Mirror Conversations

What are some popular fitness mistakes people make? How can we train less and achieve more? Why is resistance training so important? Expect to have these questions answered and so much more in episode 9 of the With Passion Podcast with Philip Pape. Philip is the host of the Wits & Weights podcast and he has dedicated years of his life to help spread scientifically backed nutrition and exercise information. In this episode we discussed all things fitness and nutrition like common health and fitness myths, what are some effective strategies for designing better diet and training programs and why strength training is absolutely vital to anyone concerned about longevity and health. It was an absolute pleasure to have Philip on the podcast. He was incredibly well informed and I have taken so much away from our conversation together. I hope you enjoy!

How important is it to spend time in nature? Why was camp America such a powerful and transformative experience? How can we all be better caregivers? Expect to have these questions answered & much more in Episode 8 of the With Passion Podcast, where I am joined by Tom. Tom is a good friend of mine who I met out in the states working a in a summer camp for special needs children. Alongside this Tom has also worked a variety of roles with kids, mostly surrounding adventure and being outdoors. I really loved this discussion. Camp was a life changing experience and so the opportunity to relive some of the memories and lessons it taught me is always a great pleasure. I hope you enjoy the conversation!!

What does it mean to live freely in 2025? Is spirituality really important in the modern world? What can we learn from our ancestors?

Expect to have these questions answered and much more in Episode 7 of With Passion where I am joined by my friend Giulia. Giulia has been a freelancer for several years now, alongside producing a podcast, travelling and she has started to write her own book.

I really enjoy this kind of conversation, where we tap into really big daunting questions and just try and work some things out. It made me question a lot of my own world views, and I think that can be a healthy practice for anyone to engage in.

I hope you enjoy!

How to go sober in your 20s? How does sobriety change your life? What is AA really like? Expect to have these answered and much more in the most recent episode of the With Passion Podcast with my friend Harry. Harry has been sober for 7 months after battling with an alcohol addiction and in today's episode he wanted to share how he turned his life around. I loved this conversation. As someone who has never had a problem with drinking it was so insightful to see the dark side of alcohol and the effects it can have on someone. Plus Harry's passion for helping those still struggling with addiction is truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy!

Why drop everything and go travelling? How do you balance your passions and your responsibilities? How do you appreciate the moment and be grateful? Expect to have all these answered and so much more in Episode 5 of the With Passion Podcast with my friend Matt. Matt has been travelling for years now and he's been just about everywhere from Europe, to South America to South East Asia. This conversation had a lot of really resonate points, and we discussed some of the most important aspects of travelling, some of Matt's craziest (and kind of disgusting!) stories and some things that I find myself struggling with as well. I hope you enjoy!00:00:00 Life Before Traveling 00:00:48 Is Traveling for Everyone? 00:08:22 Dealing with Discomfort and Travel Adversity 00:17:38 Travel Burnout & Decision Fatigue 00:26:33 Balancing Travel and Career Goals 00:33:50 Helping Friends Experience Travel 00:41:01 Being Present and Practicing Gratitude 00:42:47 Beginner Travel Advice & What to Expect 00:45:59 Making Friends While Traveling (Tips for Introverts) 00:50:04 Best Places to Start Backpacking 00:57:11 Southeast Asia vs South America (Culture & Safety) 01:03:16 Travel Safety Tips and Street Smarts 01:09:03 Top Picks: Food, Landscapes, Cities, People 01:19:14 Warmest Locals & Unexpected Hospitality 01:22:49 Mandarin Gobies: Wild Scuba Diving Story 01:24:00 Future Plans & Continuing the Journey

What is the true value of travelling? How can we overcome adversity while travelling? What are some top tips for beginner travelers?

Expect to have these questions answered and much more in Episode 4 of the With Passion Podcast, where I am joined by Pete. Pete has been travelling around South East Asia for 6 months and he has so many valuable stories and life lessons he has learnt along the way.

I loved this conversation. Travelling is one of my passions, I think it has been responsible for so many valuable life lessons and memories, and so I will always enjoy the chance to spread the word and talk about travel. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

00:00:00 The Impact of Travel on Identity and Worldview

00:04:03 Making Friends and Building Relationships Abroad

00:10:01 Staying Connected and Dealing with Goodbyes

00:13:28 How Travel Builds Confidence and Maturity

00:21:13 Managing Stress and Mental Health While Traveling

00:26:25 Balancing Exploration and Rest

00:33:00 Solo Travel vs Group Travel

00:40:09 Problem Solving and Planning on the Road

00:47:08 Budgeting and Priorities While Traveling

00:53:09 Money-Saving Travel Hacks and Hostel Life

01:01:11 Final Advice for First-Time Travelers

01:04:09 Safety Tips for Traveling Abroad

01:11:17 Photography as a Travel Passion

01:17:21 Creativity, Comparison, and Social Media

01:32:23 Future Plans and Sustainable Travel

What does it mean to be creative? How do we become more creative? How can we be more authentic online?

Expect to have these questions answered and much more in today's episode of the With Passion Podcast with my friend Olivia, who is an actress and photographer.

I really really loved this discussion and it left me with a bunch of things to think about. As someone who has never considered themselves creative, it was great to be able to explore her world view and her process behind her creative endeavors. I hope you enjoy.

00:00:00 What Creativity Means and Where It Comes From

00:07:15 Photography, Critique, and Human Behavior

00:14:15 From Acting to Photography: Olivia’s Creative Journey

00:21:13 Poetry and Processing Emotions Through Writing

00:27:23 The Power of Storytelling and Self-Perception

00:31:02 Speaking to Yourself with Compassion

00:36:18 Creativity in Everyday Life

00:43:02 Surroundings, Perspective, and Playfulness

00:47:05 Authenticity Online and Sharing Creative Work

01:01:08 Navigating Social Identity and Being Yourself

01:07:14 Personal Growth Through Life Experience

01:12:13 Productivity Pressure vs. Real-Life Lessons

01:20:06 Doing the Thing: Action, Creativity, and Fear

01:24:44 Final Reflections and Future Conversations

What is it like giving treatment to criminals? How do we have more empathy for each other? What is the role of the prison system?

Expect to have these questions answered and much more as I am joined by Lucie, an occupational therapy assistant in a forensic psychiatric ward for the third episode of the With Passion Podcast.