A Journey with Bernie

Zoe Slater is a master coach. She understands the possibilities of life. She is fully aware of the options. She knows what is available to each and every one of us to manufacture happiness and success, but she also knows what needs to be done to ignite your inner joy. She believes it is possible to attain both. Her breadth of awareness is what makes her one of the most sought-after human performance coaches in this country. You know that because it was your feedback from Episode 84, that recognised her wisdoms and the value of her innate guidance. If by chance you haven't heard that episode, then maybe you might turn today into a profound session with Zoe Slater. I guarantee it will add exceptional value to your life.

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In this second episode with Zoe, you will explore how inner and sometimes unconscious pains manifest themselves in so many different ways. Often, they lead to poor choices that just create more problems. You will hear Zoe advocate that this pathway is not healthy and is avoidable if you prioritise daily routines or what Zoe calls 'the maintenance work'. Let me not spoil her profound suggestions by mentioning them here. May I suggest that you join Zoe for this less than 50-minute ride which will lead you to a beautiful space of awareness that will go a long way to helping you feel authentic, solid, and stable, from which greater love for self, life and people will emanate.

There is a chance that after listening to this wonderful discussion, that you may want to contact Zoe directly which you can most certainly do by contacting her through ... ECR & EAP Counsellor Brisbane, Victoria Point, Thornlands (freedomchoiceacademy.com)

Of course, your feedback on what you thought of this episode is so valuable for me. 
Drop me a line on +61 412 982 444 or an email at ... [email protected] ... is always greatly appreciated. 

Next week ... Jeff Horn !

Imagine the solitude.
Imagine what thoughts would tease you ... torment you ... as you ran up to 70 klms per day for 576 days.
What would you learn about your body ... your physical capability and how to fuel it adequately?
What type of mindset would be necessary, to be able to cope and to handle such a massive assignment?
What would you learn from touching base with nearly every country upon the planet in slow motion?
And what if you were on track to become the fastest man to run around the globe after 150 plus days, when your stride comes to a standstill with then news, 'that your father is in his last days'. What would you do?

This is Episode 91 ... The incredible TIM FRANKLIN story!!

Please don't put Tim in the 'gifted' or 'the unusual' category ... you may even want to give him 'a weirdo' tag, but to do so would be ignorant of the potential that Tim advocates lives in YOU. We all have 'an Everest' within us. We all are capable of setting a BHAG ... A Big Hairy Audacious Goal!! And furthermore, the drive and motivation is there too depending on what you listen too !! if you listen to your intervening mind of the past, then are likely to be blocked. If you listen to Tim Franklin, then you will hear of action and strategies that will empower you to believe that YOU CAN! He is proof that you can. From a 120 kg major 'dumpling' with a diet fueled by terrible eating habits, alcohol, frequent parties and the rush and hustle of a fast corporate life as a lawyer, Tim went to become only the 8th human ever to circumnavigate the globe by foot.

The moment of change came when lawyer Tim came across a quote written by a parent that had lost their child. The quote read, “the hardest thing a parent has to do is bury their own child”. At this point, it dawned on him that his life choices were likely to give his parents that same fatal outcome. The next day, Tim laced up and ran an extremely painful 2.2km. It was the game changer!  With that decision to run a slow arduous 28 minutes Tim Franklin changed his life forever. Whoever he was, was now in the process of changing. It's safe to say that Tim has virtually rewired himself from his past.

The job as a lawyer has been left behind. The task of coaching and creating running communities is his gift and his mission is to 'get the world moving'. What a remarkable transformation!

Needless to say, if you listen to this episode, you will be inspired, encouraged, given hope, educated, see new possibilities and in part, you will be given signals and signs on how to become a better version of yourself. That's guaranteed in this Episode#91 with Tim Franklin ... the man who ran around the world ... Tim Runs the World | Tim Franklin

These books were mentioned during the podcast. Best you read them !!

You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter : Dispenza, Dr. Joe: Amazon.com.au: Books
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

A VISION BOARD is a pictorial LIFE PLAN. My Vision Board summarises ALL that is currently important to me in a single colorful page of clarified values, bold goals and even personal pictures and quotes inspiring achievements to come. Today's incredible guest, Lara Arden took one look at it and politely stated that she had not met anyone who so clearly saw in advance the life they were creating. Then she went silent ... thinking silent ... wisdom silent. What she said next changed my life.

"You know Bernie, I've been through 4 marriages. I am certain that the first two marriages failed because I was too young to know what true love even looked like and because tight religious frameworks told me how life should be. That was misleading. The fourth marriage ended when he tried to kill me. He was charged for arson ... a fire that was also meant to reduce me to ashes as well. As a result of these experiences I have been tormented by deep traumas. I tell you this so that you know I have been through a bit. Life has spoken to me."

"When one creates the best-intentioned plans, the Gods start laughing. They hear you but for certain unexpected interventions will dint, possibly wreck your creative vision. For certain, you will stumble across encounters that you ignore, simply because they are not congruent with your Vision Board. This is unwise, because some of those foreign opportunities were sent to you to take you to even higher places. Your Vision Board is commendable. I just hope that you are still open to the vagrancies of life, because in 'the unexpected' there is profound opportunity to maximize your experience of life."

"I hope your plans always swim in the ocean of flexibility, otherwise you may drown in broken dreams".

It took Lara Arden one minute to deliver to me what I now call 'The Lara Principle'.
My response was simple, "You b____h, you just nailed me". We laughed.

You will laugh in this episode too because Lara is walking joy, but your face is more likely to be illuminated by enlightened thoughts and wisdoms born out of tragedy, recovery and redemption. Such is the power of Lara's story, the raw take was over 2 hours and it has taken Chip and I, 3 months to identify what we were prepared to release. What is left is a powerful episode that will move your soul.  If you are listening while driving or cooking expect you and your meal to arrive late!

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But please don't delay in giving us feedback about any episode of A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE. We love it and we learn from it.
Why not contact Bernie direct on +61 412982444. I loved the call last week that I received from Kansas ... What a blast!
Email feedback or comment on ... [email protected]

Imagine you were born in Sudan, but no-one remembers when? You have no recorded birthdate, so when you flee your war-torn country, you give the receiving authorities a made-up date of Sept 1st. The year you guess.
Your Father is unknown. He was in your mother's life for a short time. He will never be known to you.
Sudan becomes Egypt, but life is really day to day ... just survival. No time for education.
At the age of 12, your mother decides there will be opportunity for you and your mentally handicapped brother in Australia. You arrive without knowing a word of English and without any formal education.
Grade one starts at 12 and your classmates can scarcely believe 'how tall is the African girl in their class'.
Education authorities decide that the social repercussions of 6 years of primary school finishing at 18 is not healthy. You move through Years 1 to 6 in two and a bit years. 
At last, Secondary School and kids your own age ... well almost ... now there is only 2 years difference. 
A schoolteacher becomes your mentor and constantly reminds you that it doesn't matter when and where you start, your dreams are always waiting for your commitment, your focus and your action. That wisdom is never lost on you. Secondary study is tough, but the opportunity to rise above one's humble if not humiliating beginnings is always there. You pass school. You choose a tertiary pathway of nursing but decide to work along throughout the 4-year degree, so that you can feed your household here in Australia and also support family members trapped in Sudan. 

Akon Deng is now 32, she has purchased and now owns her home in Brisbane, Australia. Her mother and brother live with her. Her second investment property will settle within weeks supported by the revenues raised by her two businesses in which Akon is a director. Together the businesses turn over 1.8 million dollars by bringing wholistic nursing care to those war veterans who have fought for country in the last 50 years. They love her.

Dear listeners, this is a rare story ... a story, you will not believe but as any listener to this podcast knows ... pain, chaos and hardship are 'the North Road' to a life of wisdom, awareness and self-love. This is why you will listen to this episode in awe of Akon Deng a humble Sudanese girl who found hope and made life happen. You will be astounded by Akon's story. It will teach you about life and true love.

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Be sure to let me know how you felt about this podcast by contacting me, Bernie K, directly on 0412982444 or by email ... [email protected]

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The meeting was about to start when in walked the brightest, most joyful face you could imagine. I simply commented to this man of Indian origin that 'You look so happy! How come?'. His reply was, 'You'd be happy too, if you just finished an 84 hour fast!'. This podcast reveals that Sujit Menon only eats in a four-hour window each day. It might be from breakfast to midday or from lunch to 5 pm, but only during a 4-hour period per day is Sujit's body offered sustenance, and this is his habit EVERYDAY.

Sujit explains the science of AUTOPHAGY ... A process by which our 'good' cells during extended fasting periods break down and destroy old, damaged, or abnormal cells. The breakdown fragments are then either recycled for other important cell functions or released from the body as toxins. AUTOPHAGY may well be the strongest detox cleansing process available to humankind and some say it even impedes the development of cancerous cells.

But Sujit has other reasons for adopting his comfortable but strict routine. Coupled with regular 'mini' mind meditations each day, Sujit feels that his existence is less distracted than others. He is still a busy man ... a productive man as his working life at ... Premium Zcrm Digital Business Card App - Boost Networking (pixelgram.digital) ... would suggest, but his mind has clarity. It is uncluttered and moves through the day efficiently and with ease. His routines driven by mature mindfulness are born from his rich connection with Indian history, culture, and Hindu Philosophy. They appear to guarantee him a deep well of constant entrenched joy. Sujit has much to teach.

Through this podcast, Sujit will teach you about the importance of focusing on efforts rather than outcomes.
Through Sujit, you will come to understand that nothing in life is permanent. Therefore, stay adaptable, be flexible and maximise the opportunity that change inevitably brings. Move with change.
Finally, let Sujit explain that only through an existence of minimal attachments can one really find deeper capacities to love. Sujit will suggest that 'Even one's attachment to food can be a distraction from being your innate loving core'.

Wow, this episode is inspiring. It will stimulate a lot of questions with perhaps the leading question being 'Do you have the courage to answer them?'

Proceed if you want to see new possibilities.
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MESSAGE FROM BERNIE K

I tell you what we find stimulating! Your feedback. Your followship. When you subscribe, we tap dance, because that simple press of the button means that we are getting closer and closer to making this a global podcast that penetrates and makes difference all over the world and that afterall fulfills our mission.

If you have any thoughts for us drop me a text ... +61 412982444 ... or an email to ... [email protected]
Your feedback is so so so so ... valuable!

Diane and Michelle are ... Those2Sisters | Life Coach | Soul Healer | Brisbane ... and as you will hear in this truly outstanding episode, they are on a mission to inspire change and shift within those who seek to maximise their lives. Importantly, these two exceptional women have the right to coach as both have been 'in the quicksand' during their own life's journeys.

Diane was a former athlete with a National identity, but in her own words suffered from the need to overachieve.
Michelle was an ex-Police Officer who never quite found the right environment within 'The Force' to be her true self. When she refused to be vaccinated this single mother lost her job after 22 years. At the same time Dianne's husband lost his job as a pilot with an International airline. Finances went amiss. 

Both girls have had to make life changing decisions that required unlearning, letting go and courageous epiphany moments requiring dramatic change. The girls describe those moments in dramatic detail. It is riveting story telling that asks you as to whether you have answered your 'Moment of Truth' 

In this episode they will teach you how to lose your BUT – those things that hold you back from living the fullness of life.
They will teach you how to identify your WHY ... your purpose ... and to surrender to your instinctive possibilities. In the process, those limiting beliefs will be shed and you will see clearly the beautiful and powerful human that you have always been.

Diane and Michelle have charisma. They have loads of it. They have energy. You will hear it in their voices. Most of all they are master coaches who have answered their calling to teach, to advise and guide you towards your greater self. Yep, it is compulsory listening. 

Your feedback is also compulsory. We would love it ... [email protected]
Or why not text me directly ... +61 412982444

Neville Stone, together with his precious partner Justine Baker are foster parents to 4 siblings giving them foundation, life and purpose. Their incredible story was captured in Episode 52. The JOURNEY WITH BERNIE community was in awe of their generosity and servitude. Their story gave us multiple messages and reminders of what it means to live with loving hearts. 

Then came last week's phone call and threatening news.

Justine was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and no guarantees. This is why Neville reached out to us. He felt lost. In his own words, he was crumbling under the pressure. He felt Fear ... Fear of loss ... Fear of the future. He felt hopeless, not knowing where to turn. We are so fortunate that he turned to A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE, for in doing so he has inspired this riveting podcast focusing on Men's Wellbeing.

We needed some expertise, and we were well aware of Tony Groom's passion and concern from Episode #3, for Men's Health issues. He has long been an advocate of numerous Wellbeing Retreats run by men for men and sees transparent mateship as crucial for men's mental and spiritual strength. His presence on this podcast was so valuable.

Join Neville Stone, Tony Groom and host Bernie K for an exploration of what men need to do to ensure their mental and spiritual health is strong ... that they can cope with the pressures and strains of life ... and why it is perfectly ok to let go of one's machoism and present as vulnerable and human.

You will find this podcast different. It is a live example of how two mates came together for their friend to help him in his time of need. It is a case study and a real time example of how men can support men. The real-life counsel and dialogue make this a riveting episode.

Women who care for their struggling men will gain so much from the wisdoms that are captured over the next 50 minutes.

Please remember, your thoughts and feedback are so valuable.
Please share with us by contacting Bernie direct ... +61 412982444
For more information about Men's Wellbeing Retreats in Australia, Tony Groom will welcome your interest ...
... +61 418 182 995
And do reference the book that Tony Groom was so keen to recommend ... "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway" by Susan Jeffers ... Books – Susan Jeffers ... I have read it. It is a ripper.

If LOVE is measured by dedication, commitment, the desire to enhance and to create life, then Paula Burgess just might win this year's PROFOUND LOVE AWARD. She wasn't drawn to having children in the first place, but life had other ideas and at the age of 30, Paula gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. They named him Jessie, whose developing years revealed a diagnosis of ADHD. 

In Paula's own words, society and people don't seek to understand 'naughtiness'. They just label the child and assume poor parenting. Coping with that stigma was only part of Paula's challenge. Teaching Jessie to adapt, to fit in, to develop and share emotional intelligence has been Paula's constant journey, which has transformed her as a human being.

Her levels of patience have skyrocketed.
Her capacity to tolerate and love has escalated.
Her openness and transparency with the boy she adores has deepened.

You will hear her claim that if one surrenders to the challenge then there is every possibility that your life will be enriched beyond your expectations. Mind you, it helps if you surround yourself with a valued environment of support. To that end, Paula praises the way St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe, here in Brisbane, has embraced the challenge of a sometimes difficult to manage, ADHD child. Together, they have worked to sedate Jessie with love, kindness and understanding and the rewards are obvious. They have even made Jessie's tendency to hyperfocus into his super strength, that can bring enormous value to those working in Jessie's areas of interest. 

The impact on Paula has been so profound that she now dedicates her life to teaching, coaching, and guiding those in similar situations to her own. Her business called BEYOND THE MAZE raises awareness in society and supports parents in their coping with children who have similar neurodevelopment disorders. 

This is an incredible story of a career driven, qualified, financial planner who became a devoted mother determined to help her son be the best person he can be. This is a story about the courage to change purpose. This is a story about love overflowing. It is now time for you to allow Paula Burgess to become your teacher.

Before finishing this podcast make sure you look up Paula's Business and Book ... Beyond the ADHD Label - Beyond the Maze ... and The Official Website of Dr Joe Dispenza

This episode is one of our best. We actually downloaded 90 minutes with Zoe Slater, but in our promise to deliver less than an hour to you, our listeners, we have 35 minutes of Zoe still in the bank. Expect to hear more. We won't be wasting opportunity to hear more from this qualified Counsellor and CEO of Freedom Choice Academy ... ECR & EAP Counsellor Brisbane, Victoria Point, Thornlands (freedomchoiceacademy.com). She has too much to offer.

So, what is Zoe? What does she do? Is she an experienced Facilitator? Is she a qualified Guide or an expert teacher?
Her clients would say she is all of the above.

Put it this way, after listening to this episode, you will understand how Zoe Slater, can help you clean up your past, so that your entrenched limiting beliefs are replaced by innate faith and confidence. Zoe can help you clarify your future too, so that you live each day with purpose and focus. Zoe Slater can lead you to the awarenesses, actions and strategies that can transform your life from past entrenched stress to present day success. She is a master coach.
 
So, if you are a workplace leader or manager and struggling to connect with your people's hearts, then you must listen to this episode. Zoe will help you to sacrifice need for power and status and replace it with heart, loving assertion and authentic connection.
If you are struggling to develop momentum in your life ... If you are feeling stagnant, then this episode will offer you holistic strategies to rediscover energy and purpose.
If you feel that traumas of the past are holding you back, then Zoe will offer you a transformational pathway to discover greater self-love and happiness.
If your personal and professional lives are feeling meshed and cluttered, then this professional will teach you to clear the fog and see clearer pathways.

Yeah, I know, she sounds too good to be true! It is her ability to communicate in simplest terms what most people find complex that is Zoe's richest talent, but to do that, you really have to 'know your stuff'. Zoe not only knows what she coaches, she IS what she coaches. She lives what you will hear. She knows life intimately.

She has actually saved people from the brink of suicide and enabled them to find joy and happiness again.
She has worked with countless, unbalanced, out of control, confused individuals suffering in their own minds and guided them to clarity and peace.
She has learnt from all and operates not from Maslow, Freud or Carl Rogers. She operates from her own model inspired by real experiences with thousands of clients.

Enjoy the ride dear people. Make sure you are taking notes. This one is a ripper. 

Yes, Zoe would love to hear from you, Call her on +61 414 778 476 ... and so would I ... +61 412 982 444 (Bernie K)

If there is one thing that great sport coaches seem to have in common, it is the view of their players, that 'coach' was more like a parent figure then a skills or strategy master. When current Brisbane Lions coach, Chris Fagan was once asked 'what was his secret to inspiring his players to lofty heights', he calmly said, 'that at the end of the day, it is all about RELATIONSHIPS'.  The great Alfie Langer and present Broncos Coach, Kevin Walters, once spoke of Wayne Bennet as more like A FATHER FIGURE, then a Rugby League Guru and current Carlton coach, Michael Voss, once said to a Radio reporter 'That if you can't connect with players HEARTS then you cannot take them anywhere'. The thousands of players who have experienced 'the way' of today's guest, Lee Addison, would say the same of this funny, connectable, loveable, rogue from England. Lee coaches LIFE thru FOOTBALL.

This episode actually reminds us that we are all coaches to someone. Therefore, this episode with Lee Addison, asks you some serious in your face questions.
What are you doing to strengthen the relationship with those you guide and love?
How do you as COACH, enhance the wellbeing of those who are dearest to you?
What do you do to lift the esteem, worth and value of friends and family, so that they can perform better in the game of life?
And finally, what are you doing and saying to elevate the life of the one person over whom you have total control ... the person of self ... YOU!!

For all of the above, you must have a listen to this rugby league teaching guru, who has coached junior, senior, and National rugby league teams all over the world. Imagine, what Lee learnt when he coached an undefeated Poland to victory in the Emerging Nations World Trophy of 2018.
Absorb the lessons he learnt as an assistant coach at NRL clubs, Manly Sea Eagles and Penrith Panthers.
Value the learnings, he offers after taking Ipswich State High School, a school with a 'disreputable brand', to becoming the top Rugby League school in this nation. Through sport, Lee Addison changed that school's identity from which all students benefited, then and now.

Look in the mirror dear listener and remind yourself that you are COACH and therefore you must discover ways to add value to those you cherish. Lee Addison, has some outstanding suggestions for you. Suggestions that if you apply will have your players remembering you with gratitude and fondness for the rest of their days.

Do you want to contact Lee? ... https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/

And of course, if you want to have a chat with Bernie then call +61 412 982 444 or email him at ...
... [email protected]