This episode is my views on the current debate around changing the date of Australia Day and the wider issues impacting the indigenous population in Australia today.

This is a complex and nuanced issue and I welcome feedback. Have a think, maybe have a discussion with your family. Let's be better.

This episode was recorded in Cambrils Spain at Renzo Gracie Spain with the owner and head coach Professor Carlos Cline. In the episode Carlos talks about growing up in Newark, New Jersey and the male characters in his neighborhood that influenced him as he grew up. From there we discuss the influence of school coaches and how he ended up at the genesis of Renzo Gracie's in New York.

Carlos was a fantastic guest, and we could have talked for ten hours. If you like BJJ this is a must listen and even if you don't there is a lot to take away from this discussion.

In this episode Dave takes a deep dive into breathwork and hopefully provides some useful information on the different types that are out there and how to use them top your best advantage.

Breathwork will really make anyone's life a little better.

Resources mentioned in the podcast

Books

Breath by James Nestor

The Breathing Cure by Patrick Mckeown

Websites

What is the Buteyko Method? - Buteyko Clinic

Breathwork Training Courses Online Guided Meditation SOMA Breath®

What You Need to Know About Performance Breathing | XPT® (xptlife.com)

Welcome to the Official Wim Hof Method Website

Home - Phoenix Holistic Wellness

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In this episode Dave catches up with all that has been going on over the last few months and talks about the future direction of the podcast.

In this episode Dave flies solo. The first half is a review of the recent Australian election results and what it means for Australians and also a bit of a rant about the latest school shooting in the USA and gun laws and why we cant just put kids lives first.

In the second half of the episode Dave talks about whether consumerism has brought us happiness or whether it has just been used to substitute for the gaping hole in many of our lives.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3810760/    link to the Minimalism documentary review on IMDB - the doco is on Netflix.

In this episode Dave and Dan discuss his story of growing up, relationships with family, the challenges of the son/father dynamic, relationships and the joy, responsibility and challenge of fatherhood. An honest and at times emotional discussion.

In this episode Dave and Nate discuss him growing up in Western Sydney, sibling rivalries ,relationships with your dad, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, family law and life's beautiful journey. This is a raw, honest and unflinching account of Nate's trials. tribulations and triumphs. 

In this episode Dave talks to Samir Banga, executive solicitor at Banga Legal in Sydney. Samir has been heavily involved in the fight against workplace mandates and human rights over the last couple of years. I this discussion we cover growing up, influences, mentoring, fatherhood, politics and curry in no particular order. Its a fascinating discussion and I hope you enjoy it.

In episode 2 Dave adds some additional events that should have made it to episode 1 and also talks about how different the world is for children today and the challenges that presents to parents, grandparents and mentors.

In this first episode Dave introduces the ideas behind the podcast, the structure to be used for each episode and then uses himself as the first example where he talks about his childhood, relationship with male family members, influences, role models and mentors.