In this conversation with Thierry Nyfeler, we hear the story of someone who chose to break free from what he calls his “golden cage" - a place that was comfortable and fairly certain for 'success' as he ascended in his career in Switzerland but that was keeping him from creativity and adventure.

Rather than having everything mapped out, Thierry allowed his path to unfold - guided more by instinct over certainty - into what is now Munga Plains: a yoga retreat and safari experience set on the edge of Chobe National Park in Botswana.

What began almost as a joke became something much more. A quiet nudge away from risk-averse thinking, and toward something wilder, more alive. A willingness to take a bet on adventure - not just for himself, but for the many people now touched by what he’s created.

There’s also a humility in his story. Along the way, there were betrayals, missteps, and moments that could have hardened him. Instead, they seem to have softened him - even opening the door to compassion for those who took advantage of him.

His story reminds me of something Jim Carrey once shared about his father - that you can fail at something you don’t love, so you might as well take a chance on what you do.

If you’ve been playing it safe… if something in you is waiting to begin but hasn’t quite found the courage yet - this conversation might meet you there.

We also explore the quiet magic of retreat and how stepping out of the noise of everyday life allows us to loosen our grip - on identity, on time, on the constant doing - and return to a more natural rhythm that so often goes unnoticed.

If it calls you, come along for the journey.

And if you feel curious to experience it for yourself, I’ll be hosting a retreat at Munga Plains this August.

Big love, and thank you for listening,
KK x

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