In this conversation with Kola Adetu - a Therapist and Coach who specialises in Trauma and support for couples with cPTSD - we discuss how the trauma we've experienced, no how matter how small it may seem, shapes who we are and how we behave in our everyday lives. We discuss how what we experience as children impacts our ability to relate with others as adults and Kola explains that a feeling of safety is the essential baseline for being open and vulnerable in communication. Without safety we have nothing.

Psychotherapist Julie Mattinson explains the importance of having other outlets for healing our mental health, beyond the usual “talking therapy”. She realised the need for creativity as a powerful modality of alternative therapy and discovered that art, music, poetry and sculpture can and do have, the most profound effects on the human psyche.

Nathan shares his story of an ongoing quest to find peace of mind. From wanting early acceptance as a young man, overcoming heroin addiction and gang culture, to serving his country in the military and living with a debilitating injury. This podcast is about acceptance, self love and appreciation, constant growth and most importantly, being of service to others.

Matt Gottesman of HDF Magazine and the Hustle Sold Separately discusses the future of Entrepreneurship, the importance of community, being of service, positive environments, being intentional with your brand and playing the long game. Business simply isn’t about “I” anymore its about “we!”

Scott Berger from the Tree of Life talks to the Bali Experience group, on location in Ubud, Bali. Discussing the power of intention and the Tree of Life movement.

Carissa and I discuss how her divorce, as devastating as it was at the time, has been the catalyst for becoming a stronger, more focused individual, with appropriate boundaries and full of self love!