The Ridiculously Human Podcast
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!
Episodes
Hannah Scott, is an incredible lady who has been through absolute heartache and mental torture along her journey to becoming a Mother.
It took 10 years for her to finally have a baby after numerous miscarriages and failed IVF treatments.
Life eventually threw her some rope after she was completely broken and had almost given up all hope of being a Mom.
This is an incredible st...
Getting Old Squeezes the Life Out of You
A pervasive theme of getting old is losing that spark, that life force, that engaging energy that used to make you shine.
The older we get the more our confidence diminishes and our "mojo" from youthful days is squeezed out of us and exacerbated by responsibilities of bills, dependants and everything that comes with aging.
But maybe, if...
Chris Williamson, recently posted a video about his health struggles over the last year or so.
Weaknesses are a tough thing for any man to admit. I really commend Chris for sharing his health challenges because it gets people talking and thinking about their own health too.
I wanted to share my thoughts, on some of the issues discussed, and also why I think taking care of your physical body...
Have you found in recent years, you are distancing yourself from friends who have differing political views?
Is it causing you angst or separation in your relationships?
I know it's a tremendous challenge, but this is exactly what we MUST NOT BE DOING.
We are not meant to be divided along our differing political beliefs.
We should rather be united...
If you've listened to the Podcast, you've heard me banging on about communication and why it's the most important thing we need to get right in the world.
I think that most issues stem from bad communication.
I think that most issues can be resolved with good communication.
Marc Ashton, is a well known former South African financial journalist.
Marc is also my buddy, although I haven't seen him since we left primary school 32 years ago!
He served as editor and managing director of a JSE-listed media company, honing his expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
Marc has a sharp mind. He sees the opportunity that exists in South Africa and is ...
Tax is one of those subjects that still holds a bit of taboo when it comes to discussions with your buddies. We all know we are getting ripped, we just don't want to admit it out loud, and so we just tolerate what these days seems like 'daylight robbery.'
Having spent the good part of 30 years on the road as a Nomad, Jeremy has acquired skills and knowledge that no university could ever teach you.
When guests return for a second time you have the opportunity to skip the fluff and immediately go deep and meaningful.
Adam Rossi, returns this week and it's a conversation that left me smiling from ear-to-ear!
Having achieved mega-success in his business and career, he is now a man of many hats.
Adam's intellectual blend of technical expertise, busin...
Liz McConaghy, is a special lady that has lived a unique life very unfamiliar to most.
She joined the Royal Air Force on her 19th birthday and ended up as the longest serving female crewman on the RAF Chinook Fleet.
At 21, she was the youngest aircrew to deploy to Iraq and was the only female crewman on the Chinook wing for 4 years.
The toll of 2 deployments to Iraq and 10 de...
Derek Notman is helping fix our relationship with money, using AI (and flip-flops!)
He is also a Dad on a mission to help 1,000,000 other father's. Together with a little help sprinkled in from his right hand man, Sir Richard Branson!
Through his REBL Dad Group, he is helping Dad's try to find the balance and integration of entrepreneurship and fatherhood.
His parent's nasty...
Hannah Ward, is a special lady trying to tackle the American literacy crisis, with only 60% of American's being able to read.
She is a homeschooling mother and an English teacher who has taught students from preschool to university.
She says that parents who read, should teach kids phonics and read out aloud together.
As a child, she loved adapting books like Charlotte's Web ...
The mission driving Luke Mickelson is 'No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in my Town'
An encounter with a young girl, who had been homeless most of her life, changed the trajectory of Luke's life.
Luke's Charity, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, has now made 300,000 beds for children who previously slept on floors. It's both remarkable and life changing.
This man is such an awesome human wit...
Growing up in Zimbabwe, Laurence Blair's family faced numerous challenges, leading them to have no choice but flee.
He married his wife, an American, whom he met in Kenya. They tragically lost their first child at 34 weeks pregnant due to his wife's sudden liver rupture. Nearly losing his wife too.
At the birth of their twins, after 33 minutes without oxygen, their son suffered severe comp...
Justin Breen is a Life Path 11 when it comes to Numerology. Those with a Life Path 11 can become incredibly spiritual. In order to fulfil their Master Number potential, they must not turn their backs on their special abilities or they will face inner turmoil.
Why do I mention this? Before I started recording this Podcast I was expecting to have a conversation about high performing entrepreneurs and tappi...
Hugh Wahla has certainly lived an extraordinary life.
He has experienced atrocities you would not wish on your worst enemy.
Losing his Mom in a tragic accident and being sent to Pakistan to live as a 6 years old, taught him harsh realities and early life lessons.
It also forged a belief system that helped him navigate life's challenges and allowed him to excel in his career.
...Shaun Fuchs is far from a small thinker. Which is why he has taken on the mammoth task of disrupting the education industry.
In 2021, he recognised the time was ripe for our children to break away from the norms of the current education system.
It wasn't just an off-the-cuff decision, it's something he has been manifesting since he became a sports and history teacher (all those years ago)
Shaun is someone I admire because he has al...
Mandy Lehto is no ordinary lady.
In fact, she has one of the greatest minds out there, and is highly sought after as a top C-Suite Executive Coach.
Her authenticity and intellect is what makes her so relatable.
From a shiny leotard wearing aerobics teacher in the 80s, to a high flying investment banker, to suffering from burnout in all of her 40s… she walks the talk having ex...
Christmas Eve 2024, we were dining in a cosy Italian Restaurant, in Hoi An, Vietnam. It felt like we were in some little nook of Manhattan.
We got speaking to the owner, Tu Nguyen, to find out more about her business and how she learned to make delicious authentic Italian Food, like an Italian Grandmother would make.
She is a trained Barista, who taught herself how to make Greek and Vegan Y...
Raja Miah is a UK grooming gang activist.
Raja has worked directly with world leaders and is internationally recognised as an expert in tackling extremism, safeguarding children and strengthening communities.
By the age of 30, he was awarded an MBE for his services to the community.
In his second life, he has been responsible for leading a six year campaign exposing UK polit...
Maxim Wheatley, is an inspiring young man. He's spent his professional life as somewhat of a misfit toy and cowboy!
Fortuitous events led him to building his current business, Jet Patient, which is disrupting a mammoth…the US Medical Industry.
He currently finds himself as the CEO of a business aspiring for a $25bn valuation within the next few years.
Maxim's worldviews are u...
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