

The Ridiculously Human Podcast
Gareth Martin speaking to inspiring humans
None of us were put on this planet to be a watered down version of ourselves.
In a world where it can seem that people are anti-human and wanting to become cyborg transhumans, this podcast is here to let you know that it’s perfectly ok to be a cool, fun-loving, caring and kind HUMAN!
My desire, through the art of storytelling and story listening, is to share a captivating narrative that traverses everything it means to be human. Not just any human…Ridiculously Human!
In a world where it can seem that people are anti-human and wanting to become cyborg transhumans, this podcast is here to let you know that it’s perfectly ok to be a cool, fun-loving, caring and kind HUMAN!
My desire, through the art of storytelling and story listening, is to share a captivating narrative that traverses everything it means to be human. Not just any human…Ridiculously Human!
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
RHP#147. Kriss Berg, The Car Wash Guy and Low Tax Guru
Kriss Berg, is just the type of man that the world needs more of! He epitomises the notion of being morally, spiritually and physically anabolic! He is the owner of a $15M portfolio of ecom businesses and also has multiple car wash locations. He uses nifty loop holes to reduce his tax bill to almost zero income tax. He shares a lot of his secrets on Twitter and in his weekly Newsletter, but in this Podcast we take things a layer deeper and draw out his life lessons, advice and worldviews. Cracker of a show and legend bloke. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Good immigrant stories Importance of helping fellow humans 3 critical life skills Leading through action How to keep your kids grounded Road trip memories Exploring boredom as kids Recording your stream of consciousness Planning ‘thinking time’ Jobs all kids should do Importance of soft skills Wild business stories Advice to new entrepreneurs with no capital Start-up cultures ‘big problem’ Dealing with adult loneliness Maintaining friendships as adults Listening better and asking deeper questions Psychedelics and retreats Setting intentions Letting your mind play Finding clarity in life I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Kriss Berg: Website - Breakthrough Website - Tax Free Twitter Newsletter - Sign-Up Discussion Links The Dorién Gap Crush The Memory Habitat for Humanity Jefferson County Sewerage Scandal People Discussed Erik Kaiser Adam Rossi 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 |

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
RHP#146. Chris Hellgeth, The Gas Biz Guy - $100MM/yr Gas Distribution Business
Chris Hellgeth, is a high school dropout, who turned a 10 cent cigarette sale into a $100MM/yr gas distribution business. He has enjoyed the absolute highs of being successful and also endured the absolute lows of going broke. Having his kids come home with no report card due to school fees not being paid and his wife’s credit card being rejected when buying groceries, are moments which defined him and made him the comeback king. He spends a lot of his time these days teaching and talking all things gas, convenience stores and real estate. Chris is an absolute legend of a man, who shares a mountain of life and business advice in this conversation. Not to be missed! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Being a Twitter celeb An ability to read the room Balancing life, family, business Being a present father Living in ’the middle’ Finding your tribe online School being a waste of time Losing confidence in school Always being a people person Having a chip on your shoulder Keeping your kids grounded Teachings of Randy Unique employee hiring tactics Ruthless business Going completely broke Solid advice for Entrepreneurs I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Chris Hellgeth: Twitter YouTube 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 |

Mar 9, 2024 • 1h 14min
RHP#145. Adam Rossi, Philomath and Altruist
Adam Rossi, a Philomath and altruistic individual, shares insights on entrepreneurship, parenting, social skills, and the influence of ideologies on society. Topics include managing big life transitions, the dark side of social media, the impact of internal dialogue, and the necessity of tertiary education. A thought-provoking conversation for young founders and those interested in personal growth.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
RHP#144. Alex Moore, The Food Truck Guy and Men's Coach
I’m a huge fan of people who ‘experiment’ with their lives to find out what they want to do Alex Moore is the epitome of someone getting after it. He is a different person compared to when he first appeared on the Podcast a few years ago. Finding someone with not just one, but two jobs they love is incredible! Let this man inspire you to make changes in your life! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Taking calculated risks on yourself The Renaissance of the Men's Movement Cycles of Humanity Importance of Men’s Groups Maori healers How your body holds pain Metaphysical body blockages Benefits of a supportive wife Women’s needs in relationships What is Nice Guy Syndrome? Nice Guy covert contracts Importance of masculine energy Are you a “Bad Receiver” Nice Guy tendencies David Goggins tool set Why we need Accountability Nice Guy recovery I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Alex Moore: Website Instagram LinkedIn LinkTree Integration Nation Buffalos Food Truck Discussion Links Maori Healer - Hona Hona Wim Hof Dairy Queen 75 Hard People Discussed Dr Robert Glover Chris Williamson Andy Frisella Books Mentioned Man Uncivilized by Traver Boehm 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 |

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 47min
RHP#143. Dr Robert Glover, Men's Coach and Recovered Nice Guy
Dr. Glover can be considered one of the GOATs in the Men's Work Movement. He is the Author of the edgy, No More Mr Nice Guy. With topics that can be hard to handle if you have ‘Nice Guy’ tendencies He has 40 years of expertise in bettering men and improving their relationships with themselves. A conversation with a man of this calibre is something I cherish. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: How he became the GOAT of helping men Falling out with the church Why you should start saying “Yes” What is a mans highest purpose Do you believe in fate? Needing faith to believe in your fate Greatest reason for human suffering Why everything is about love Benefits of men’s groups Getting your energy levels charged What is Nice Guy syndrome? Social Media is feminine energy Being intentional with Social Media How to face your fears I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Dr Robert Glover: Website YouTube Discussion Links Integration Nation Rhythmia, Costa Rica People Discussed Alex Moore Chris Williamson Books Mentioned No More Mr Nice Guy - Dr Robert Glover The Big Stick - Dr Robert Glover Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut The Way of the Superior Man - David Deida Passionate Marriage - Dr David Snarch The Wisdom of No Escape - Pema Chodron The Road Less Traveled - Scott Peck Iron John - Robert Bly Irrational Male - Rollo Tomassi The Game - Neil Strauss 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 |

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
RHP#142. Jeremy Meeks, The Shiver King and Doer of Hard Things
Jeremy Meeks aka Shiver King is not your average type of man. He quits things he enjoys. He starts things he doesn’t enjoy. This strategy is a recipe for sensational personal growth. His life was work, booze, smoking, watching sports….on repeat. Until he had that aha awakening moment and realised his life was flashing before him. A promise to walk his dogs everyday, turned into him running ultra-marathons. Running in -40 degree celsius is not unusual for him. He is built different. Channelling his addictive personality and traits into a different realm of alignment is changing his life and inspiring many others to join him. This is the pep talk you need! Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: The Time Travelling Tool Time wasted watching sport Losing friends due to your own growth Starting a Weed free support group Dreams returning after stopping marijuana Lessons managing an online community Losing his daughter Slipping into bad habits Best advice to give up addictions A life changing promise he made to his dogs Why addicts are special people The anti-mentor Meeting up in real life with digital friends I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Jeremy Meeks: Twitter Discussion Links Tribal Training Prairie on Fire Backyard Ultra People Discussed David Goggins Jocko Willink Rich Roll Books Suggestions Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink 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 |

Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 15min
RHP#141. Gaby Vivas, Language Teacher and Globetrotting Entrepreneur
Gaby Vivas is an exceptional human with an incredible story to share. Growing up under the regime in Venezuela was something a great novelist would struggle to think up. Her reality was so far removed from anything you would have heard and no doubt experienced yourself. She left home at 18 without telling her parents or friends. These days, she is a globetrotting entrepreneur teaching people languages and how best to live a sovereign lifestyle. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: Growing up in Venezuela Current Venezuelan salary is $4 Is there hope for Venezuela’s future? Brokenness of Venezuelan society Information control of Government Close confrontations with Military An Exchange student in France Being unable to afford chicken Leaving Venezuela without telling parents An 83 year old mentor who changed her life Being introduced to Bitcoin What it’s like living in Russia Lessons from Russian culture Growing her own language school Strategies to learn a new language Language v Mathematical brain The beauty expressed in languages I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Gaby Vivas: Portuguese - Website Spanish - Website Twitter Instagram FaceBook LinkTree Discussion Links Rotary Cognitive Science People Discussed Hugo Chavez Nicolás Maduro Books Mentioned Alter Ego Effect - Todd Herman 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 |

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 32min
RHP#140. Brad Smith, Digital Business Coach and Serial Entrepreneur
Brad Smith started selling garden benches when he was 15 years old. A life-changing car accident taught him one of his greatest life and business lessons. Brad and his wife are business partners and also homeschool their kids. They are a powerful couple, who are complete opposites in many aspects, and that’s why they operate so well together. A serial entrepreneur and seasoned coach with hands-on experience in launching, growing, and successfully building several companies. Recognising that the digital landscape can be daunting, Brad has coached over 5,000+ business owners & nonprofits on how to achieve online success. This conversation was a true blend of life and business and a cracking Podcast to kick off 2024 Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: A life changing car accident Pivoting in life and business Why mentorship is important Your wife as a business partner Diverse personality types in business Honest communication with your kids Advice for Homeschooling Challenges building businesses Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit Teaching kids the value of money Taking Social Media breaks Negative consequences of doom scrolling Removing toxic friends Need for tough conversations Leading through action Faith based leadership Becoming an online educator Relationship marketing 101 I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Brad Smith: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok People Discussed Taylor Swift Dan Martell Alex Hormosi 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 | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Follow Podcast on: FaceBook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | TikTok |

Dec 29, 2023 • 53min
RHP#139. Gareth Martin - 21 Lessons from Podcast Guests in 2023
Fascinating lessons I have learned this year from speaking to amazing people. LESSON 1: The importance of Campfires and Storytelling LESSON 2: Working on such a meaningful project with a friend provides a richness and deepness that is difficult to describe. Pretty much all good things must come to an end and that closure is an important part of any cycle LESSON 3: You find Purpose through taking action and doing things LESSON 4: Distinguishing between the Mind, Body, and Spirit….and understanding their interconnectedness LESSON 5: Most people are walking around with Trauma from birth, that they have no idea about LESSON 6: The importance of having deep conversations with your parents LESSON 7: How your passion and the energy you transmit is infectious LESSON 8: How our stated preferences don’t follow through with our revealed preferences LESSON 9: The benefits of being a tenacious Go-Getter and why you should use your trauma to propel you forward LESSON 10: The Four Burners Theory and being self-aware of your energy LESSON 11: Importance of playing hard as an adult LESSON 12: Fame does not last forever and you need to remain humble and grounded LESSON 13: Taking back your sovereignty, and question and research everything you put into and on your body LESSON 14: How disconnected we have become from nature and forgotten how to raise and grow our own food LESSON 15: Accepting the impermanence of everything LESSON 16: There is absolutely no point in worrying LESSON 17: You can do anything you put your mind to LESSON 18: Treat your talent as a daily commitment LESSON 19: Be Authentically Unprofessional LESSON 20: Comfort is a Gateway to Dependency LESSON 21: Meditate on your desired life ---------------------------------------- Find out more here: www.ridic-human.com Episode Link: https://ridic-human.com/podcast/gareth-martin-21-lessons/

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 36min
RHP#138. Edi Csanalosi, Expert Neuroscience Trainer and Coach
We have a choice to be the victim of our surroundings, or to fly and create new pathways. Even though she had the baggage of childhood trauma and negative subconscious beliefs about herself, Edi Csanalosi had the tenacity and bravery to always choose the path less travelled. Suffering from poor health and a stressful lifestyle, culminating with conventional medicine failing her, Edi was inspired to go on her WELLTH journey. Being told to live with her symptoms of IBS and panic attacks. She knew there was something better out there. These days, Edi is an expert Neuroscience Trainer and Coach, advising individuals and companies on the best way to get the most vitality and performance from their employees using a combination of eastern traditions and western neuroscience. Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast: A life-changing operations at 8 years old Not being able to cry for 9 months Drawing about death The current spiritual renaissance Fighting with siblings Finding Buddhism Why to not make assumptions Being honest with yourself Growing up in Communism Realising you have a bigger calling in life Why people go back to old habits Being addicted to misery When business ideas don’t go to plan A life-shifting astrology report Science of Meditation and it’s benefits Meditating with 8,100 people Reflecting and judging others Survival v Creation mode I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Your fellow being Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Edi Csanalosi: Website Instagram LinkedIn Course - The Seven Energy Centers of Highly Effective People Discussion Links NLP Hypnotherapy Inner Child Work Buddhism The River of Change IBS Adrenal Burnout Joe Dispenza Walking Meditation Shumann Resonance Neuro Change Solutions Consultant Heart Math People Discussed Joe Dispenza Bruce Lipton Books Mentioned Becoming Supernatural - Joe Dispenza 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 |