Comfort is like a drug - easy to indulge in, hard to let go of, and quietly addictive. It soothes, numbs, and keeps us in place. But the longer we stay in its grip, the harder it becomes to break free. In this episode, we explore how comfort, while seemingly harmless, can stall growth, limit opportunities, and keep us from reaching our full potential.

In this episode, find out:

• How comfort lulls us into complacency, like a slow-acting sedative
• The difference between intentional and passive comfort
• How comfort affects work, relationships, and personal growth
• The fine line between stability and stagnation
• Small ways to introduce discomfort for long-term growth

Tune in to challenge the comfort you’ve been clinging to - because growth only happens when we step outside of it.

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Language is our greatest tool and our most fragile crutch. What happens when the foundation of communication begins to crack? Key points:

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Is boredom simply a lack of interest or a lack of attention? Beneath our routines lies a hidden craving we all share - a craving for the unexpected. Key points of this episode:

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The most unnatural and cruel lie we tell ourselves, every day, oblivious to the truth hiding underneath. There is nothing natural about any of this. Key points:

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Do you know someone who uses humour as a shield to cover up their vulnerabilities? Do you rely on humour and sarcasm to deflect certain conversations?

It may seem as though this armour is strong, but it may be more transparent than you think.

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Human beings are the pioneers when it comes to art and creative expression. I love art - in all its forms and types. In this episode, I talk about one particular art form that's close to my heart - video games. I explore some genres of video games, why I think people play games, how they're different to art forms like movies and music, and more.

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It's tempting to believe that questions about right or wrong are simply a matter of opinion. This view has caused a moral fallacy that pervades our society in every aspect along the way. Is it a subjective matter? Or are questions about right or wrong just missing a certain type of lens? An objective lens?

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Of all the illusions that surround us, none is more ubiquitous and important as the ego. The sense of self that clouds us every moment is tempting to believe, but once we see through it, nothing remains the same.

Check out the Kanizsa Triangle here.

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Settling is when someone's wants, needs, expectations and deepest desires aren't being met in their relationship, and yet they choose to stay. This begs the question, is love really as prevalent as it appears to be? Or is settling starting to become the new norm in relationships?

In this episode, I am joined by my close friend Denzel Byrne to talk about:

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Psychedelics are a hot topic today and for good reason. These substances are in many ways, the real gifts of nature, and we would all do well to get to know them a little bit better. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Bianca Sebben, Bianca is a psychologist who is involved with complex trauma and disassociation and supports clients prepare and integrate their experiences with altered states of consciousness including psychedelics, plant medicine, breathwork, and meditation.

In this episode, we talk about:

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