Being Human

#331 Doing ‘The Work’ - with Byron Katie

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Our guest this week is renowned author and speaker Byron Katie. Her work, referred to as 'The Work', is a simple yet profound method of self-inquiry aimed at identifying and questioning negative thoughts that cause suffering.
At its core are four questions: Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true? How do you react when you believe that thought? Who would you be without it? 
By moving these thoughts from the mind to paper and reflecting deeply, individuals can access greater clarity, love, and wisdom - and freedom from ego. 
Katie emphasizes integrity and fearlessness in this process, offering her tools freely to empower individuals to transform depression, fear, and limiting beliefs into peace.
 
We talk:
A night on the floor that changed Katie's life
The fallacy of a positive mindset
Attending to the projector not the projected
Seeing all as beauty
Knowing that pain is an illusion
Links:Katie’s Website
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#330 Love in the Workplace (It's Not What You Think) - with Marcel Schwantes

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This week we see Marcel Schwantes return to the show. 
Marcel is an author, leadership coach, and advocate for humane workplace practices. His journey into leadership began during his time working in a toxic hospital environment, where relentless stress landed him in the emergency room—an experience that profoundly shaped his views on leadership and well-being.
He now challenges traditional, warlike business narratives, advocating for radical love and humanity in leadership. 
His work inspires leaders to foster compassionate, thriving businesses by shifting focus from competition to collaboration and introspection.
We talk:
Agape love
“Eufear”: the good fear
Retiring "target customers"‘
Working for love
The 5 principles of Love In Action
Links:Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-Ass Boss - The BookMarcel’s WebsiteMarcel’s LinkedIn ProfileMarcel’s Substack
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#329 BioGeometry Explained: Harmonizing Energy, Life, and Environment - with Dr. Ibrahim Karim

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My guest this week is Dr.Ibrahim Karim, renowned for pioneering BioGeometry, a science that harmonizes energy in living systems and environments. 
Educated as an architect, Dr. Karim initially followed in his father's footsteps. His talents were recognized by the Egyptian government who asked him to manage the plan for the whole Red Sea area and South Sinai, contributing to a huge rise in tourism.
Dr. Karim later began to synthesize modern concepts of physics and harmonics with the insights he gained from his interest in ancient Egyptian knowledge, Radiesthesia, and Pythagorean theories. Culminating in his founding of BioGeometry, he started to integrate his knowledge with architectural principles to create designs that enhance the energetic quality of spaces.
His work in BioGeometry has profoundly impacted urban planning, environmental design, and holistic health, offering innovative solutions for energy balance and well-being.
We talk:
The hidden life force driving everything
Turning a Tesla into a healing cocoon
Using shapes to boost milk production
Why reincarnation is a flawed concept
Who really built the pyramids
Links:Dr. Karim’s WebsiteBooks by Dr. KarimThe BioGeometry YouTube Channel
 
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#328 Unlocking Inner Focus: Wisdom from Walter Russell and Beyond - with Matt Presti

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My guest this week is Matt Presti, a multidisciplinary artist, philosopher, and filmmaker.
He has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the legacy of Walter Russell, a visionary polymath of the early 20th century.
Such was Russell’s genius that Nikola Tesla once told him to lock his cosmology in a sepulcher for a thousand years because mankind was not ready for it.
Matt is now bringing Russell’s extraordinary insights on cosmology and the human experience to a modern audience.
Through his efforts, Matt seeks to inspire humanity to embrace deeper introspection, creativity, and the transformative potential of a life connected to universal truth.
We talk:
Russell’s philosophy applied to management at IBM
Two-way thinking: inwards and out there
Thinking, knowing and action
Trauma release and spirituality
Owning our own genius
Links:Matt’s WebsiteThe University of Science and Philosophy -  save 20% off book and booklet purchases using the code MARCH20
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#327 The Future of Human Growth: Understanding Consciousness - with Peter Merry

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My guest this week is Peter Merry, multifaceted thinker and social entrepreneur with a background in languages and theater.
Influenced by radical ideas on sanity and society, Peter's journey blends philosophy, social entrepreneurship, and education. 
Peter’s extraordinary life path has taken him from avant-garde theatre in Paris, to delivering education in Ghana, to helping an IBM business unit achieve triple-digit business growth.
He's now working on cutting-edge technology with the potential to help humankind make its next leap in consciousness.
Meet the man on the frontier!
We talk:
How flatworms don't just grow back their heads
The nature of time
Working energetically with businesses
Can we reintegrate the feminine?
The ultimate magic lamp
Links:Peter’s Website
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#326 The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go - with Kute Blackson

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My guest this week is Kute Blackson, a transformational teacher and author.
At 8, he was giving impromptu sermons in his famous father’s megachurch. At 18, he was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps. Instead, he left everything behind in Ghana to pursue his dreams in Los Angeles with just two suitcases and $800.
Renouncing an ordained ministry that wasn't his true calling, Kute embraced the realm of personal growth and self-help, studying with mentors like Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra. 
Through extensive global travels, he has hosted numerous transformational retreats and seminars.
If you’ve ever struggled with letting go, trusting your path, or feeling aligned with your purpose, this conversation is for you.
We talk:
The true nature of magic and how we unknowingly block it
How to reconnect with intuition and hear life’s subtle guidance
The balance between surrender and goal-setting
Overcoming fear, ego, and conditioning to live authentically
Get Kute’s book: The Magic of SurrenderLearn more about Kute & his work: KuteBlackson.comListen to Kute’s podcast: Soul Talk: http://podcast.kuteblackson.com/Join his free course: 8 Levels of Gratitude: 8LevelsofGratitude.com
 
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#325 Discovering the Secrets of Cerebrospinal Fluid - with Dr. Mauro Zapaterra

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My guest this week is Dr. Mauro Zapaterra,  a Harvard-trained MD and PhD, directing Multidisciplinary Catatonic Research at the Innovation Medical Group.
An expert in cerebrospinal fluid, his work explores its role in the human system, combining insights from both science and spirituality. Dr. Zapaterra's research highlights the dynamic nature of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), its importance during brain development, and its complex composition.
We discuss:
The 'aha' moment when Mauro first discovered CSF
Virtuous brainwashing
DMT, the pineal gland and cerebrospinal fluid
Why you should drink more
Why heart rate variability is a good thing
Links:Dr. Zapaterra’s Website

#324 The Dreaming Arts - with Joel Schafer

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My guest this week is Joel Schafer, a personal empowerment mentor & shamanic dreaming arts teacher.
Joel’s work is rooted in Toltec knowledge - source of renowned book ‘The Four Agreements’. 
His approach involves waiting for moments of clarity and receiving visions to guide his actions, rather than traditional planning, focusing on personal growth, stress reduction, and accessing higher states of consciousness through shamanic practices and life experiences.
We discuss:
Guidance over goals
Joining the local shaman at 16
Understanding the meaning of Totality 
Just imagination or there really other realms?
Movement and energy awareness 
Links:Joel’s Website

#323 12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader - with Josefine Campbell

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Executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author Josefine Campbell joins us for a second appearance.
She shares insights from her new book ‘12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader’ outlining practical strategies for dealing with leaders who exhibit dark personality traits in the workplace. 
We discuss:
The prevalence of sociopathy in organisations
Finding resilience to stand-up to bad bosses
Tools for handling selfish leaders when you're an introvert
Is there a role for sociopaths in organisations?
What hope exists for those with dark traits?
Links:Josefine’s Website

#322 Beyond Conventional Medicine: A Deep Dive into Homeopathy - with Lisa Strbac

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My guest this week is Lisa Strbac, a person with an incredible life story. Lisa's life took an unexpected turn when conventional medicine failed to help her daughter's autoimmune condition. Skeptical but desperate, she explored homeopathy on a nutritionist's recommendation. The immediate, profound reaction her daughter had to a homeopathic remedy left Lisa astounded. This experience ignited a burning curiosity that led her to abandon her 12-year corporate career as an accountant at Deloitte (where I was also once a consultant).
Embracing a radical life change, Lisa dedicated four years to studying homeopathy. Now a practicing homeopath, she passionately advocates for this alternative healing approach.
Lisa's journey from skeptic to believer fuels her mission to spread awareness about homeopathy's potential, drawing on her unique perspective of having crossed over from the conventional world.
We discuss:
How doctors were all once homeopaths
The principle of like curing like
How it works when ‘there’s nothing there’
The bigger context of a societal shift
Towards a pill-free remedy
Links:Lisa’s WebsiteLisa’s Instagram Page