Question This Life

By questionthislife

Join an open-minded comedian, lateral-thinker, and independent freelancer questioning everything along his consciousness-expanding journey.

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Question This Life episodes:

March 22, 2021 How To Stop Getting In Your Own Way And How Much Don't We Know About Ancient Anomalies? | QTL 012
This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- Moving around a lot as a kid - and how this impacts personality traits.

- Shadow work, looking within, healing through contemplation, altered states of consciousness, breathing techniques.

- A tendency to be too agreeable, and not be yourself or, think and speak your mind - due to pathologised mental, physical and spiritual blocks.

- Coming to terms with your traits, calling them out, not allowing them to control, and getting past whatever it is that's holding you back.

- The idea that consciousness might be a signal to a receiver rather than a creation of the brain.

- The yet to be explained anomalies in megalithic construction visible throughout the world.

- The paracas culture, and other elongated skulls found in multiple locations around the world; ranging from cranial deformalities to provably non homo-sapien-sapien hominid remains.
- Leading researcher Brien Foerster and the great work he does in documenting the ancient anomalies.

- The difference between speculation and simply admitting we know very little about the techniques used by the megalithic builders, and other anomalies of the remote past.

- Wim Hof - and the importance of his work in changing mainstream science in physiology, metaphysics and beyond. The paralells between his work and other alternative fields of research which are now reaching new paradigms.

- The dangers of dogma in mainstream consensus - and what it takes to change mainstream, accepted explanations.

- The lack of evidence which supports mainy of the mainstream explanations behind out of place artefacts, technologies and anomalies.

- Robert Schoch and his paradigm-shifting geological work that dates the Sphinx enclosure 10's of thousands of beyond accepted mainstream dating.

www.youtube.com/user/brienfoerster | A completely free plug for an inspirational 'boots on the ground' researcher mentioned often in this podcast who documents and delves deeply into the hidden histories of our past. It's a dream of mine to join him on one of his tours of megalithic locations.

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59min
March 15, 2021 What's Your Sacrifice And What's The Antikythera Device? QTL | 011
This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- The plan to structure these solo episodes from now on into 2 main parts; first a look at the week gone by from the host's perspective - with a focus on personal development, financial freedom, psychology, motivation, life as a freelancer, life as a comedian, as well as a second/third part that's more specifically about the topics of interest such as ancient history, alternative theories, out-of-place artefacts and monuments found around the world, lost ancient technology, lucid dreaming, esotericism, symbolism and so on.

- Scaling a freelance business - growing a service, outsourcing, working with friends and freelance partners. Using income streams to fund passion career choices.

- The importance of sacrifice in our universe; echoed through ancient wisdom from around the world - and in personal experience.

- Incorporating great advice learned from Julia Kristina - an inspirational clinical psychologist and community leader from Youtube.

- The importance of shifting your expectations from reality when things aren't going as expected- rather than simply expecting the same outcomes.

- The latest research regarding The Antikythera Device - 3D modelling and more available at the following links;

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-84310-w
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/headlines/2021/mar/experts-recreate-mechanical-cosmos-worlds-first-computer

- Details of the unbelievable capability of what the gear-based geo-centrically calibrated device is said to have been able to tell - including mapping eclipses, movements and age of the moon, the 450 year cycles of Venus, Saturn, incorporating cycles from Babylonian astronomy, Greek mathematics and Geometry, excluded days of the metonic calendar, years, times, characteristics, seasons, prominent risings of stars and constellations and much, much more.

- How The Antikythera Device compares to large paradigm-shifting unexplained monuments around the world including a few of the major ones like the Great Pyramid of Giza Egypt, Gobekli Tepi in Turkey, Puma Punku in Bolivia, Baalbek in Lebanon.

www.juliakristina.com | A completely free plug for an excellent psychologist and community leader who I've learnt a lot from and would recommend to any listener who might be looking for useful tools to help them deal with the stuff in their lives that's holding them back.
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54min
March 08, 2021 Progress Not Perfection? QTL | 010
This episode of Question This Life is Part 2 of a 2-Part conversation with friend and fellow comedian Brendon.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- Revaluating/changing your values and surroundings rather than staying the same and becoming resentful when things aren't going as planned.

- Changing your situation, following the call and moving to a new city that's more in line with what you want in life.

- The limitations of books like 'The Secret' - and the importance of the hard work and implementation part of visualisation / law of attraction.

- The archetypal hero journey narritive behind the film 'Gladiator', parallels with ancient religious texts.

- Getting your attitude 'checked' by someone close to you, and being given advice that's hard to swallow but exactly what you needed to hear.

- Avoiding being too emotionally tied to your work and your creative output and how it's perceived by yourself and others.

- Not letting yourself be stunted by the trap of perfection or always 'waiting for something to be ready'.

- The challenge of writing comedy bits that play on cliche's and sensitive issues.

- The delicious cuisine of homemade pies in New Zealand, slow and low cooking style, cast iron cookware.

www.understandmyself.com | This is a completely free plug for a personality test I've used myself and would recommend to any listener who might be looking for a deeper understanding of who they are.

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38min
March 01, 2021 Is Life Just Suffering? QTL | 009
This episode of Question This Life is Part 1 of a 2-Part conversation with friend and fellow comedian Brendon.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- Consciously using the your time not to fuel anxieties and issues but rather to look inward and better understand yourself.

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, finding the right therapist, the first few sessions.

- Suffering and sacrifice as inevitable concepts in life - how they help us find meaning.

- Moving around a lot as a kid, starting from scratch constantly in social groups and the impact this has upon personality.

- The analogy of life as a video game - paralels with the The Jungian Journey. The tendency to be a passive 'Non Playing Character' or 'NPC'.

- Learning not to compare your perception of your 'inner self' with your perception of someone else's 'outer self'.

- Using negative experiences in life to learn, change and move on to better things.

- The fact that ancient wisdom from cultures deep into antiquity that speak about choosing your sacrifice, taking on responsibility and living the story that presents itself.

- The principle of the 'Law of Attraction' - and the accuracy / limitations of this in practice.

- Acting in abundance, the practical use of affirmations, declarations, following the breadcrumbs as the universe presents them; including moving to a new country, a new surrounding.

- Overcoming typical issues when building relationships with clients, outsource partners and other independent freelancers, including a few real-life examples.

www.understandmyself.com | This is a completely free plug for a personality test I've used myself and would recommend to any listener who might be looking for a deeper understanding of who they are.

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39min
February 22, 2021 Working From Home? 008
This episode of Question This Life is an intimate solo episode with the host of the show.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- Identifying when it's time to take stock and re-evaluate your situation, potentially change something, scale, jump at a new opportunity.

- Taking the decision to join a co-working space as an independent freelancer, pros/cons and first impressions.

- The fact that the world is now working from home.

- Converting a normal flat / home situation into a studio space for projects.

- The importance of accountability when it comes to your own workload once you go independent and start running and growing your business.

- Overcoming typical issues when building relationships with clients, outsource partners and other independent freelancers, including a few real-life examples.

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47min
February 15, 2021 Truth Stranger Than Fiction? w/ Justin Small 007
This episode of Question This Life is the 5th part of a long-form discussion with fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small and includes a cameo from a special guest.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- The concept of speaking the truth, its mention in ancient texts and how being truthful influences real life.

- Overcoming fear of confrontation and difficult conversations in order to be honest.

- Trouble sleeping, waking up in the middle of the night.

- Finding a flat in a popular city - and all the stresses that come with it.

- Living with a partner - getting used to eachother's foibles, splitting duties, DIY/decorating in the home.

- Hitchhiking and how it's perceived around the world - now vs in the past - including a wild hitchiking story from a family member in the 1920's/30's.

Guest Name: Justin Small | @justicakes on Instagram

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35min
February 08, 2021 What Were The Ancients Up To? w/ Justin Small 006
This episode of Question This Life is the 4th part of a long-form discussion with fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small and includes a cameo from a special guest.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- The enigmatic Paracas culture, elongated skulls through birth and cranial deformation found around the world, namely in Peru and Bolivia, showcased and best investigated by researcher Brien Forster's research and museum.

- Gobekli Tepe - the worlds oldest megalithic super monument of 50 plus stone circles in what is modern day Turkey.

- The Denisovans - an alternative human species with a curious history, culture and technological artefacts.

- Anomalies on the Giza Plateau; Valley of the Kings, water weathering on the Sphinx enclosure first spotted by Schwaller de Lubicz and publicised by Dr. Robert Schoch and John Anthony West.

- What was the purpose of the pyramids and obelisks - to harness or create energy, transform or transport consciousness?

- The debate between atheism and spirituality.

- Nubians, Black Genesis, The Dogon Tribe in Mali and their knowledge about the universe, Sirius stellar origins and deep understanding of scientific principles.

- Imparting information through symbols and stories in film and TV, the power and longevity of archetypal stories namely in the Marvel and Harry Potter universes.

- Hidden history of Mesopotamia, Central America; The Anunaki, DNA, the pineal gland, ancient cataclysms.

- Eagle and Snake symbolism and presence in culture and flags around the world.

- Hidden archives full of priceless and incomprehensibly ancient texts, artefacts and evidence gathered across millennia.

Guest Name: Justin Small | @justicakes on Instagram

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1h 3min
February 01, 2021 Are You Patient Enough With Yourself? w/ Justin Small 005
This episode of Question This Life is the 3rd part of a long-form discussion with special guest, fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

- Multiple different avenues that exist to compliment stand-up comedy; writing, writers rooms, festivals, competitions.

- Building an audience, the concept of true fans. Archetypes, avatars.

- The challenge of not putting yourself under excessive pressure when pursuing mindfulness.

- Billy Carson's excellent message that echoes ancient wisdom from pre-dynastic Egypt regarding time travel, dimensions, our relationship to the cosmos.

Living in abundance, original meaning of prayer as declaration and affirmation rather than begging.

Dimension hopping, quantum timelines, reality tunnels, randonauts.

What happens when you die? The Egyptian book of the dead and the Edfu building texts.

How much does your personal past play a role when it comes to your identity?

The recurring theme of Atum, trinities, trilogies throughout the universe.

Justin Small | @justicakes on Instagram
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47min
January 25, 2021 Can You Spot The Breadcrumbs? w/ Justin Small 004
This episode of Question This Life is the 2nd part of a long-form discussion with special guest, fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small.

Key topics of discussion in this episode include;

Context and motivation behind moving from traditional career-based work to the online freelance world.

Reflecting on the experience from time in the working/corporate world; offices, startups, companies - and using it to fuel new work opportunities.

Identifying skills that you can sell online.

Pivoting as you you spot the breadcrumbs and synchronicities that the universe shows you - new ways of thinking and being.

Oneness - your place in this reality - remembering who you truly are - remembering rather than learning.

Reflecting on attitudes and cultures in parts of the UK.

The importance of struggle, hard-work, failing and picking yourself back up - when learning anything worth learning.

The ins and outs of the freelance platform game online - primarily UpWork - in terms of winning your first projects, winning bigger projects over time, marketing yourself, interacting with clients - and more.

A shared love for Berlin and mainland Europe - feeling a calling from a new city for you to move and grow there - and then deciding to take the leap and go with it.

Moving the entertainment and performing experience from the stage to the online medium given the current state of live events and performing around the world.

Justin Small | @justicakes on Instagram

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55min
January 18, 2021 Do You Understand Yourself? w/ Justin Small 003
This episode of Question This Life is a long-form discussion with fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small. He's a great guy with an awesome vibe - together we had a long-form conversation over several hours which I'll post in a few parts - this episode being Part 1 of the Series.
Key topics of discussion include;
Letting things land; the importance of reflection, managing at which goals you're aiming.
Dealing with putting yourself "out there" - as a comedian, performer, host, spokesperson - both on stage, and online. Coming to terms with with self-scrutiny, insecurity and anxieties.
Finding and cultivating your '1000 True Fans'.
Unexplained and lost ancient civiziliations, history and wisdom - evidence in physical structures and ancient stories linking to procession and other universal truths - including The Book of Enoch, The Dogon tribe, pre-dynastic Egypt and similarities/links throughout the world.
Moving from atheism into spirituality, and trying to keep away from dogma.
Incorporation of the Jungian Shadow - understanding the human condition, checking it, and applying it as a force of good in your life.
Speaking to your higher self, guiding forces.
Memories, dreams, traumas from this lifetime and previous lifetimes.

Justin Small | @justicakes on Instagram

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1h 12min

FAQs about Question This Life:

How many episodes does Question This Life have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.