruce Springsteen - The River People Discussed Patricia de Lille Carl Sagan Neil deGrasse Tyson Christopher Ryan Simon & Garfunkel Depeche Mod Spandau Ballet The Thompson Twins The Police Neil Young Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Places Mentioned Cape Town, South Africa Camps Bay, Cape Town Table Mountain, Cape Town Rosebank, Johannesburg Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #010: Sean Roberts, Ex-Professional Football Goalkeeper RHP #014: Erik Kruger, Executive and Mindset Coach RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #026: Shanan Worrall, Founder of Shark Eyes

Busy Mum. Entrepreneur. International Fitness Model. Author. Pre and Post Natal Expert. Lady Leader. Writer. Cover Girl. Fitness Professional. Life Changer.     Life is one notably complex journey, which we all go through. Our greatest lessons are often learnt from our toughest times. It’s hard to even imagine how single Mom’s cope with the huge pressures of everyday life, along with raising a family and finding some down time for themselves! Our guest this week, Kelly Rennie, is the Founder of Busy Mum Fitness. It’s a business she started 5 years ago, while learning to be a mum of two young girls herself. These days she has a thriving business with big goals to help 10,000 Mum’s live happier and healthier lives. Kelly grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her twin, as part of a Seventh Day Adventist family. Their household revolved more around religion than anything else. She always enjoyed playing sport and the social element, which generally involved a lot of drinking. When she was 20 years old, she had gained 20 kgs of extra weight and was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. She moved to London when she was 21 on an overseas experience. It was also where she developed a condition called Agoraphobia, which is the extreme or irrational fear of crowded or confined public spaces. A combination of a book she read, together with meeting her boyfriend, ultimately led her to changing her lifestyle and turning her health around. She also entered her first bodybuilding competitions which was the beginning of her notoriety as an international fitness model. Back in New Zealand, while juggling her two kids, was when ‘Busy Mum Fitness’ was established. Kelly hired a business coach, bought the domain name and then within a matter of weeks was selling online coaching programs. She now lives on the Gold Coast, as a single Mum and gets to spend a lot of her time outdoors and near the beach. Exactly how she has always envisioned and believed it looking. You definitely don’t need to be a single Mom to enjoy this Podcast as we discuss so many meaningful and significant topics. How to deal with anxiety and depression, creating vision boards, living in nature, managing fears, running a business, the importance of hiring a business coach, pre and postnatal advice, keeping things simple, alternative medicine and what it’s like to get a thank-you letter from Kate Middleton! We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Kelly Rennie, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Kelly Rennie: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Bodybuilding.com Profile | Kelly’s books: The Fit Mummy Manual and Busy Mum Syndrome Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Silkwood School Vision Board Scotland Fitness Expo (SFN) Seventh Day Adventist Book - ‘Self Help for your Nerves’ by Dr Claire Weekes Hedge Fund Agoraphobia Mineral Deficiencies Bodybuilding.com My Protein Kate Middleton - thank you letter People Discussed Dr Claire Weekes Katie Bulmer-Cooke Betty Rocker Kate Middleton Places Mentioned Christchurch, New Zealand London, UK Sheffield, UK Gold Coast, Australia Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #022: Emma and Carla, The Merrymaker Sisters RHP #023: Erin Bailey, Founder of E-Bailey Fitness RHP #033: Tara Russell, Founder of Fathom Organisation RHP #036: Annie Clarke, Founder of Mind Body Bowl

Founder of Mind Body Bowl. Young Sage. Entrepreneur. Yoga Teacher. Author. Inquisitive Questioner. Thought Leader. Smiler. Authentic Human. Charmer. Cognoscenti.  What we truly love about this day and age, is that anything goes, that everyone has a voice and the potential to be a positive influence. Yoga Teachers, Movie Stars, Politicians, Janitors - it doesn’t matter. The playing field and platform to express yourself is available to everyone and this helps to even things out. Do you hustle or do you boondoggle? Are you online or are you offline? Do you live in the city or in the outdoors? Do you like to do all of these? In today’s era of FOMO and instant gratification, it’s a challenge to find the right balance.  Our guest this week, Annie Clarke, is a lady who oozes authenticity. It’s no surprise that she has done so well for herself and has such an engaged following and tribe. When you are so genuine, kind, wise and sincere, you are naturally going to attract people towards you.  Annie, was born and raised in London and is definitely a Londoner through and through! Family and relationships are a key component of who she is. Annie, along with her Mom, Dad and Sister enjoy a close knit bond. She enjoyed a fun upbringing and one where she had the freedom to be who she wanted, without any judgement. At University she enjoyed the social element but also found her time there really tiring. She ended up having digestive issues to the point where every time she ate, she had to sleep for three hours because her energy levels were so low. She was not comfortable with the medication she was given and began exploring alternative options. As part of her healing journey, she started her blog as well as opening up her Instagram account to share her experience, advice, recipes and training. By the time she had qualified as a yoga instructor, she knew she had found her true calling. These days, she is thriving and always leading and educating with a smile. In the Podcast, we roam across so many valuable subjects….Morning rituals to set-up your day, decluttering your life, the importance of authenticity, minimalism, inflammation and digestive issues, social media, sustainability and why we need to ask good questions. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out - what it means for Annie Clarke to be Ridiculously Human.   Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Annie Clarke: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Annie book: Mind Body Bowl Annie Events: Classes, Workshops, Retreats Can we just ask - Panel Discussions Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   London Marathon Hackney Half marathon La Bouche Broadway Market Decluttering tips Minimalism Social Media Influencer Yoga Philosophy Lululemon Ambassador for Lululemon Lululemon Ambassador Summit Inflammation Deliciously Ella You’re the average of the five people you spend most of your time with Plastic Free Plastic Industry Employment Figures UK Sustainability #notimetowaste Vegan People Discussed Ella Woodward Eminem Elvis Presley Places Mentioned London Thailand Bali Australia Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #013: Ashlyn George, Globetrotting Adventure Traveller RHP #017: Lizanne Van Vuuren, Coxless Crew Rowing Member RHP #023: Erin Bailey, Founder of E-Bailey Fitness RHP #027: Rosie Millen, Founder of Miss Nutritionist

True Gentleman. Podcast Host. Stylist. Master Biohacker. Music Aficionado. Entrepreneur. Lifestyle Design Coach. Public Speaker. Experimentalist.   As humans, we are certainly an inquisitive and curious bunch. Both are fine traits which have led to many discoveries and inventions, as well as disagreements and altercations. It’s fair to say, that deep down, we are in some way curious about the lives of the rich and famous. Although from the outside, nothing is quite what it seems. Our guest this week, Luke Storey, is a man with a biography that is indeed very colourful, indulgent and varied. What started off rather chaotically, has turned into a much deeper journey of spirituality and self-awakening. Luke was born in Aspen, Colorado, into a fairly dysfunctional family environment. His Mom was a hippie and his Dad a mountain man. He was sexually abused by a baby sitter when he was a young boy, which he found shameful and then turned to alcohol and drugs as a coping mechanism…..all before he was 9 years old :( Luke admittedly suffered from serious behavioural problems and by the age of 14, he was committing numerous punishable felonies, like arson and robbing people’s houses. During probation, he was sent to a cult-like boarding school in Northern Idaho. Their unorthodox ways of treating kids never quite dealt with the actual issues. Life got really exciting when he moved to Hollywood at 19. He started playing in a band, began hanging out with his childhood heroes and took his narcotic consumption to the next level. This deleterious and indulgent lifestyle eventually became too much and led to opprobrium and him hitting his rock bottom. To this day, he has been 21 years sober. He worked as a fashion stylist for 17 years in LA, dressing all of the A-list movie and rocks stars. He has started many successful businesses, like his School of Style and The Life Stylist Podcast. This Podcast is jammed with amazing stories and next level health tips and advice. We hear about Luke’s recent stem cell treatment including penis shots, his current relationship with celibacy, almost making it big time with his rock band, dressing Marilyn Manson for 3 years, his relationship with artificial light and why electromagnetic fields are the biggest thing for us to worry about from a health perspective. It was an honour for a man like this to come on our Podcast. Luke we salute you and thank you for your generous donation of time. All the best brother and keep being an inspiring and  amazing human. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Luke Storey, to be Ridiculously Human.  Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Luke Storey: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | The Life Stylist Podcast: iTunes School of Style Lifestyle Coaching Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Storey Fitness Rocky Mountain Academy Stem Cell treatment P Shot O Shot (Platelet Rich Plasma) PRP Biohacking Blue light Cryotherapy Blue blocking glasses Orange or red light in the house How to turn devices orange or red at night Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) Cell Phone Radiation Blue Shield Electric radiation Bands Mentioned Aerosmith The Ramones Iggy Pop New York Dolls David Bowie T-Rex Rolling Stones Hanoi Rocks Guns n Roses Motorhead Foo Fighters Black Sabbath People Discussed Dr Harry Adelson Dr Amy Killen Phil Taylor Marilyn Manson Ozzy Osbourne Kanye West Places Mentioned Los Angeles London New York City Utah Hollywood Switzerland Berkeley, California Aspen, Colorado Helsinki, Finland New Zealand Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy  RHP #016: Melissa Monte, Hostess of the Mind Love Podcast RHP #017: Lizanne Van Vuuren, Coxless Crew Rowing Member RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #034: Chris Kilham, Founder of Medicine Hunter 

Medicine Hunter. Pioneer. Yogi. Author. Plant Medicine Expert. Educator. Firewalker. Environmentalist. Smiler. Storyteller. Chief. Maxipe. The earth is such an amazing place, filled with all these naturally existing treasures. So many of them are untouched and unexplored as mother nature has hidden these wonderful healing medicinal plants in the world’s most remote locations. A ‘treasure hunt’ to find them is something which adds to the curiosity of the human mind. Our guest this week, Chris Kilham, is the ultimate trailblazer and has visited over 45 countries. When Chris visits, he goes to the unexplored corners to immerse himself in the local ancient cultures and learn their traditional ways of healing, relaxation and enjoyment. His main drivers are to promote natural plant-based medicines, to protect the natural environment and to support indigenous cultures. Chris, is the founder of Medicine Hunter Inc. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and had a very colourful upbringing. His first experience with a psychoactive drug was when he was 15 and that was also around the age when him and his liberal thinking friends took an interest in meditation and yoga. The Vietnam War and politics influenced his life greatly. That was also when he started getting involved in apothecaries and learning about herbs and medicinal plants. He also learned to engage in activities that were beneficial for others and the environment. Chris’ journeys to these remote parts of the world, introduced him to local delicacies like kava, superfoods like maca and psychedelics like ayahuasca, mushrooms, peyote, san pedro and iboga plants. It’s these discoveries which made him start bigger projects to help local communities to farm and manufacture these products. Often helping to greatly boost their economies as a result. This Podcast is a filled with fascinating facts, which are going to open your mind to the world of plant medicine. Chris explains their history, debunks the myths and tells us the truth based on many years of research. He is a massive advocate of legalising cannabis as it’s cannabinoids are one of the most versatile medicines on earth. Close your eyes and listen to this great storyteller, take you on his journey of first seeing cannabis in the Altái Mountains of Siberia, fire-walking with native tribes in the South Pacific, experiencing the psychedelic benefits of Ayahuasca and meeting Shaman ladies in Peru who are soothsayers that read the back of cocoa leaves. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Chris Kilham to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Chris Kilham: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Pinterest | Chris Kilham books: Author of 14 books, including The Five Tibetans and The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook Plant Medicines A-Z Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Cannabis legalised in Massachusetts Cannabis Videos - All you need to know. Sign-up HERE Cannabis for pain Cannabinoid (CBD) Cannabis THC Psychoactive drugs and PTSD Anandamide - endogenous cannabinoid or endocannabinoid Cannabis emerged from the last ice age Hydroponics Cannabis Seeds - nutritional value Hemp seeds Vietnam War Buddhism Hinduism Tongkat Ali - Sex enhancement root Kava Kava Project Maca - Indigenous superfood Fire-walking Ayahuasca Ayahuasca is made by combining the vine of Caapi with Chacruna leaves Magic mushrooms - Psilocybin Peyote cactus San Pedro cactus Iboga plant Salvia Divinorum San Pedro Ceremony Khoisan People, South Africa People Discussed Dennis McKenna Zoe Helene Ariipaea 'Paea' Salmon Humphry Osmond Places Mentioned Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts Altái Mountains Siberia Amazon Forest Hawaii Himalayan Hill Region, India Boston, Massachusetts Namibia Malaysia Peruvian Andes Vanuatu, South Pacific Baie Martellie South Africa Books Mentioned Tibetan Book of the Dead by Graham Coleman The Wizard of the Upper Amazon by Bruce Lamb Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #007: Eva Claire Marseille, Boeing 747 Pilot RHP #013: Ashlyn George, Globetrotting Adventure Traveller RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #033: Tara Russell, Founder of Fathom Organisation

Founder and President of Fathom Travel. Global Impact Leader. Selfless Human. Human Empowerer. Serial Entrepreneur. Opportunity Curator. Mom. Nature Lover. We live in day and age where most things seem to be in abundance, like information, opportunities, food, stuff, chattels. It’s the less tangible things like gratitude, forgiveness, humility and social impact which we need more of… Do you ever ask yourself important questions like, “How am I contributing to the world for the greater good?”, “What am I doing to help those less fortunate?” Our guest this week, Tara Russell, is a rather remarkable and exceptional lady. She is currently the President of Fathom Travel, which offers travellers unique opportunities to become immersed in and help local communities, while enjoying a holiday on a cruise ship. Tara, grew up in Pennsylvania with her younger brothers and folks, who are still married today after 42 years! They moved around a lot as a family with her Dad’s work opportunities in the paper industry. Tara enjoyed playing sports as a kid and also considered herself a bit of a nerd, who one day wanted to study medicine. Not that she was aware of it at the time, but she was sexually abused as a youngster by a friends brother. These memories were suppressed and only started manifesting and coming back in full clarity, after her own daughter was born. Tara’s time spent in Shanghai, China, as a young lady, made a huge impact on her and ignited her entrepreneurial spirit. She has started and been involved in many organisations. From dealing with the complex issues surrounding human trafficking and prostitution, and helping those women seek freedom from sexual exploitation. To providing a place of safety and empowerment for refugees, prison leavers and the homeless with food service skills, training and job placement opportunities. In the Podcast we discuss many things about Tara’s journey, including; being outside in nature, living in third world countries, choosing the news you consume, sexual abuse, living generously, tips to cut onions without your eyes watering and being the first cruise liner to dock in Havana, Cuba after 40 years. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for, Tara Russell to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Tara Russell: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Create Common Good Nighlight International Fathom Explorations Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   The importance of light in our lives Happy lights Ship Godmothers Ship Names Georgia Tech General Motors, Saturn Corporation South China Morning Post Intel Nike Thai Sex Industry #metoomovement America sexual abuse statistics Create Common Good - Testimonial stories Carnival Corporation Hurricane Maria Hurricane Irma People Discussed Dianne McGrath RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate Barack Obama Places Mentioned Owyhee mountains, Idaho Boise, Idaho New York City Sydney, Australia Pennsylvania Atlanta, Georgia Shanghai, China Bangkok, Thailand Dominican Republic Vanuatu Alaska Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #018: Dali and Finn Schonfelder, Founders of Nalu Clothing RHP #024: Dr Thandi Ndlovu, CEO Motheo Construction Group RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #029: Michael O'Brien, CEO Peloton Coaching and Consulting

Podcast Host. Confidence Spreader. Risk Taker. Explorer. Asian Women Inspirer. Storyteller. Wisdom Sharer. Speaker. Blogger. Woman Entrepreneur. Since we first climbed down from the trees, humans have evolved into an incredibly advanced species. Yet, parts of our traditions and mindset are still so antiquated and timid. We’re happy to explore other planets, but still struggle with more simple things, like human rights and equality. Our guest this week, Sheena Yap Chan, is an Asian woman who has experienced the undertones and unequivocal expectations of her cultural traditions and practices. Sheena, is the founder of the highly successful Podcast, The Tao of Self Confidence. After 3 seasons and 500 episodes it has been downloaded over 600,000 times and counting! She grew up in the Philippines and her family moved to Toronto when she was 7 years old, seeking a more fulfilling life with better opportunities. The horrific event of her aunty dying from falling off a cliff, changed everything for her. She sold everything, resigned from her job and set off to go travel the world and enjoy this ethereal thing we call life. Sheena confesses that she is not the most confident person in the world, although it’s difficult to believe when you listen to her speak and hear all the wisdom and advice she offers. She says that having a purpose which is bigger than yourself, is great for your self confidence because it’s for the greater good of something beyond you. Sheena definitely leads by example, shoots from the hip, speaks the truth and is as authentic as they come. We talk about many other things in the Podcast too, like human trafficking, the non-rights of Chinese women, why being fair skinned is important in Asian culture, lessons learned from her guests, the importance of representation, creating the life you want to live and learning to be happy in the present moment. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Sheena Yap Chan, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Sheena Yap Chan: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Sheena’s Podcast: The Tao of Self Confidence Sheena’s Resources Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   ESL - English Courses Asian obsession with fair skin Asian influenced by Western Culture Chinese population in the Philippines Human trafficking in the Philippines Reggie Yates show - Men at War Full Asian cast movie - Crazy Rich Asians Podcasts mentioned - Jessica Cox, Armless Pilot Podcasts mentioned - Elizabeth Chan, Christmas Song Singer and Producer Mindvalley People Discussed Reggie Yates Places Mentioned Cebu City, Philippines Toronto, Canada Hawaii Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #007: Eva Claire Marseille, Boeing 747 Pilot RHP #023: Erin Bailey, Founder of E-Bailey Fitness RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #027: Rosie Millen, Founder of Miss Nutritionist

Founder of Barbershop Books. School Teacher. Reading Identifier. Author. TED Speaker. Comedian. Crocheter. Cultural Competency Specialist. Social Entrepreneur. They say that laughter is the best medicine. We know that laughter is also contagious and that there is nothing better than an a good ‘ol belly laugh, which makes you roll on the floor! A good laugh gives a great stomach workout which 1,000 sit-ups could never accomplish. Laughter is best enjoyed together!! Our guest this week, Alvin Irby, is one seriously funny dude. He likes to make fun of real life situations and uses humour as a gateway to tackle serious issues. Alvin is an incredibly kind and sincere man, who is making a big impact on many young boys lives. Alvin, grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his siblings and they were all raised by their Mom. His Mom was a school teacher and his dad owned a Barbershop. The influence of these would only become apparent later on in his life. Alvin, enjoyed playing outdoors like most young kids do, he also loved a good game of Monopoly. However, the most enjoyment he found as a youngster came from an unlikely source, crocheting!! He wasn’t a big reader himself, but found it interesting while at school and one day asked his teacher to send him to the advanced reading class, so he could stem his boredom and learn more. To his surprise and dismay, he found out that most of the kids in this class were reading novels and writing book reports and…..they were white…… His business, Barbershop Books, provides a selection of 15 appropriately researched books in Barbershops, which cater for 4-8 year old, young black and other boys of colour, who frequent them. They also provide basic literacy training for all barbers and together their mission is to help these boys “identify themselves as readers”. Alvin is a man of many talents and has written his own children’s book called, Gross Greg. Alvin has also given a TED Talk, which was featured by TED and has been seen by over 850,000 people just on the TED website alone. To top it all off, he is a comedian who performs at well known establishments like Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. We had so much fun chatting with Alvin and trust this is going to give you some sore tummy muscles as a result of listening! Among many things, we speak about TSA Agents sense of humour, Bill Cosby’s demise, how comedians are pretty nerdy, the untapped potential inside us all, cultural competency and of course Barbershop Books. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out - what it means for Alvin Irby, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Alvin Irby: Website | YouTube | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Check out Barbershop Books: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Alvin’s book: Gross Greg Alvin’s TED Talk Alvin Irby Crocheting Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   TSA - Transport Security Administration Bank Street College of Education #Metoo movement Monopoly Board Game Barnes and Noble Reading Holiday Project Scholastic - survey company The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Upwork Gotham Comedy Club in New York People Discussed Stevie Wonder Bill Cosby Richard Pryor Greer Barnes - His favourite comedian Mike Yard - Comedian Trevor Noah Angelo Lozada - Warm up Comic for Trevor Noah show Barack Obama Kevin Ntukula - Gross Greg Illustrator Places Mentioned Maryland, United States Chicago, United States The Bronx, New York Harlem, New York Greenwich, London Sydney, Australia Tanzania Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #018: Dali and Finn Schonfelder, Founders of Nalu Clothing RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #028: Darryl Edwards, Founder of Primal Play RHP #029: Michael O'Brien, CEO Peloton Coaching and Consulting

Author. Endurance Expert. Canadian Athlete. PhD Physicist. Journalist. Sweat Science Editor. Ex-Olympic Trialist. Humble Human. Dad. Top Bloke. As humans, a combination of being curious, mischievous and competitive has made us push the limits of what we are capable of as a species. Our future certainly looks like it is going to be even more exciting, based on current research and experimentation. There is also the more philosophical side of capabilities, performance and understanding what a human beings mind and body, is truly capable of. Our guest this week, Alex Hutchinson, is no stranger to these sort of conundrums. It’s fair to say he has ample experience, expertise and knowledge when it comes to physics and human endurance. Alex, is one of the sharpest tools in the shed, probably one of the most humble people you will speak to and also one of the nicest. Alex, grew up in Toronto, Canada, with his folks and older brother. He lived a very typical Canadian upbringing, with plenty of time spent outdoors in nature and also playing tons of street hockey! When he was 15, he became interested in athletics and his big breakthrough came when he was 20 years old. After running the same times for almost 4 years, in the space of a few weeks, he miraculously improved his running time by 19 secs in the 1,500m event from 4:01 to 3:42. He qualified for the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Canadian Olympic trials. He studied to be a PhD Physicist at Cambridge University. He also did a stint as a  postdoctoral researcher on behalf of the NSA, working on things like quantum computing and nano-electromechanics. At 28, Alex decided to re-train as a journalist and now writes for many established and well recognised publications. This chat is seriously interesting and traverses so many great topics. We cover, the endurance of being a parent, his battle with not being consumed by technology, dealing with injuries and setbacks, race tactics, the sub 2 hour marathon attempt and of course his book, Endure, with details around mindset, performance and endurance. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Alex Hutchinson, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Gareth and Craig SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference   Connect with Alex Hutchinson: Website | Sweat Science | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Alex’s books: Endure Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights Big Ideas Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Hurricane Hazel in 1954 Scooby-Doo Lore of running by Tim Noakes HRV - Heart Rate Variability Lotus 123 McGill University Cambridge University Shor's Algorithm Decoherence Newton's Laws Ottawa Citizen The bottom line - Canada’s monthly accounting newsletter Aerobic Fitness Anaerobic Fitness Cryotherapy chamber The world record for breath holding Comrades Marathon Barefoot running Nike - Breaking 2. World Record Breaking marathon event People Discussed Rich Roll Tim Noakes Sir Mo Farah Sir Sebastian Coe Rod Dixon - Kiwi Runner Kenenisa Bekele Haile Gabresalasie Alberto Salazar Michael Pollan Places Mentioned Toronto, Canada Humber River, Ontario Lake Ontario Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #002: David and Tim, School of Calisthenics RHP #009: Mbulelo Thinta, Interlocutor and Ultra-trail Runner RHP #028: Darryl Edwards, Founder of Primal Play RHP #029: Michael O'Brien, CEO Peloton Coaching and Consulting