THE BEGINNING OF US with BILLY OTTO

THE BEGINNING OF US with BILLY OTTO

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THE BEGINNING OF US with BILLY OTTO episodes

  • #10 DAN KURLAPSKI - Creating space for inner ascension

    What a pleasure it was to chat with brother man Dan Kurlapski; Integral Developmental coach, speaker and facilitator.

    We went raw and covered a bunch of heart territory concerning spaciousness, inner ascension, ayahuasca and plant-based medicine, and the nature of energy.

     

    Dan has travelled the world learning about meditation, developmental psychology, communication and human performance.   He believes in connecting the human with their truest expression of self, building their capacity to serve the collective from a healthy, thriving state whilst having a regenerative impact on this planet.  Being a keen advocate for regularly triggering your brain’s leap muscle to break routine and step into a truer self, Dan challenged himself to 52 new experiences in 52 weeks. Upon completing the project, he applied everything he had learnt to his own life and has since founded two successful companies - co-founder of a series of physiotherapy clinics across Sydney under the iMove brand and founder of Developmental Coaching and Adventure company, YES&.   Whilst a physio in a 'past' life,  Dan is an NLP (NeuroLinguisticProgramming) Master Practitioner and Trained in Integral Semantic Facilitation. In short - it involves work on how the language we use, both verbal and non-verbal, has a direct connection to the deepest parts of our sub-conscious, where all of our limitations, beliefs and potential to thrive take place.

     

    As a Leadership and Integral Development Coach, a meditation teacher, a lover of nature and adventure - Dan has helped many transcend their preconceptions and limiting beliefs through 1-on-1 coaching, YES& Festival, meditation programs, retreats, and YES&’s Arctic Leadership Adventures. 

     

     

    Follow YES&

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDilUpOD9fD/

     

    Listen to Tambah Project song - Our Song

    https://orcd.co/oursong_

     

     

    1 hr 35 min
  • #8 Bobby Alu - The oceanic songsmith talks conversations with the heart

    We go raw with Samoan-Australian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and conscious Byron man Bobby Alu. We converse on highschool racism, Polynesian heritage, male identity, finding flow, and the power of stillness. I was so moved from my time with this gentle giant. This human who oozes with creative genius and ecological zeal is still such a man of peace, simplicity and connection. You'll be touched by his wise and reflective word. 

     

    Checkout Bobby's music -

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B76xcuHFXdA/

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZkjRupjk0iaff7ame7kZc?si=ayxjkC5kR56qUqBe0Izs3Q

     

    1 hr 18 min
  • #7 Sean Doherty: Legend surf journalist and social analyst talks climate inaction and cultural cringe

    EPISODE #7 is up, with the one and only Sean Doherty @seano888. This conversation is as compelling as they come. I have a lot of love and respect for this man. As many of you know, Seano is a surfing journalist legend. He’s the author and editor of a tonne of incredible books on surf culture. I grew up reading his articulate articles in Surfer & @tracksmag. He’s one of the @patagoniaaus lords, and has even now emerged to be a rogue-punk rock social analyst renegade in his commentary on the shadows of Australian politics and climate inaction. This Dead Kennedy’s listening, Akubra wearing ageless grom has somehow become one of the foremost coastal voices on the complicated and dark system of big oil and big coal.


    In early 2019 I’d just played my new activism song “Can’t Take The Ocean out of Me” in Torquay at a massive #FIghtForTheBight paddle out which involved over 3000 phenomenal ocean lovers. I was nervous, and I’d gotten words wrong and even sung the song in the wrong key, but maybe the vibe was still alright! Seano ran up to me an hour later when I was leaving and told me he vibed the track and that he wanted to collaborate on a Patagonia project with me. And thus, “Can’t take the Ocean out of Me” was used for the Patagonia film “The Head of the Bight”, and we travelled up the coast together screening the film and playing the song. It was wild! I’m really thankful for this guys belief in young creatives and his desire to see art being used for purpose.

    This interview was recorded in the apex heat of the bushfire season in Australia. We go raw. Seano speaks with such an earnest intent to see his country experience a deep homecoming of its indigenous culture, and a recognizing of our custodian responsibility as we strive to protect our endangered ecology. We also talk Bra Boys, The Fight For The Bight campaign, the disappearing cicada population, cultural cringe and Seano’s decision to leave the doctor path and remain in the froth and flow; living by the ocean, writing for surf mags, and chin-wagging as a world surf tour correspondent. Proud to call you a mate Sean Doherty. Thank you for this very heartfelt and insightful conversation. Bless ya cuz. B

    1 hr 27 min
  • #6 The making of BØRN EP Part 1.

    I've always wanted to dive deeply into the creation of my sophomore record, BØRN. In this episode, I chat with my dear friend Jarrah about the stories and writing and people and production involved in this body of work. This record was transformative for me. It opened up so many new revelations, opportunities, and extremely joyous moments for me; so I feel like I really want to do it some justice. It's been 5 years since I began writing this EP, so here you have it. Hear the stories of love, adventure, loneliness, family struggle, and faith as I endeavored to make something beautiful and meaningful for the world.  

    1 hr 5 min
  • #5 BEN GORDON of PARKWAY DRIVE

    We go deep diving into Ben’s story of growing up in Byron and becoming part of Australia’s greatest metal band of all time.

    Little did I know that we would journey into such lush conversation around conscious awakening, mindfulness practice, and alcohol abstinence.

    Ben has a lot to say about the nature of brotherhood, mental health, artistic language, and learning to observe thoughts as a portal to inner freedom.

     

    Follow his cafe -

    https://www.instagram.com/byron_general_store/?hl=en

     

    Listen to Parkway Drive -

    https://www.instagram.com/parkwaydriveofficial/?hl=en

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/159qqlGwzE04xyqpfAwRLo?si=3q6IbM3XS_yK29PrnZGFwg

    1 hr 30 min
  • My Story - I lost God, to find God. I left Church and found Jesus.

    This week I did something a little bit different. I collaborated with my dear friends from the Ideas Digest Podcast. I love these humans. They are doing an incredible work -

    Humanising controversial ideas by learning about where we found them and how they change us. Whether they be religious, political, taboo or politically incorrect. 

    I share my story about being a radical fundamentalist Christian and minister, and coming out of that experience through reflection, suffering and beautiful deconstruction. We talk about literalism, heaven and hell, sex, tribal control and everything theological. 

    Follow the pod at -

    https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/

    https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ideas-digest/id1456290043

    I wanted to pay my respects to their beloved host Cam Ferry, who tragically passed away one week ago. I want to honour his legacy, and the way he held space for me throughout this conversation, helping me come to terms with my own evolution. What a beautiful man. Thank you for holding space for me and so many others brother! 

     

     

     

     

    1 hr 28 min
  • #1 KYLE LIONHART // The singing and songwriting iconoclast, speaking into broken masculinity, fatherhood and mental health.

    We go raw with Byron Bay based singer-songwriter Kyle Lionhart - journeying into masculinity, wounds, healing and the inner child

    Everyday is a new day to be reborn and to re-child. Many of us ask “What does it mean to be human?” I believe that the most monumental breakthroughs and self-revelation begin with - this - the present moment. My name is Billy Otto, a songwriter, producer, environmental activist, and mental health advocate. Come with me on a journey and join a conversation with like minds, exploring the path of curiosity, connection, creativity and re-creation with artists, philanthropists, nature lovers, change-makers and a whole host of beautiful and open minds. Life is a canvas, and today we are all artisans. And together we have the ability to posture our hearts and minds towards a more regenerative paradigm. With this trajectory, let’s pursue an adventure of cultural renewal for our ever-evolving world.

     

    FOLLOW KYLE LIONHART

    https://www.instagram.com/kylelionhart/?hl=en

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbWX5gp2cRmqYoR0qEJNxQ

    1 hr 8 min

About THE BEGINNING OF US with BILLY OTTO

From the publisher's feed

Billy Otto knows a thing or two about what it means to be human. He is one. And of all the forward-slash titles and talents he upholds, this is his most profound. If every day holds the potential for rebirth and the ability to be stripped of our fixtures and tamed attitudes amidst a world in crisis, let’s begin with 'us'. Exploring paths of analysis and a deeply connective call to the curious, join Billy in conversation with artists, philanthropists, nature lovers, change-makers and a whole host of beautiful and open minds. Together we have the ability to posture our hearts and minds towards a more regenerative paradigm. With this trajectory and space for oneness, let’s pursue an adventure of cultural renewal in our ever-evolving world.