The Odyssey Effect

The Odyssey Effect

By Tom MorganSociety & Culture
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The Odyssey Effect episodes

  • Lewis Robling: Become who you've always wanted to be.
    My guest today is Lewis Robling.
    Lewis has just completed 5, 5 day 250km Ultra marathons across the world, all in one year. The first man to ever do this.
    During the conversation, we discuss Lewis's life as a pro rugby player, his decision to retire and what led him to the world of ultra.
    This is an open, honest and and times vulnerable conversation on growth, community, overcoming self-doubt, mental health and finding your passion and purpose.
    This is one of my favourite conversations.
    I hope you enjoy.
    If you enjoyed please feel free to rate 5 stars and subscribe, thank you.
    1 hr 34 min
  • Luke Tyburski: Finding your path in life
    In this episode, I am joined on the podcast for the second time by author, speaker and endurance athlete Luke Tyburksi.
    Throughout the conversation, we speak about the following: 
    Luke's mental health journey and the importance of talking.
    Discovering your identity.
    Overcoming self-harm through exercise.
    Strengthening your mindset. 
    Overcoming difficult times and what you should do if you’re struggling.
    Following and trusting your own intuition.
    The importance of believing in yourself.
    I hope you enjoy, please let me know what you think and feel free to subscribe and rate.
    56 min
  • Kevin O'Neill Founder of Breatheolution: How breathwork and cold water can change your life.
    On today's podcast, I am joined by the Founder of Breatheolution: Kevin O'Neill. Since 2019, Kev has helped thousands of people with their overall wellbeing and unlocking new parts of themselves.
    This episode is up there with one of my favourite episodes for sure. 
    A really honest, open and vulnerable conversation about mental health, getting the best out of yourself and deciding when it's time to change.
    The topics we cover are:
    Kevin's Story.
    Stopping alcohol and why.
    Processing trauma.
    Dopamine and what it is.
    The benefits of nasal breathing.
    The benefits of cold water.
    What's holding people back.
    Mental health.
    Lessons learnt.
    What we can do to make change.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Auschwitz Survivor Dr Edith Eger: What you think you create
    With World Holocaust day being on the 27th of January. I thought I would dedicate this week's podcast to Dr Edith Eger, by re-releasing this podcast episode from 2021.
    Dr Eger is an Auschwitz survivor, psychologist and Author.
    This is one of the most surreal conversations I have had.
    An incredibly inspiring story.
    37 min
  • Dan Keeley: Finding meaning in suffering
    In this episode, I am joined on the podcast by speaker, mental health activist and endurance athlete Dan Keeley.
    Throughout today's conversation, we speak about the following:
    Dan's early life.
    Childhood abuse.
    A psychotic episode whilst on holiday in Italy in 2012.
    Life with bipolar and recovery.
    Overcoming difficult times.
    Following and trusting your own intuition.
    What Dan learnt from running 1250 miles from Rome to London to raise awareness for mental health.
    His work in the mental health space.
    I hope you enjoy, please let me know what you think and feel free to subscribe and rate.
    52 min
  • Alex Staniforth: Adversity to Everest
    In this episode, I am joined by author, mental health advocate and endurance athlete Alex Staniforth.
    Throughout today's conversation, we speak about the following:
    Alex's early life.
    Overcoming bullying as a child.
    Discovering your identity.
    Following and trusting your own intuition.
    Alex's experiences on Everest and witnessing the 2015 Nepal Earthquake.
    Life after surviving the Everest avalanches.
    Lessons learnt.
    Mental health.
    The importance of believing in yourself.
    I hope you enjoy, please let me know what you think and feel free to subscribe, share and rate.
    59 min
  • Glenn Murphy: From Panic to Paris

    My guest today is Glenn Murphy. He is someone who suffered from anxiety and agoraphobia for 10 years of his life.

    This is one of the most inspiring stories that I have been fortunate enough to come across, he shares his story from crippling anxiety which prevented him from going further than 3km of his home in Ireland to then finding his passion and as well as finding love and fulfilment in Paris.

    Glenn is now a coach who helps people who are experiencing anxiety and agoraphobia. 

    Please feel free to share and tag us both in it on Instagram.



     

    57 min
  • How to find your purpose with Ashley Stahl
    This week, I spoke to former US national security expert for the Pentagon Ashley Stahl. During Ashley's time working in counter terrorism for the United States Department of Defence, she was only in her only twenties. We spoke about the lessons and experiences she gained, as well as how this time in her life helped shape her and allowed her to realise what she really wanted in life.
    Ashley is now a Career Coach, Author, Podcast Host and Speaker. Her Ted X speech on 'figuring out what you want' has been viewed over 6.1 million times. Ashley now helps people find their purpose and become their most authentic selves to pursue what they enjoy doing and not stay in a place or situation where they're unhappy.
    During the conversation we spoke about the following themes:
    Overcoming imposter syndrome.
    What self-sabotage really is.
    How to use doubt.
    What to do with grief.
    How to find your purpose.
    Taking time for yourself.
    Here is a link to Ashley's website: https://www.ashleystahl.com/ 
    Please feel free to share and subscribe.
    41 min

About The Odyssey Effect

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Everyone has a story. Every journey leaves its mark.