The Ridiculously Human Podcast

The tenacity and strength it takes to go against the grain in society, should be revered! Nicki Truesdell, was definitely meant to be on this earth. Although, her life may have never commenced based on a decision her 14 year old mother decided not to take… Some people are victims, and others are go-getters. Some let their environment get the better of them, and others are trailblazers. Some are stuck in fear, others are prepared to risk it all. The world should be thankful for people like Nicki’s parents, and Nicki too. They’ve dealt with the ridicule, the shame, challenged the authorities, and paved the way for future generations to have an alternative learning environment. She is an inspiring woman with a tough life story, and I also got to pick her brains on all things homeschooling! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Homeschooling and travelling Legacy of non-abortion Home-birthing 5 children Breaking generational cycles Impact of faith and religion Transitioning from public to homeschool Re-starting life with $300 Living in abusive relationships  Motherhood on a shoestring All year homeschooling Society and deprived sleep Structure of a homeschooled day Socialisation of homeschooled kids Bullying at school Teaching kids to read I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Nicki Truesdell:  Website Twitter Instagram Discussion Links   Knowledge Keepers Bookstore People Discussed Jeanice Barcelo Alvin Irby Books Mentioned Anyone Can Homeschool - Nicki Truesdell   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 |

One of the greatest gifts a human has, is the ability to create music. Just being able to sing a cappella, or pick up a guitar and strum some tunes, is a talent gifted to so few. Anne-Marie Smuts, always had a burning desire to make music, share her vibes with the world and play to large crowds. However, life had other ideas and that little fire burning in her tummy had to wait many years to finally get ignited! I’m always so impressed by the resilience of people, especially children. Anne-Marie, had a seriously tough childhood which started when her Dad had a serious car accident. From there, their lifestyle began to degrade. Fortunately, the South African spirit in her, means that she is a fighter! These days, her music career is ready to take off, and her beautiful voice is a gift to uplift us and encourage the weary. Like two buddies having a conversation. This was special! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: The online world is not reality Difficulty in discussing taboo subjects Children’s access to information these days  Raising your children to be leaders or followers When does life start feeling serious? The Fear that women live in The perils of social media Careful what you feed your mind Dealing with nasty people online Big life transformations Life as a musician How are you perceived in the world? Balancing life and motherhood How to put your thoughts into the world I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Anne-Marie Smuts:  Twitter  YouTube Discussion Links   Korsakoff Syndrome   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 |

Brent, is an absolute diamond of a man. He has endured an extreme amount of hardship and suffering in his life. Dealing with physical, emotional and intellectual abuse as a child and adult. Yet, he is a man on a mission aiming to make the world a better place by not repeating the patterns of his past.  Any parent or father listening, who has struggles of their own, is going to want to take notes of his resilience and ability to piece himself together by trying to understand life and the cards he was dealt. One of the smartest, self-taught guys I know. A curious human always aiming to understand and improve. A must listen!! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Weightloss journey. Down 52 pounds in 6 months Engaging positively on social media Intentional positivity Overcoming knee injuries Suffering physical and emotional childhood abuse Overcoming deep trauma How our bodies keep score Cruelty of the family court system Taking a chance on someone Paying it forward Is childhood care, net negative for kids? R vs K sexual selection Intentional fatherhood  Sacrifices of parenthood Inspiration for starting a podcast Advice for people with ADHD I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Brent M:  Twitter Discussion Links  Salt Lake City Marathon Rhabdomyolysis R vs K Sexual Selection People Discussed Knees Over Toes Guy Jordan Goldstein Lindy Louise Dr. Gabor Matè Bruce Lipton Noah Ryan Books Mentioned In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts - Dr Gabor Matè   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 |

For a long time, my thoughts have been that the best education is provided through travelling. It opens you up to the reality of the world, and to the truth, because you see and experience things with your own eyes. You are exposed to the melting pot of world cultures and traditions. Jordan Urbs, is a well-seasoned traveller. After a brief stint working a 9-5, he decided to rather be broke, than sell his time! So he spent 12 years travelling the world making videos with people. He dove head-first into life without a care for the consequences. However, that all changed once he realised he was not living up to his self-worth and making excuses for his potential. He’s now experiencing the beginning of a new era of life in El Salvador, with his wife and two kids. A totally different man….wise, with purpose and drive. He is also going to show and teach us how to do the same for ourselves too! Top bloke. Deep Pod conversation! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Why live in El Salvador? Living off grid in Hawaii Having faith and hope in life Studying -> French style Travelling the world couch surfing Hitchhiking across Europe Finding self-love Overcoming victim mindset Integrating Ayahuasca experiences into daily life Travelling as a couple Reconnecting with past Ancestors Knowing your worth I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Jordan Urbs:  Website Twitter Authentic Video Club Discussion Links   El Salvador Couch Surfing Iquitos, Peru People Discussed Max Kaiser Michael Ruiz - Sovereign Mindset Books Mentioned Vagabonding - Rolf Potts  The Coddling of the American Mind - Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff   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 |

Growing up with an abusive alcoholic father often leaves scarring and has a lifelong impact on a child. In 2005, Amanda Carneiro, overcame her lifelong battle with depression and anxiety. She also shed the extra 30 pounds she had put on going through her traumatic experience. Completely transforming her body and my mind, spilled over to other areas of her life: Her career blossomed, relationships improved, and self-worth sky-rocketed. She is now a seasoned world traveller, teaching others how to overcome their health issues, how to better understand themselves and their bodies, and how to live more prosperous and full lives! I really enjoyed chatting with Amanda, tons to learn in this Pod!!! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Home luxuries you miss when in Central/South America The difficulty in being healthy in USA Importance of taking breaks from environments Dealing with life long depression and anxiety Growing up with an abusive alcoholic father Dealing with childhood trauma Healing bloating and gut issues Identifying you have gut issues Supplements - good or bad? How to avoid late night snacks Getting optimal sleep Homeschooling renaissance Travel being the greatest teacher I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Amanda Carneiro:  Website Twitter Instagram LinkedTree Discussion Links   Matt Walker - Joe Rogan Podcast Books Mentioned The Second Brain - Michael D Gershon Why We Sleep - Matt Walker   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Follow Podcast on:  FaceBook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn |

Most people have trust issues in their relationships and they don’t even realise it. They fail at the first hurdle of Trust and never allow their relationships to flourish by getting to Trust level 4. Adam Lane Smith, is an Attachment Specialist and draws from his wealth of clinical experience and personal insight. His journey began helping the inmates of prisons to see themselves in a different light. Now, he is helping to re-write the belief about how human connection is supposed to function. Adam teaches honesty, direct communication, clear boundaries, and measurable levels of trust, to build secure and healthy relationships. This is one you will want to have on repeat. Great chat with a legend of a bloke!! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Being the sole consumer of news in his household Masculine role in relationships Secure attachment vs Insecure Attachment Untold consequences of fatherless families A personal live coaching session Why talking openly in relationships is a necessity The Four levels of Trust The purpose in fatherhood How to deal with fear and perfectionism Where does lack of confidence stem from? Dealing with avoidant people Difference between coaching men and women High performers and relationship issues Does couple therapy even work? I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Adam Lane Smith: Website Instagram Twitter Youtube Email TikTok Linktree Discussion Links   17 Ugly Truths Podcast  Food Documentary - Grace Price Yellow Journalism People Discussed Chris Williamson Sal Di Stefano from MindPump Ali Covington from the BOD Grace Price Vin Zhang 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 |

Often, many problems in life are right under our noses….or our feet, in this instance! After many years of playing high level junior tennis and suffering from various injuries, Melker Svärd, associated these injuries to just playing tennis at a high level. Then he became super interested in feet and footwear. His company co-conducted the largest foot and shoe research study in the world, and their findings were quite staggering. Together with his brother, they are on a mission to change the footwear industry and get people healthier from the ground up! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Embracing Seasonality Creative vs Execution Seasons Relaxing your brain for creativity to flourish Being optimistically wired The overwhelming negative news cycles Influencing in your small capacity Trap of comparisonitis Tennis being the ultimate sport Sports and problem solving Reaching top 400 in world junior tennis rankings Lifestyle experimentation  Your ultimate health profile Sun is the source of life and healing Problems with modern shoes Conducting the largest feet and shoe study  Greatest challenges starting a shoe company I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Melker Svärd:  Website - Wyde Footwear Twitter Instagram Discussion Links   Vivo Barefoot Shoes Vibram Shoes Gothenburg Becker and Edberg Wimbledon Grounding Mat My Foot Function Hallux Valgus People Discussed Boris Becker Stefan Edberg Roger Federer Books Mentioned Born To Run 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 |

Storytelling is fundamental to the evolution of humans and continuation of traditions and sharing deep wisdom. Jon Jon Park, is a man full of stories worth hearing. His Dad, Reg Park, was an iconic figure who greatly influenced the world of bodybuilding. Growing up with a father of his stature, provided Jon Jon with a unique outlook on life. He also learned the mindset of a champion. It’s a huge privilege for me to sit down and chat to a man like Jon Jon. Lots of relatable value packed into this conversation!  Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Struggling at school academically The conformity of the education model Belittling life events Lessons from competitive Olympic swimming Mental preparation of an elite athlete A champion's mindset Growing up with an iconic father figure How posing music started in Bodybuilding Hollywood hero and film sets ‘Going to work day’ with your father Importance of earning respect Life regrets  Background stories of Reg Park I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Jon Jon Park:  Instagram Discussion Links   Legend of the Glass Mountain Arnold Classic Hercules Movies People Discussed Reg Park Arnold Schwarzenegger 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 | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Follow Podcast on:  FaceBook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn |

Case Bradford is on a mission to elevate our vitality, through training outdoors and eating loads of ice-cream! He was once a podgy, and unhealthy chap, but turned his life around and now helps others to elevate their body-mind health and fitness. He is deeply connected to nature and you will often find him doing fitness trapeze acts on the beaches of California Take everything you have been programmed about fitness, throw it out the window, and give this Podcast a listen! You will want to change your fitness and life habits as a result. Case is a gem of a man. Super conversation! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Life chaos we are forced to deal with Inconvenience of technology  Importance of “good light” Shamanic ability of making others laugh People forgetting how to have fun Dis-regulated nervous systems Introversion and low self-esteem Negative Ions Nature and vitality Why you need a standing desk Wearing natural fibers Is Ice cream a Superfood? Embracing regenerative farming Necessity of touch Morphic resonance  Karmic Action I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Case Bradford:  Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Link Tree Discussion Links   Negative ions Daylight - Computer Company Biggest Little Farm - Movie Ellipsis Earth People Discussed Adam Rossi Chris Williamson, Modern Wisdom Podcast Paul Chek Mark Sisson Robb Wolf Rafe Kelley Ellie Mackay Charles Eisenstein Books Mentioned Sacred Economics - Charles Eisenstein The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible - Charles Eisenstein 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 | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Follow Podcast on:  FaceBook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn |

One day, Erik Kaiser, was worth $200m and the next day he was worth -$5m It was a moment which changed his perception of the world, changed his personality, and ultimately set him on a new trajectory. He has risen from the ashes, more times than he has been burnt to the ground. He shares the harsh realities of business, to offer a truly balanced perspective. Which is quite the opposite to the glitz and glamour so many entrepreneurs these days want you to think. His favourite pastime is debunking business tweets an X  He solves problems through 30 years of self-funded startups and his latest venture, Crush The Memory, is the best idea I have seen in a long time!! Which we discuss at the end of our Pod conversation today.  Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Secrets to looking youthful Carnivore lifestyle Epigenetic triggers Truth v reinforced lying   How negative thoughts age you Was Steve Jobs actually successful? Life changing impact of fatherhood EQ and leadership Losing $200m in a day Thoughts on mortality Designing Crush The Memory World’s best way to record Notes Complexity behind slick design I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth   SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Erik Kaiser:  Website Twitter Website - Crush The Memory Twitter - Crush The Memory LinkedIn Discussion Links   Kaiser Chiefs - Band Kaizer Chiefs - Soccer Team Epigenetics Suno AI Midjourney Chat GPT Books Mentioned Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker  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 | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Follow Podcast on:  FaceBook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn |