What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,). We go live every Sunday @ 11am AEST.
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Hey I'm Kyrin and I review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (i.e., not recent releases). Join me as I cover the basic details before diving into the themes, ideas and learnings we can take away from the fascinating realm of literature. Weekly live episode on Thurs 11am AEST (Thurs 1am UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan every now and then.
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Hey, I’m Dr. Kyrin and I totally get it! I’ve been where you are, suffering with the symptoms of Midlife Metabolic Mayhem, worrying about disease and early demise, not realizing I was in hormonal poverty or what to do about it. Surviving life at midlife with no gas and no joy, overweight, tired, sexless and confused about what to do to fix it and finding NO answers in my mainstream medical profession as a Board Certified OBGYN. Everything changed when I discovered ALL the root causes of the ...
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Premier Women's Health Expert: Dr. Betsy Greenleaf delves into the world of women's wellness with top expert guests. Listen as they discuss what you always wanted to know but could not ask. Find out that you are greater than the sum of your parts.
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Dr. Kyrin Dunston | Hormone Balance Breakthrough - When It Finally CLICKED: The Hormone Balance Ah Ha Moment
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In this transformational episode of The Hormone Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Kyrin opens up about her personal "rebirth" and shares her compelling story of overcoming hormonal poverty—a struggle that resonates with countless midlife women. From battling severe health challenges to finding rejuvenation through functional medicine, Dr. Kyrin's narrative i…
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Focus Vs Attention | Maintaining Clarity Amongst The Distractions
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If we have shorter attention spans, how can you sit through this very podcast? In Episode #463 of 'Musings', we dive deep into the concept of focus, exploring its nuances and how it differs from attention and concentration. There are some theoretical aspects of focus, including its relationship with consciousness and how it can be both a conscious …
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A Monotonous Dystopia Without Pleasure | The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood) BOOK REVIEW
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The ultimate male fantasy is rather flat & boring. 'East Of Eden' by John Steinbeck is told from the point of view of an unnamed narrator. It takes place in a USA where there has been an overthrown government and everything is now dystopian. Our girl is 33 yrs old & a handmaid, whose only purpose is to give birth. Life is very different: family str…
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Redefining Mental Health | Beyond The Buzzwords
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Let's have a dive into the madness of the Mere Mortals minds! In Episode #462 of Musings, we delve into the topic of mental health, exploring its definitions, societal narratives, and personal experiences. Juan starts off with the significance of Movember, a global movement aimed at raising awareness for men's health issues, including mental health…
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A Fashion Icon’s Story Told in Snippets | The Little Book of Versace BOOK REVIEW
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This review delves into "The Little Book of Versace," evaluating its limited depth and focus on visuals over meaningful insights. While the book covers Versace’s designs and runway moments, it lacks a cohesive narrative, leaving the reader to seek additional context elsewhere. Overall, it's deemed more of a coffee table accessory than an informativ…
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Characters To Die For | East Of Eden (John Steinbeck) BOOK REVIEW
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Are people more cruel or simply the passing of time itself? 'East Of Eden' by John Steinbeck is straight up one of the best books I've ever read. We follow various families across the generations as they live & die in 19/20th century America. It's uplifting in some sections and then will follow up with a brutality that brings you to your knees. Eas…
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The Future Of Media | Predictions For The Next Decade
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In Episode #461 of Mere Mortals Musings, we delve into the future of media, exploring predictions for the next 1 to 5 years and beyond. We kick off by defining what media encompasses, from traditional forms like TV and newspapers to modern digital platforms and social media. Our discussion is divided into two main parts: the type of content and the…
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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. As an additional little bonus we talk about the importance of stacking goals, the idea that they're not just a one-off and actually linger long after we switch our focus to elsewhere. And no we are not doing any 'Nom Nom' challenges a…
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Pushing Limits: Peter's Path to Success Through Hard Work and Strategic Growth
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In this episode, Peter shares his journey from a humble upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting his commitment to growth, delayed gratification, and the power of acquisitions. He reflects on life lessons, finding motivation, and his approach to achieving balance between hard work and enjoyment. (00:00) - Introduction and No A…
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Don't Read Everything | Reasons To Stop Midway Through A Book
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I'm begging you, please don't make this mistake! Today is a special episode where I am diving into some of the reasons why I have stopped reading many books. I'm also giving a list of these books so that you don't have to waste your time on them (assuming you trust my judgement). Would love to hear your feedback and appreciate any support you wish …
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From Beans to Brew: Taaj’s Coffee Journey and Entrepreneurial Growth
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In this episode, Taaj shares his journey from being raised by immigrant parents in Australia to building a thriving coffee business. He discusses the challenges of balancing a 9-to-5 job with entrepreneurial goals, the influence of Colombian culture on his coffee venture, and how he navigated unexpected opportunities in the market. (00:00) - Welcom…
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Outliving the Odds: Lessons on Longevity | Outlive (Peter Attia) BOOK LEARNINGS
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In this podcast, I dive into Peter Attia's Outlive, discussing key lessons from the book on longevity and modern medicine. I highlight the surprising flaws in current medical guidelines, explore how centenarians' genetic traits can be mimicked through lifestyle changes, and busts myths about dietary habits like egg consumption. It’s an insightful c…
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Disappointingly Non-Sensual | The Kama Sutra (Vātsyāyana) BOOK REVIEW
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Why is everyone so mistaken about this book? 'The Kama Sutra' by Vātsyāyana is a how-to guide on courtship & sexual pleasure, as opposed to a graphic explanation of sexual positions. All of this comes from an Indian context from that era (so more addressed to the educated man/woman). Split into 7 parts and is about things like sexual union, class &…
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Manifest Your Positivity | A Dive Into The World Of Feel Good
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What does the world of vibration, energy & frequencies have to teach us? In episode #460 'Musings', we dive into the intriguing world of positive thinking and its various interpretations. We start by reflecting on my recent dive into figures such as Dyer Days, Nero Knowledge & Joe Dispenza. The discussion touches on the concept of a positive mindse…
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Outlive Review: Living Better, Not Just Longer | Outlive (Peter Attia) BOOK REVIEW
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In this episode, we dive into "Outlive: The Science of Longevity" by Dr. Peter Attia. The review explores key themes like emotional health, the importance of living better rather than just longer, and practical tips for increasing both lifespan and health span. The review highlights Attia's structured breakdown of science-based tactics to improve l…
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Ghost Stories & Adventure | The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent (Washington Irving) BOOK REVIEW
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Do your prefer old Dutch horror stories or refined English gentry? 'The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent' by Washington Irving is a mix of short stories (mostly about English observations from an American). It alternates between nonfiction & fiction, mostly told from the POV of the author. It's most famous for the two Dutch inspired stories of R…
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I'm On A Boat Mother Fucker | But I'm Here To Learn
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Juan toured 'The World' and has come back to educate us. The highlight of episode #459 of 'Musings' is the recounting of a unique experience aboard "The World," a private residential ship. Juan shares insights from a day spent with John Demartini, including the exclusive nature of the ship and the type of individuals who reside there. The conversat…
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From Wedding Bells To One-Arm Handstands | Our October 2024 Monthly Goals
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Why do airport security hate authentic Canadian Maple Syrup? In this episode, we dive into our monthly goals for October, reflecting on what we achieved in September and setting the stage for the upcoming month. Juan discusses the challenges of planning a wedding, including the difficulty of booking belly dancing for entertainment, share personal a…
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Making Tech Mainstream | Crossing The Chasm (Geoffrey A. Moore) BOOK REVIEW
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What does it take to market & sell new technology? 'Crossing The Chasm' by Geoffrey A. Moore is a how-to book for entrepreneurs & small businesses to get their product to a larger market. He defines & addresses this problem of the chasm and his suggestions for solving it. Inside you'll find lots of jargon, tech speak and industry specific framing s…
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Balancing Fatherhood, Business, and Growth: A Journey with Nic Blair
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In this episode, Nic Blair shares his experiences balancing fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care. He discusses the challenges of maintaining quality time with family while scaling Midnight Health, the importance of goal-setting, and his approach to collecting and learning from various life pursuits. The episode also dives into the growth and…
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Mastering the One-Arm Handstand And Kyrin's Other Annual Goals
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It's time to change up my life. After a whirlwind journey through Brazil and New Zealand, I'm back in Brisbane and ready to dive into my annual goals. This #458 'Meanderings' episode marks a transition as we move towards more structured musings in the future. I share my eight core goals, focusing on areas like relationships, financial stability, he…
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Finding the Off Switch: Balancing Growth and Being Present | Mere Mortals Podcast
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In this episode, Juan explores the concept of having an "off switch," the balance between constant self-improvement and finding moments to just be present. He discusses his passion for simulation racing as a way to disconnect from productivity and live more fully in the moment. (00:00) - Introduction and Effective Philosophy (00:18) - Setting the S…
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Embracing Change: Lessons in Growth and Balance | Mere Mortals Podcast
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In this episode of the Mere Mortals podcast, I dive into the key philosophies and learnings from my personal experiences in August 2024. I explore the key lessons learned from August, including physical accomplishments, personal growth, and philosophical insights. From fitness challenges to balancing work and family, the episode delves into how emb…
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Dreamlike Childhoods Must Come To An End | Capitães Da Areia (Jorge Amado) BOOK REVIEW
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A Bahian trance reflecting the best & worse of Brazilian childhood. 'Capitães Da Areia' by Jorge Amado ('Captains Of The Sands' in English) is a coming of age story set in a 1930's Brazilian beach town. We follow a group orphaned adolescents who live without care under a pier. They know the streets better than anyone and are a menace to the city au…
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Remembering All That Has Come Before | Change Is In The Air
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How do you divide up the time periods of your life? In Episode #457 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: celebrating our 5th anniversary of the podcast, techniques for remembering the past, why daily note taking may not help, my story of hanging up stinky clothes in a hostel, Juan being too short at a Dream Theatre concert, why a positive mindset can…
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Tragedy Without Consequences | Mao's Great Famine (Frank Dikötter) BOOK REVIEW
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Who is to blame if the leader can never be wrong? 'Tragedy Without Consequences' by Frank Dikötter is a historical book looking at the famine that was caused during China's 'Great Leap Forward'. It showcases the period from 1958-62 and why a series of decisions stemming from Chairman Mao resulted in the death of 30-45 million people. A reoccurring …
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Nobody Tells You This About Brazil | Tim Ferriss & Adaptability
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Observations from the South American continent. In Episode #456 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: four things you will never have heard about Brazil, why language barriers are tougher than cultural barriers, why conversational fluency isn't a high priority anymore, the return of Tim & his dating life, how Nikocado tricked everybody and podcast pla…
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Is It Helpful To Question Everything? | The Problems Of Philosophy (Bertrand Russell) BOOK REVIEW
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Praise be to the philosophers for the hard sciences! 'The Problems Of Philosophy' by Bertrand Russell is his attempt at explaining basic philosophy as well as giving a brief history of philosophical thought. He starts with questions about reality before expanding out with more and more questions. He covers the writings of some famous philosophers (…
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Training With Friends | Living An Unextraordinary Life
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Could we artificially make our life harder to conquer laziness? In Episode #455 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: Petar's t-shirt, what I changed my mind about, Juan the popular guy, using activities to make friends, some questions from Kobo Abe's book, why being aimless can be good & bad and how nihilistic yapping can be solved in one simple sent…
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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…
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A Weird & Sexy Kidnapping | The Woman In The Dunes (Kobo Abe) BOOK REVIEW
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Mr. Sandman, bring me some freedom. 'The Woman In The Dunes' by Kobo Abe is a rather simple story of a Japanese man who becomes trapped in the sand dunes. He is led into a large hole where a woman lives and is forced to help her keep sand from encroaching onto the nearby village. We witness his escape attempts and gradual process of getting accusto…
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Making The Most Of Chaos | The Dark Side Of Nice Canada
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Kyrin down .... I've been shot! In Episode #454 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: my recent travels in North America, random meetings at VeeCon 2024, weird macaroons in Montreal, my new one liner story, why the trip was a huge success imho, a closing life stage and moving on to better things, the fauna of the Americas and what is to come in the fu…
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Learnings from the Stoic King | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) BOOK REVIEW
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Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we dive into the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share key learnings from the Penguin Classics edition. Join me as we explore profound Stoic insights that are just as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome. Don't miss out on these gems! (00:00) - Introduction and Overvie…
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My Annual Goals: The Blueprint for a Stronger, Smarter, and Happier Year! | Mere Mortals Podcast
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In this episode, I break down my annual goals for the year, sharing my approach to goal-setting and how i plan to improve in three key areas: body, mind and soul. I discuss my strategies for bulletproofing my body, mastering my sleep, embracing the long run and more. Join in as I outline these steps, and we hope you are having a wonderful day where…
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Bliss Magdalena | Your Womb Is A Healing Portal
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Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Hormone Prosperity Podcast, hosted Dr. Kyrin Dunston! In this special episode, we are thrilled to have Bliss Magdalena, a dynamic priestess who lives in fully activated divine presence. Bliss brings over two decades of experience as a holistic practitioner, doula, and educator. She shares her profou…
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Stoicism from the Top | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) BOOK REVIEW
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Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we're diving into Stoicism from the top with Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share my thoughts and some interesting insights from the Penguin Classics edition. If you're new to Stoicism or curious about the Roman Emperor's personal reflections, this one's for you! (00:00) - Introduction and Ove…
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V4V & BTC In Real Life | The Best & Worst Of The USA
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Why is LA actually kind of .... meh? In Episode #453 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: meeting cool people in Nashville, experiencing Americana in Alabama, why Juan tortured his fiancée with exercise, yet another disastrous Kyrin dating story, why I need to find the after after parties and my disappointment with Venice Beach. Huge thanks to Petar …
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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…
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What can we learn from a kids book? | The Little Prince (Anotine de Saint-Exupery) BOOK LEARNINGS
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In this learnings episode, I delve deeper into the lessons and philosophical insights from 'The Little Prince,' sharing my experience of reading it in French. Join me for a thoughtful exploration of this timeless classic. Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Reading Experience 02:00 - Key Learnings 03:00 - Reflections and Advice Value 4 Value Sup…
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Dr . Tom O'Bryan | The Inflammation Equation That’s Wrecking Your Hormones At Midlife
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Welcome back, fabulous listeners! In this enlightening episode of The Hormone Prescription Podcast, we are thrilled to have the brilliant Dr. Tom O’Bryan join us. Dr. O’Bryan is a globally recognized speaker who has dedicated his career to unraveling the mysteries of chronic disease, food sensitivities, and environmental toxins. Often referred to a…
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Revolutionizing Meat Alternatives: Michael Fox on Fable Food's Mushroom-Based Innovations
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An insightful conversation with Michael Fox, CEO of Fable Food Company. We explore the journey and innovative approach of Fable Food in creating meat alternatives from mushrooms. Michael shares his personal motivations, including health and environmental concerns, that led him to start Fable. We discuss the challenges and successes in the market, c…
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Whimsical Wisdom | The Little Prince (Anotine de Saint-Exupery) BOOK REVIEW
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In this review, I delve into the enchanting world of 'The Little Prince,' uncovering its profound lessons wrapped in a whimsical, childlike narrative. Join me as I explore its timeless themes and delightful illustrations. Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Plot Summary 02:00 - Themes and Insights 03:00 - Personal Reflections Value 4 Value Suppo…
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Dr. Tanya Beaubrun | Use Your Life “Blessons” To Go From Burnout To Breakthrough At Midlife
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Are you feeling more burnt out than blissful as you hit midlife? If so, this episode of The Hormone Prescription Podcast is your new best friend. Join us as we chat with the incredible Dr. Tanya Beaubrun who reveals how to turn life’s toughest lessons into "blessons" (blessings + lessons), helping you transform burnout into a powerful breakthrough.…
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Living Off The Grid With Animals | Spending More Time With Friends
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I have now seen (and made friends with) capybaras, toucans and monkeys in Brazil! In Episode #452 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the difference between zoo and wild animals, what would happen if war outbroke whilst we were living isolated, why I won't stay in Brazil long term, how Juan is improving his friendships, why wishing for a different f…
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Metaphysics On A Boat | Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals (Robert M. Pirsig) BOOK REVIEW
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Philosophy that is actually fun to read & contemplate! 'Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals' by Robert M. Pirsig is a sequel to his very popular 'Zen & The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance'. We follow Phaedrus this time sailing to New York and Florida. He meets an interesting lady called Lila who joins him on his adventure but causes him trouble. He's an int…
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Farewell Speech For Mum | Travel Plans & My Biggest Problem
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Giving the speech I couldn't and my plans for the near future. In Episode #451.5 of 'Kyrin Solosode' I discuss: why I wasn't able to talk at my mum's memorial service, memories from our time together, the pain of passing does start to ease, random thoughts on drugs, all the people and places I am visiting the next month, realising that Australia is…
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