Mere Mortals Conversations

In this recap of week 8 of my 12-week running phase, I delve into the highs and lows of the journey so far. From the exhilaration of running with friends outdoors to the routine of treadmill runs, I explore the multifaceted world of running. 

Balancing 20 kilometers in a week with other physical activities proved to be a unique challenge, prompting reflections on how to align my diverse fitness goals. Join me as I navigate through this intricate tapestry of fitness, growth, and personal insights, and share my takeaways for fellow runners and enthusiasts.

0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Overview
4:50 - Learnings

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What's your relationship to alcohol?

In Episode #418 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the energy that comes out after dark, Juan's party past, Australian drinking culture, the reaction to the Podfather conversation, why alcohol is similar to sugar or junk food, the useless definition of a drug (everything is lol) and how we intend to drink in the future.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Sir TJ The Wrathful, The Tone Wrecker, Gene Everett, Cole McCormick, Adam Curry, Petar, Oscar Merry, Baz, Toph & Phrillus for the support! Such a huge week, thank you so much <3

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:18) - Night & Day difference
(8:13) - Juan the social beast
(16:06) - Kyrin's personal use
(25:48) - Boostagram Lounge
(39:46) - Self destruction, stress & will power
(46:14) - Alcohol as a drug
(53:23) - Summary
(1:03:32) - V4V: Don't send us alcohol


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Adam is back and he's here to revolutionise the music industry through v4v!

In Conversation #96, Adam and I discuss: how RSS is allowing for an entirely new genre of communication by merging video/audio/text/pictures, the music industry is desperately looking for a solution, learnings from the No Agenda community and why value splits are so powerful.

Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:48) - Podcasting 2.0 moving beyond podcasting
(3:44) - Fancy tech allows for music in podcasts
(9:32) - Value splits allow for services
(16:20) - RSS is the creative lynchpin
(24:09) - YouTube is a fantastic resource, even though it's centralised
(27:49) - Adam is a broadcaster who seeks freedom
(30:33) - V4V Music is disruptive
(33:50) - A hit is about repetition
(40:47) - The desperate need for change
(46:40) - Could V4V Music get nipped in the bud?
(50:51) - Has Adam ever been wrong about a trend?
(54:11) - Why is V4V not well known?
(1:03:26) - The V4V ethos is almost religious
(1:06:33) - Robert Jensen's paywall temptation
(1:09:37) - No Agenda nation
(1:12:09) - Money Money: How Kyrin pays the bills
(1:16:50) - NA Livestream & contributions
(1:24:03) - V4V getting distorted?
(1:31:24) - Going beyond grassroots
(1:38:14) - Do artists need to become podcasters?
(1:44:02) - Playing the YouTube game
(1:47:07) - Splits with magic internet money
(1:49:54) - Let's provide more value!


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1st MM Convo: https://youtu.be/LVPQxohTZ4k
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In week seven of our 12-week running phase, we shake things up! Dive into how this week's running shifted from the plan, the challenges faced, and the surprising joys of pairing runs with other enjoyable activities. Join me, Juan, as I reflect on hitting 21 kilometers, the value of Metcon workouts in my running journey, and the importance of keeping the journey enjoyable.

0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Overall Running Phase Goal
1:59 - Running Detail
4:47 - Learnings

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A super casual retelling of some of our favourite moments together.

In Episode #417 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my assertiveness to usurp Juan's best friend position, discipline and other qualities that keep us together, the creative destruction that was young Juan, backflipping in Mexico and why you now get to partake directly in our friendship from home.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones and Petar for the support! Helps us to keep this friendship going on into the future.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(2:08) - Juan's memorable backflips
(6:17) - Kyrin's less risky version
(11:06) - How we first met
(17:55) - When did we become best friends?
(21:52) - Our friendship group
(27:20) - How did Juan get guaranteed uni access?
(30:22) - Boostagram Lounge
(41:50) - Describing our friendship
(49:56) - And they never had a fight
(58:20) - Shared qualities
(1:03:22) - New friends in Brazil
(1:06:56) - V4V: Try a new podcast app


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What's the point of mastering another language if it doesn't even make me confident!?

In Episode #416 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why putting an ice cube in your bath water doesn't do much, Juan's love of cars and Formula 1, why my confidence is always kind of low, what we excel/suck at for language things and why it probably doesn't matter that we keep switching up our schedule.

Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:26) - Juan's not very cold baths
(3:39) - Life's rude awakenings
(8:55) - Reconnecting with an old joy
(16:59) - External & internal confidence
(23:59) - Pulling a lever to improve yourself
(33:14) - Planche baby
(34:26) - False friends between english/portuguese/spanish
(37:27) - Teaching baby Vienna another language
(42:29) - What we excel & suck at in language learning
(50:50) - Release schedule ... does it matter?
(56:36) - Evergreen content & chasing algorithms
(1:01:19) - V4V: How to support us


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Dive into Week 6 of my 12-Week Running Phase journey! This week presented its own unique challenges, but also brought moments of triumph and revelations. From mastering slow runs to engaging in exhilarating speed workouts and even conquering long runs, I delve deep into my experiences, insights, and the power of group motivation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newbie looking for some motivation, join me in exploring the mental and physical facets of this transformative phase. Remember, every stride counts towards the bigger goal. #Week6Running #MeMortalsInMotion #RunningJourney

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Overall Running Phase Goal
1:10 - Learnings & Overall
1:35 - Daily View
4:55 - More Learnings

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https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphase

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Time for a deep dive examination, did we do what we say we will ..... or are we just talk?

In Episode #415 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how to evaluate if you've made progress, why sometimes it is better to leave things unclear, Juan's ultra disciplined goal setting vs my effort based approach and why I don't need motivation on my journey to achieve the one-arm handstand (it's already set in stone).

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, McIntosh and Petar for the support! Helps us to keep going on.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:08) - Measuring the unquantifiable
(6:53) - Setting a goal around something unknown
(14:55) - How Juan went last year
(20:53) - Boostagram Lounge
(26:21) - Library of Babel
(30:50) - Kyrin's 2023 goals
(33:11) - Good, bad & neutral
(44:39) - Effort vs achievement
(52:53) - Motivating yourself
(59:41) - Fitness challenge
(1:03:01) - Summary
(1:08:23) - V4V: Support via the 3T's


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Emilee is the owner of New Chapter, The Label and in conversation #95 I got to enquire into the building of the company, fitness, mental health and overall health.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Warm Up
(0:25) - Emilee's own description
(2:50) - Early Fitness
(4:33) - Just how good was gym for mental health
(8:05) - Finding the right modality
(10:50) - Supporting others
(16:50) - Being Alone vs Social separation
(20:25) - Letting go of friendships
(26:40) - New Chapter, The Label
(31:40) - Getting started
(36:30) - Turning Points
(38:25) - Finding Growth
(43:05) - Biggest Challenges
(48:00) - Burn all the boats
(53:40) - Contact Points

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After a challenging week four, Juan dives into his week 5 running phase, detailing how he managed post-sickness and his journey back to regular training. He shares unexpected insights about his pace and discusses the importance of listening to one's body. Juan also touches upon the mental aspect of running, the challenges of juggling life responsibilities with training, and some weight training details. Join as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of his 12-week running phase.

0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Overall Running Phase Goal
2:05 - Detailed View
7:10 - Learnings

Follow the details over on the website as well!
https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraining
https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphase

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