Everyday Discussions Podcast

In this episode I was joined by Rowan. This turned into a diverse episode with many talking points. We touched on life after university and the struggle of the realisation how grey “adult working” life can be. This topic involved whether work does not provide us with meaningful relationships or whether people simply aren’t realistic about how routinised and mundane working is. Maybe we have even lost the capacity to the view beauty in the mundane everyday life?

This discussion moved into the topic of mental health. We discussed whether the transformations of traditional ways of living, such as community and religion, had an impact on what now seems to be an increasingly bigger issue amongst people. Maybe it boils down to a lack of roadmap for life or an increasing disconnection.

We also talked about Jordan Peterson and the tendency for his opponents to take what he says out of context which is both shameful and unfortunate. His knowledge about the danger of groupthink is an important topic in contemporary society. We discussed how groupthink can create harmful blind spots and how easy it is to misrepresent reality.

To end with som positivity, we discussed that there is a hopeful future ahead, some ideas of self-improvement and some other hippy dippy new age stuff.

“You just have to do it, there is no alternatives”

My lovely NZ friend James Is joining me from Glasgow.

He is the founder of the podcast: ‘No politics, just music’  where James invites a guest where they both recommend an album each for the other to listened to before the episode. If you like music, stories about how musicians and  where other fun facts make sure to give it a listen!

In this epsiode we discuss how we met in paradise in Cambodia and James experiences as a solo traveller. James explains how solo travelling is the ultimate freedom. But it comes with great responsibility considering no one will prevent loneliness but you own initiative to put yourself out there into the world.

James have a deep interest in big picture economics and he provides an historical backdrop on some distinct economical changes since WW2. His explanation is clear to follow so do not shy away from it – You might very well get a better understanding of the current times we live in. 

We have a brief discussion about crypto and its potential impact on the economics. 

It wouldn't be Everyday Discussions without some philosophical undertakings. So In the last part, we discuss the book ‘Man search for meaning’ and the ancient philosophy of stoicism.

“The well is as deep as it can go, and if you fall in it be sure to know how to get out”

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Luka and we surely got into some deep discussions.

Luka outlines his inroad into the practise of meditation, how powerful it can be and ways of starting out as a beginner. The discussion continues into how there is not one definite personality to a person and how weird the statement “be the best version of yourself” actually is.

We also discuss the nature of reality, which inevitable lead us into the topic of psychedelics.

Luka offers a very nuanced picture of these tools. Both by describing how potentially destructive they can be on the psyche of people not prepared for it, but also how psychedelics also can be profoundly positive to one’s life.

In the episode I am joined by my good old friend John. We talk about his childhood as a youth cadet in the British army. John also reveals some peculiar Welsh traditions, how he travelled through Central and South America without taking a single flight and why Led Zeppelin is the greatest band in the world. 

In this episode I am joined by my good friend Thomas.  We dive into the topic of mental health, and how certain tools and techniques have been of help in our lives.  Thomas talks about the power of human decency and building relationships, soft skills that aided Thomas in networking, landing jobs and building friendships. UK's vibrant pub culture is discussed, and Johan yet again brings up Brewdog as testimony of said pub culture. 

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Vasilis (Billy). We discuss how the discovery of a certain mushroom changed the trajectory of Billy's life.  Billy also explain why and how mushrooms are essential to the ecosystem.  The discussion also leads into the realm of the psychedelic experience and how psychedelic mushrooms potentially played a massive part in the evolution of humans. 

In this episode Johan speaks to Cameron, who just completed his Master of Science degree in environmental entrepreneurship. Cameron's burning passion for the environment is a great contrast to Johan's limited knowledge of the issue.  Cameron discuss the complexity of climate change and why the danger of nuclear power as a source of energy is overstated .  The discussion also explores the misbehaving of people with political power and Johan's first experience with Ayahuasca. 

In this episode, we talk about Robert's experience hitchhiking though Europe, which includes being woken up by a pack of hungry stray dogs craving their next meal. We also discuss his adventures learning the traditional ways of surviving in Greenland, where he learned the necessity of tracking and hunting animals to get food in harsh environments.

"Live hard enough, otherwise you don't live" Robert Halenius

In the first ever episode of Everyday Discussions, I and Eddy are discussing his road from London to studies in the far northeast of Scotland. The discussions also involve how entering a sales job after University led Eddy to discover a new calling, to start working in social care. We also the ease of which different opinions become polarised. Enjoy!

In this episode, Johan and Konstantin discuss how it is to surf in the cold waters outside a northeastern Scottish town. They also discuss the struggles to grow up after university and how nature and reading can help one becoming more grateful and grounded.