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  • #153: Special Episode: At Bakery CrossFit with Edu, Mel and Diogo

    Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming three individuals to our conversation. Joining us are Luis Eduardo Arruda, not only a head Coach but also a co-owner of @thebakerycrossfit. Alongside him is Melissa Haun, a formidable athlete representing the Bakery Athletics team. And last but not least, we have Diogo Costa, who wears dual hats as both a data analyst at Revolut and an athlete within the Bakery Athletics team.


    This podcast is being recorded live at Bakery Cafe. If you happen to be nearby, why not stop in for a cup of coffee or even join us for a training session at the Bakery CrossFit? We’d be super happy to have you here! So, get comfortable and let's delve into today's conversation.


    1. Let's kick things off with a brief introduction to Edu, Melissa, and Diogo, and their deep involvement with Bakery CrossFit.
    2. Ever wondered what CrossFit is all about? We'll delve into its significance, particularly exploring why the CrossFit Open holds such weight within the community.
    3. Follow along as we trace Edu's coaching journey, culminating in his role as co-owner of the Bakery CrossFit Box.
    4. The Bakery Athletes program
    5. Discover how Diogo balances his role as a data analyst at Revolut with his dedication as a Bakery CrossFit athlete, leveraging his analytical skills to enhance his training.
    6. Melissa shares her transatlantic journey from the USA to Europe, alongside a heartwarming love story with Edu.💗 We'll also explore her daily routine, balancing training with work commitments.
    7. What makes Bakery CrossFit so special, delving into the creation of a supportive and inclusive community for all its members.
    8. Conquering fear and cultivating mental resilience are key themes. Join us as we explore everyone's unique perspectives on competitions.
    9. Discover how Edu collaborates with fellow coaches and staff to ensure members receive an excellent fitness experience.
    10. Get to know the remarkable staff members and coaches at Bakery CrossFit, including another enchanting love story that blossomed within the box.💗
    11. Being a vegan in the fitness world presents its challenges. We'll share valuable tips on maintaining nutritional balance to support optimal training.
    12. Finally, we'll discuss the future vision for Bakery CrossFit and hear Mel and Diogo's aspirations, both as athletes and in their personal journeys ahead.
    13. Bonus: Obi’s story 🐶❤️


      14. Links mentioned in this episode

      • Join The Bakery CrossFit
      • Follow Edu, Mel, Diogo and coach Sara, Hugo, Slavik and Gui
      • CrossFit official website
      • CrossFit Open
      • Learn more about The Bakery Athletics
      • Visiting Bakery Cafe


        • 1 hr 10 min
      • Monologue: Exploring Spiritual Enlightenment and Mystical Experiences

        If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern.

        ― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell


        In recent times, we've immersed ourselves in deep discussions challenging traditional beliefs and values. Concepts such as meditation, metaphysics, and the power of myths have taken precedence in our conversations.


        There's a growing acknowledgment of the limits of reason and scientific rationalism, alongside a newfound embrace of spiritual enlightenment.


        Despite technological marvels enhancing our lives, a subtle dissatisfaction persists. It seems we're fatigued with a system prioritising efficiency over spiritual fulfilment.


        Perhaps our collective consciousness has reached a turning point, urging us to seek meaning beyond the material.


        Last year, I had inexplicable visions defying scientific explanations, deepening my belief in the vastness of the universe.


        In this episode, I'll share glimpses of my journey from childhood to the present—a preliminary draft, with more stories awaiting exploration. So, relax and join me as we delve into the mysteries of the soul.💗


        Books and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

        • The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
        • Famen Temple
        • 《尼采传：我是太阳》
        • I Ching (The Book of Change)
        • Ray Dalio
        • Tim Ferriss
        • Transcendental Meditation
        • Journey to Inner Peace: A Ten-Day Vipassana Meditation Experience
        • Flowism: My Philosophy of Living
        • How I overcame depression, learned to trust myself and grew as an indiepreneur
        • Bronte Parsonage Museum
        • The Invisible Third Culture Adult
        • Jim O'Shaughnessy: Infinite Loops
        • Tom Morgan: What's Important?
        • The Lighthouse Retreat
        • The Doors of Perception: Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley
        • A books recommendation thread on spirituality
        • Unearthing Hidden Emotions through Zen Buddhism Study
        • Auerbachs Keller
        • Ye Gong Hao Long


          • What we know is a drop. What we don't know is an ocean.

          – Adam, Dark | Netflix

          42 min
        • #152: Mentorship, Inner Journey, Intuition, Life Coaching and Spiritual Crisis with Devin Martin

          Today, I'm joined by Devin Martin, the visionary behind Lifestyle Integrity and a distinguished executive life coach.

          In this episode, we talked about…

          1. Delving into some key moments or practices that have significantly shaped the course of Devin’s personal growth and transformative journey.
          2. Why it's crucial for people to pause and limit external stimuli in their pursuit of clarity and self-understanding?
          3. Reflecting on our experiences with psychedelics (Ayuhuasca), how do we contemplate the evolution journey of our worldview?
          4. Exploring the power of intuition and the truth about reality.
          5. Face the abyss, but don't let it consume you. For in its depths lie both the darkness of fear and the light of hope.
          6. Body and mind awareness and facing various sensations (pain).
          7. The distinctions between therapy and life coaching, and how do these approaches complement each other in supporting clients?
          8. Balancing support for clients' journeys while encouraging them to take ownership of their growth and decisions.
          9. The future of life coaching in light of the increasing influence of AI.

            10. Books/links mentioned in this episode

            • Life Integrity
            • A Transformation Guide. Interview with Devin Martin
            • Ken Wilber
            • Jordan Peterson
            • Ayahuasca
            • Devin’s blog
            • Tom Morgan: Presence, Synthesis, and Giving the Master Its Due
            • The Art of Living
            • Vipassana Meditation
            • Dance your darkness with this playlist
            • Dark retreat


              • 1 hr 17 min
            • SPECIAL EPISODE: @ETHGlobal Istanbul Hackathon

              Kia Ora, Ni Hao, and Hello!


              Welcome to a special edition of the Chiwi Journal podcast, recorded live at the ETHGlobal Istanbul Hackathon.


              In this episode, I bring you exclusive interviews with the brilliant minds who won scholarships from the Take Off Web3 program and are building exciting projects here.


              Join me now to delve into their inspiring ventures and creations and learn about their fascinating Web3 journeys.


              Speakers:

              @HooCrypto

              @Simonpuebla_

              @nastyarods

              @vDarph

              @filmacedo


              Special thanks to @TakeOffWeb3 @TalentProtocol for sponsoring 15 scholars coming to Istanbul to attend DevConnect and ETHGlobal.

              21 min
            • #150: Typefully, Building a Lean & Remote Team, Co-founders Relationship and Lisbon Life with Fabrizio Rinaldi and Francesco Di Lorenzo

              My guest today is Fabrizio Rinaldi and Francesco Di Lorenzo. They are serial tech founders and currently focus on building a writing, scheduling & publishing tool on 𝕏 and LinkedIn, Typefully.


              In today’s episode, we talked about…

              1. Explore the story of Fabrizio and Francesco’s initial X (Twitter) encounter, which led to the co-founding of business.
              2. Learn about the inspiration behind Typefully and discover key features designed to enhance the writing experience for users.
              3. Delve into the dilemma of offering AI content generation features for creators.
              4. Gain insights into building a remote, lean team while maintaining a work-life balance as founders.
              5. Discover Lisbon's unique living and working atmosphere and recommendations for newcomers.
              6. Uncover the personal and business benefits of being based in Lisbon while addressing potential drawbacks.
              7. Get to know upcoming features and the future vision for Typefully.
              8. Learn what they enjoy most about co-building a business and how their partnership has evolved over time.


                9. Lisbon Recommendation

                From Francesco:

                • Best Italian pizza in Lisbon

                  • https://www.marrecreo.com/en/home/

                  • Best pasta

                    • https://www.instagram.com/ilmatricianolisbona/

                    • Nice higher-end Italian cuisine

                      • https://www.rocco.pt/

                      • Best Cortado in Lisbon, laptop-friendly

                        • https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZCRAGP6qb6bmMS7EA

                        From Fabrizio:

                        • Small and cozy, amazing specialty coffee https://maps.app.goo.gl/mfjd5UbYEsPJVLV68?g_st=ic
                        • Best “salted caramel latte”, seriously incredible https://maps.app.goo.gl/mTR4c8UBD2AgCaf98?g_st=ic
                        • Amazing ramen at the original Ajitama https://maps.app.goo.gl/dtEKenGWwMAdHwY86?g_st=ic
                        • Good pizza and standup comedy for a different night out with friends https://maps.app.goo.gl/NReLRX3sSoCQ4YWJ6?g_st=ic

                          • From Camellia:

                          Google map list: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Qv3YdpZk6jUrCiH9


                          Follow Fabrizio Rinaldi, Francesco Di Lorenzo and ⁠Typefully⁠ on X



                          50 min
                        • #149: Lifestyle Brand Sapiens, Healthy Living, Live-streaming in Chinese Market and Empowered Mindset with Ellen Chen

                          My guest today is Ellen Chen. Ellen is the cofounder of the lifestyle brand Sapiens. With a background in biomed and bioengineering, Ellen also serves as a science communicator, connecting with a broad online audience.

                          In today’s episode, we talked about…

                          1. Ellen's background in biology and how it influenced her journey into entrepreneurship and healthy living.
                          2. The inspiration behind Ellen's healthy lifestyle brand, Sapiens, and its mission.
                          3. Key principles and practices of a healthy lifestyle that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
                          4. The differing perceptions of health and fitness standards between Western and Asian cultures, including discussions on body image and body positivity.
                          5. Insight into beauty standards in China.
                          6. The impact of social media on people's health.
                          7. Ellen's secret recipes for making complex scientific papers easy to understand.
                          8. The age-old question: "Do you lose muscle if you do cardio?"
                          9. Drawing inspiration from science communicator Andrew Huberman.
                          10. Strategies for lifestyle community building in the Chinese market.
                          11. Ellen's approach to creating informative and interactive content through live-streaming.
                          12. Ellen's insights on balancing her time and routine while running a business, writing, and exercising.
                          13. The three key mindsets Ellen wants to leave with listeners, especially those facing challenges on their healthy living journeys


                            14. Books/links mentioned in this episode

                            • Follow Ellen on Instagram @minor_demon
                            • Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective Report
                            • Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
                            • First Interview in the Metaverse
                            • Flexible Dieting by Alan Aragon
                            • Why Calories Don't Count by Giles Yeo
                            • [Body positivity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_positivity#:~:text=Body positivity is a social,as an undesirable social construct.)
                            • The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda
                            • Dose-response relationship between weekly resistance training volume and increases in muscle mass
                            • Exercise Snacks
                            • Huberman Lab
                            • Lex Fridman Podcast

                              • Follow Sapiens Club

                              Dou Yin 1: @SapiensClub
                              Dou Yin 2: @新西兰Summer
                              WeChat Channel: @SapiensClub


                              “For humans and all species, the sensations, the perceptions and the thoughts and the feelings that we have in our life span, none of that is actually carried forward, except the ones that we take, and we convert into actions, such as writing, actions, such as words actions, such as engineering new things.”

                              - Andrew Huberman

                              1 hr 28 min
                            • #148: Proof of Spiritual Phenomena, Psychedelic & Supernatural Experiences and Parapsychology with Mona Sobhani, PhD

                              My guest today is Mona Sobhani. She is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and accomplished author with a rich and diverse professional background spanning over 15 years. Her wide-ranging interests have led her to explore the intersections of science, technology, spirituality, and human behaviour.

                              In today’s episode, we talked about…

                              1. Mona's remarkable transformation from a scientific materialist to a spiritual seeker.
                              2. Key moments and experiences that triggered this worldview shift.
                              3. Extraordinary insights and revelations from Mona's research and conversations with mystics, intuitives, and scientists.
                              4. Unveiling supernatural and unexplainable events.
                              5. Understanding parapsychology (psi) phenomena and key findings that suggest their existence.
                              6. The challenge of mainstream acceptance for mysterious experiences and strategies to bridge the gap between science and spirituality effectively.
                              7. Exploring Mona's psychedelic experiences and their influence on her perspective on reality and spirituality.
                              8. Mona's research on past lives and karma, shedding light on these spiritual phenomena and their influence on our lives.
                              9. How individuals inclined toward a purely scientific approach can incorporate elements of spirituality into their worldview.
                              10. The impact of sound, light, and breathwork on human consciousness.
                              11. Comparing attitudes toward spirituality in the East and West.
                              12. Exploring potential directions for future research in the realm of human experience and expanding our understanding of consciousness and spirituality.
                              13. Mona shares her exciting upcoming projects and areas of passionate research.
                              14. Mona's hope for what readers and listeners will take away from her book and her perspective on the interplay between science and spirituality in understanding life's meaning.

                                15. Books/links mentioned in this episode

                                • Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe by Mona Sobhani, PhD
                                • Mona Sobhani, PhD website
                                • Windbridge Research Center
                                • The Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project
                                • Finding Your Highest Path with Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson
                                • Many Lives, Many Masters
                                • Deep Connection Within - Voice Workshop with Yogetsu
                                • Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies ( IACS )
                                • Brave New World of Psychedelic Science Substack
                                • Join the community for curious scientists: Exploring Consciousness
                                • Support Neuroscience of Consciousness Symposium


                                  • 1 hr 7 min
                                • SPECIAL EPISODE: At Put_it_on_Lisbon Cafe with Tereza

                                  My guest today is Tereza. She's the owner of a trendy cafe called "Put_it_on_Lisbon" in my neighborhood. That's where I first met her and became a regular customer at her cool little shop. Tereza is originally from the Czech Republic and has lived in the Netherlands, Australia, and Portugal for many years.

                                  In today’s episode, we talked about…

                                  1. What inspired Tereza to open "Put_it_on_Lisbon" in Lisbon?
                                  2. "Put_it_on_Lisbon" is not just a cafe; it's a community hub. What is Tereza’s vision behind creating a space where people can come together and connect?
                                  3. What types of events and activities have been done at the cafe to encourage social interaction and make it a welcoming place for locals and travellers?
                                  4. Loneliness is a common issue among expats and digital nomads. How Tereza’s cafe help address this challenge and provide a sense of belonging to those who visit?
                                  5. What role does art or creative expression play in the ambience of the Cafe?
                                  6. In what ways does Tereza incorporate a creative mind into her cafe experience to appeal to customers?
                                  7. How does Tereza source the ingredients for her cafe? Highlights some local local and unique suppliers.
                                  8. For our listeners who may be considering a visit, what are some must-try items on the menu?
                                  9. What are your future plans for "Put_it_on_Lisbon"?


                                    • Follow @put_it_on_lisbon on IG to keep up with the latest events!
                                    • Paddy’s cheesecake
                                    • Banana cider
                                    • Indie writer’s books
                                    • Tattoos & Arts
                                    • Daffee l Innovative coffee
                                    • Oitava Colina Cerveja / Craft Beer


                                      • "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who is a part of my journey, even if I didn’t mention you in this episode. I genuinely appreciate you from the bottom of my heart, and I want to say thank you, as always!"

                                      — Tereza ❤️


                                      31 min
                                    • #146: Online Writing, English Literature, Ernest Hemingway and Essayful with Dylan O'Sullivan

                                      My guest today is Dylan O'Sullivan. Dylan is a media specialist at OSV, guest lecturer at Write of Passage, columnist at a few major media outlets and the creator behind a writing-focused brand Essayful.


                                      In today’s episode, we talked about…

                                      • How does Write of Passage help us embark on our online writing journey?
                                      • Exploring our initial love for reading and writing, and our earliest memories of writing.
                                      • Contrasting experiences of studying English Literature in different countries.
                                      • A friendly conversation between a Manchester United and Manchester City fan.
                                      • Delving into the life and works of Ernest Hemingway.
                                      • Examining the process of online writing and the beauty of writing on paper.
                                      • What tricks and traits have writers made or used to achieve their writing goals?
                                      • The influence of weather and surroundings on the work of writers.
                                      • Reflecting on the most fulfilling aspects of being a writer.


                                        • Books/links mentioned in this episode

                                        • Essayful
                                        • Write of Passage
                                        • School of English - Trinity College Dublin
                                        • Gaelic football
                                        • Jack Kerouac
                                        • Allen Ginsberg
                                        • Lenny Bruce
                                        • Arthur Koestler
                                        • Aldous Huxley
                                        • Albert Camus
                                        • The Doors of Perception
                                        • Darkness at Noon
                                        • The Act of Creation
                                        • To Write Like Hemingway
                                        • The Selfish Gene
                                        • Bronte Parsonage Museum
                                        • Bob Dylan on the otherworldliness of creativity
                                        • At Desk (writing BGM)
                                        • Casa Fernando Pessoa
                                        • Follow Dylan on Twitter
                                          • 57 min
                                        • #145: Self-actualization, SpiritDAO, Societal Transformation, and Unexplainable Experiences with Ron Rivers

                                          My guest today is Ron Rivers. He is the author of Self-actualization in the Age of Crisis and a member of SpiritDAO. In today's episode, we discussed the following:


                                          1. What inspired Ron to write a book about "Self-Actualization in the Age of Crisis"? And how do we define self-actualization in today's setting?
                                          2. How does the pursuit of self-actualization differ during times of crisis compared to more stable periods? Additionally, how do spiritual and societal hierarchies impact the evolution of human beings?
                                          3. The concept of "Systemic Actualization" and how individuals can contribute to the larger process of societal transformation and actualization?
                                          4. How did Ron develop the Eight Dignities that encompass various aspects of human life?
                                          5. What is SpiritDAO, what problem is it aiming to solve, and how is it different from other web3 communities?
                                          6. Can we reinvent 20th-century Paris to attract people from diverse backgrounds and make a positive change?
                                          7. Individual heroes vs collective thoughts.
                                          8. The idea of an "authentic imposter"—Ron shares some practical tips and personal experiences for individuals who may be struggling to find their true authentic self while navigating societal expectations and norms.
                                          9. How can visualization and psychedelic experiences impact personal growth and self-actualization?
                                          10. How do we cope with the world not making sense, such as encountering supernatural phenomena and numerous spiritual experiences?

                                            11. Links/books mentioned in this episode:

                                            • Self-Actualization in the Age of Crisis
                                            • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
                                            • Oneness with the Relational Universe
                                            • Observable Infinities
                                            • The Single Truth
                                            • Eight Dignities
                                            • Confucianism
                                            • Modern Shamanism
                                            • The Network State
                                            • Soulbound
                                            • Conjuring Scenius
                                            • SpiritDAO
                                            • The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell
                                            • Stoned ape theory
                                            • Follow Ron Rivers on Twitter
                                              • 1 hr 26 min

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