WA Real

The powerhouse of a podcast Every Man should listen to and deeply consider right now.I speak with Sam Falsafi, Head Coach of the hugely successful men movement Wake Up Warrior.Through Covid-19, human momentum is on pause and it is forcing many to face your truth. The truth you have been potentially avoiding through the lies upon which you build the stories you tell yourself – the defence mechanism of choice for so many men whether they admit it or not.Sam talks through the process of accepting what you see in the mirror to unlock a greater, more expansive awareness of identity that is built on your truth and then applying it to your well-being, relationships, business and connection to something bigger than yourself.Interestingly, Sam highlights how the full nature of the Covid-19 impacted world is exposing the true leaders in our communities and those that have a solid connection to something bigger than themselves.Sam is a straight talking and direct man – simple as that – he tells it like it is based on hi

Consider a much higher perspective on our current situation as we welcome back WA real’s most downloaded guest of 2019, internationally renowned channel Rebecca Dawson.In this conversation, Rebecca eloquently articulates what many of us are seeing in that the pressure and the strain on the weave of our society is not only exposing how everything is breaking down (government, money, legal systems, etc) but is also beginning to show us the greater gaps in that weave.The listener is invited to become curious about the gaps, rather than being drawn to fix the straining weave and being pulled to one end of the duality or another, and to sit in a central position comfortable in a place of not knowing.Why? Because it is in that place of not knowing and declaring “I am here” that you can truly birth something new – a new reality.It’s time to let go of fixing, survival, ‘needing’ to do things and fulfilling self-imposed requirements; the time of carrying the heavy weight of karma and unconscious living has passed – it

Peter Sage returns to challenge and provoke you to educate yourself and ask better questions about where you are and what is happening in this Coronavirus environment - because there’s a very high probability, based on the biology of fear, that right now you’re being herded like a flock of sheep without any conscious realisation. Peter invites you to slow down, take a breath, listen, do some research, ask better questions and consciously make your own decisions. And if that’s too much for you then that’s ok too. Peter goes deep on the following:Biology, physiology and psychology of Fear and its impact on your intelligence, decision making and immune systemWhy this conversation will trigger you, why that is a good invitationExplain of why your understanding of virus’ and the mechanics of getting ill is generally the reverse of what actually happens.Why Coronavirus probably isn’t such a big deal to your health and why it could well turn out to be a hoaxWhy the real threat to your wellbeing is actually the media

Explore the possibility that lies in the space between thought with mindfulness expert Lisa Forrest, Founder and Chief Living Officer of Evermind, a mindfulness-based practise.Lisa, former Olymipic Swim team captain, author, actor and broadcaster, tells how from a young age, as an elite gold medal athlete, she was aware that she ‘had trouble with her thinking’. However, it wasn’t until her late 40s did the penny drop that she could let thoughts go, a key learning that changed her world.  Lisa goes on to expand on key 'ways of being' such as mindfulness, resilience and compassion - both for others and self - during this Corona Virus period. She also provides some fascinating insights into the differing coaching styles she encountered in her swimming career and how they shaped some of her identity stories and work today.The conversation is far ranging and expansive, including an exchange of views as to what the new reality could be like after Corona Virus.Lisa is a wonderfully grounded lady who offers straight

Take a timely dive into the world of Emotional Intelligence and Human Behaviour with expert, coach and keynote speaker Amy Jacobson.Amy and Bryn start off by exploring about how and why the current disruption of the Corona Virus outbreak is effecting all of us deeply at an identity level.Amy then explains in detail what emotional intelligence is and how it is not only a key to high performance and success in the corporate world but also in the current disrupted environment we now find ourselves in. She also talks extensively about the importance of taking ownership and showing empathy as further keys to success in life.Amy has a wonderful ability to clearly explain some taxing everyday life challenges and she call on everyone to extract as much enjoyment and love out of the current situation.For the listener you will come to realise that our mindset is exactly what will determine how you come out of the corona virus situation – so ask yourself ‘How do you want to remember this Corona experience?’ because the

I check in with Lachlan Samuel of Open Up Podcast to talk through what he's seeing from a mental health perspective in the current Coronavirus Environment.Focusing on making Mental Health Mainstream, Lachlan shares how it's affecting him and how he's adapting to it.There's lots in this conversation relating to the tools to maintain mental health.Lachlan also talks about his recent focus into supporting men overcome the stigma of penis size.

I spoke with Perth based Awakened Millionaire, Karl O'Hare, to listen to his perspective on the current Corona Virus environment. Karl candidly shared how it was impacting him both personally and in business. He talked through just how he was adjusting focus and expectation in his own business to meet the new reality.Karl finished with an invitation, and open offer of support, to everyone to fully capitalise on this very rare opportunity to discover and pursue something very new in your life that makes your soul sing - whether it's playing guitar or offering a service to the world that is very much in need. I would strongly recommend reaching out to Karl at bit.ly/ConnectwithKarl 

This week a have a far ranging and timely conversation with Opera singer, tantra, yoga and meditation teacher Andrea Ross.In this conversation Andrea begins by talking about the full journey of her training as a singer that also spans time away from singing to include yoga, meditation, tantra and intuitive healing – this is important as it sets the context for the rest of the conversation which provides a much wider and expansive view of the current Corona virus situation.We go on to discuss and explore the potential positive impacts of the Corona virus on our society, why on an level the disruption is very needed to restructure society and the need to surrender to the ensuing chaos (divine feminine) in order to move through it; as well as many other fascinating viewpoints.One thing is for sure, if you’d listen to the contents of this conversation before 2020 you may well have easily overlooked it and dismissed it, but now it all seems to make sense.And finally – start choosing love over logic x

Why settle for anything less than excellent? This is exactly what I explore with renowned celebrity health coach Samantha Jackson.Samantha shares her approach and philosophy towards health and what that actually looks and feels like. Through this she puts forward the very real question as to why we settle for anything less than peak health and vitality.Samantha also explains the dangers of toxic fat and breaks down how you can either feed or starve it.The conversation then goes on to how to remain healthy in the current Coronavirus environment and the pitfalls to avoid.Samantha is a wonderfully grounded and direct lady who speaks in a non-nonsense common sense manner, which is how she such impressive results with her clients - which include some famous names.For the listener, you will be given some very clear questions about your own health and steps towards how to be sustainably awesome!

Explore the intersection of wealth, happiness and purpose with Dave Andrews, CEO and Founder of Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers.Dave talks through how he built Capital Partners upon clear fiduciary principles with a key focus on the juncture between the whole of the clients life and finances rather than a singular narrow and immediate financial focus.Dave draws on the 1000s of conversations he’s had with clients to put forward how financial planning is much deeper than merely a money focus but being very clear about your purpose and how want to live your life in a meaningful and fulfilling way and that this only comes about by being clear on your individual values.  Without this clarity we quickly fall prone to reacting and comparing ourselves to the outside world, which leads only to discontentment.David is a wonderfully grounded and deep-thinking man who is able to share his huge wealth of knowledge and reflections in an engaging and articulate manner.For the listener there is the valuable opportun

I caught up with previous guest (episode #133) Bethan Winn who spoke about some of the thinking traps we might fall prey to and practical steps to avoid them. 

I caught up up with Episode #8 guest Natalie Woodman, Gut Biome expert, to have a quick chat about feeding a health immune system

Follow a fascinating story of cultural transition as well as deeper insight into the world of clinical and neuro psychology with Michelle ReidMichelle grew up in Papua New Guinea with only black boys as friends, learning how to fight to make her way in the world, until she was shipped off to an all-girls white boarding high school in Queensland, which made for an abrupt transition.Wanting to make further sense of the world, Michelle studied behavioural science at university which has led her where she is now being both a clinical and neuro psychologist.She talks about how focusing on attachment styles and thinking patterns is central to her approach and how treatment follows 3 levels – developing coping skills, going into a trauma and future templating.It is super rare to meet someone with such a unique background and listen to how that transition became the basis of her vocation today.

Meet and enjoy the drive behind Perth’s S.W.A.G. podcast, with founder and host Quintin Tufoua.Through his SWAG podcast, Quintin interviews some of Perth’s resident millionaires in order to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and wisdom of successful local business people. He himself has set the goal of generating $50m in 10 years.  Quintin candidly shares how his relationship with money has developed and how the podcast has played a key role in his journey to turn things around from being, by his own words, ‘an over controlling dickhead’ to the man he is now – comfortable in his own skin in among others.Quintin goes deep on the lessons he’s learnt from the millionaires he’s interviewed and how, despite common perceptions about anyone who has generated a wealth of money, underneath they are still people with similar issues and concerns. He puts forward how one of his major learning points is that the focus isn’t solely on the money but balancing that with health, family, faith and fulfilment.As

Journey into the visceral world of gongs and sound therapy with Paul Ford of Gongwalkabout.Paul, also a counsellor and psychotherapist, shares the story behind how gongs came into his life and how he began to offer sound healing to the world. He explains the fascinating process of how gongs are made and how from the outset they are designed and crafted to create and evoke a response in people.Paul explains how the power of gongs, and their sound, lies in their ability to stop people and almost force them to be present in themselves and to be aware of what’s going on inside in that moment.Paul is a deeply thoughtful and gentle man and I was very flattered he shared his wealth of experience with me in this conversation.For the listener, you won’t just learn about this truly mystical instrument, you will also be challenged to open up to the perceptive of sound as a healing tool as well as be invited to become curious about de-layering yourself to reveal your real authentic self.

Step into the life of marathon swimmer and founder of the Port to Pub open water swim event, Ceinwen Roberts.Ceinwen talks about how swimming was a key part of family life growing up and how, in her first Rottnest channel crossing, she found the spark and challenge that would lead her to becoming only 1 of 83 people worldwide to have swum the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. She also talks through her upcoming challenge to swim a 4-way crossing of the Rottnest Channel in March/April of this year that will see her swim for over 24 hours.We then go into the story of behind the beginnings of the Port to Pub event that crosses the Rottnest Channel and the scale of involvement to manage such and event.Ceinwen is a very grounded lady that gives off a magnetic 100% authentic energy - she is very clear that despite her achievements, she doesn’t she herself as anything special, just someone who is willing to open up to possibility and explore just what she is capable of doing. She talks openly about the challenges

Dive inside your own critical thinking patterns with expert Bethan Winn.Bethan takes time to clearly explain some of the common thinking and decision-making biases and fallacies that we all fall prey to and the impact they have while navigating our everyday life. She also explains the difference between our instinctive reactive thinking patterns and the deeper more considerative patterns and when and how we access them.The conversation then goes deeper into exploring emotions and thinking and the role they play and the influence they have on us.This is a fantastic and hugely approachable and engaging conversation, Bethan’s gratitude and passion for this area is clear from start to finish.For the listener it provides a clear framework for greater self-awareness and reflection on the mechanics of your own thinking patterns and decision making.

Have a play date with your body as I talk with Joseph Simons, dancer, choreographer, performer and co-creator of the high acclaimed and must-see Fringe World show ‘100 Years of The History Of Dance As Told By One Man In 60 Minutes With An Energetic Group Finale’Joseph talks about growing up in a highly artist family and how the draw to attend Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) first brought him to WA.He then goes on to tell the story behind the creation of the History of Dance solo show, which so beautifully spans so many facets of all things dance, and how it has developed to place it is now.The conversation doesn’t end there. We then explore the life of a dancer and how Joseph’s body is his instrument as an artist. We talk about his relationship with his body, functionality vs aesthetics and the benefits of exploration of movement.Joseph is wonderfully engaging and his energy and humour shine throughout the conversation. By listening to this you will come to realise that dance is for ever

Get a clear insight into legal processes of the Family Court of Western Australia with divorce and family lawyer Belinda McClelland.Belinda shares her story to becoming a divorce and family lawyer and starting her own practise.Within this conversation, she takes time to talk through the legal process as well as providing some very clear insight and strategies to align expectations in terms of the time and the money implications of not working towards an agreement in a proactive fashion.The podcast is super useful for someone who has recently separated and is in the middle of what is an immensely emotional event. However Belinda also explains how important it is to consider upfront the financial and administrative implications of moving in together with a partner – something so often overlooked.Belinda is a lovely and down to earth lady which goes a long way to dispel some of the myths that many have about lawyers from the outside.

Take a deep dive into the current world of media with Nic Hayes, Founder and Managing Director of Media Stable.Nic shares how he spotted an opportunity in the changing media landscape to create Media Stable, which actively links experts and their views with media outlets to produce informed and trusted content.Through this conversation Nic provides an insightful commentary of the full range of media platforms, from traditional forms of print, TV and Radio through to online and social media, as well as the changes in our consumer behaviour. Interestingly Nic explains how, through a growing erosion of trust in social media content, there is the potential for people to return to the more traditional forms of media once they gain more awareness of the often-questionable credibility and decide to become more discerning media consumers.We also spend time discussing the impact of content that is aimed at giving people what they WANT versus giving people what they NEED, as well as the importance of real human relatio