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About my guest Steve Gamlin
Motivational Speaker & Master Coach
In this episode, Catherine welcomes Steve Gamlin, the "Motivational Firewood Guy" and master coach. Steve shares his unique perspective on maintaining childlike wonder throughout life, the importance of authenticity in a world of "canned content," and how his personal journey through radio, stand-up comedy, and loss has shaped his approach to helping others. They discuss the power of human connection, the value of seeking help, and how simple acts of kindness can make a profound difference.
#ChildlikeWonder #Authenticity #SteveGamlin
Where our conversation went:
00:00 – Introduction
Catherine welcomes Steve Gamlin and introduces his background as the "Motivational Firewood Guy" and master coach.
01:19 – Authenticity in Content Creation
Steve discusses creating his own content and avoiding "canned content."
02:19 – Earliest Memory of Childlike Wonder
Steve shares a humorous story about falling into dog crap in corduroy pants as a child.
04:31 – Maintaining Childlike Wonder
Steve talks about how he has retained his childlike wonder into adulthood and how he looks for interesting things.
05:07 – Finding Hearts and Smiles
Steve shares his mentor's practice of finding hearts and his own experience with a smiling broken balloon.
06:48 – Uniqueness of His Path
Discussion on how his "silliness" has led to a successful career in radio, comedy, writing, and speaking.
07:38 – Why Others Lose Childlike Wonder
Steve explains how societal pressures often suppress childlike wonder in others.
09:09 – The "Die Laughing" Philosophy
Steve's humorous take on life and death, and celebrating life.
10:11 – Loss and Celebration of Life
Steve shares the profound loss of his wife, Tina, and how he celebrates her memory by continuing to be his authentic self.
11:54 – The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships
Discussion on being real in relationships versus presenting a false image.
13:00 – The Power of Visualization
Steve talks about seeing desired outcomes and creating an experiential essence of life goals.
14:30 – The Role of Mentors and Coaches
Steve emphasizes the importance of having coaches and mentors, and the pitfalls of trying to do everything alone.
16:00 – "Good Enough is Better Than Perfect"
Inspired by his mentor Lonnie Robinson, Steve discusses the value of putting work out there rather than striving for unattainable perfection.
17:30 – Knowing When to Ask for Help
Identifying the signs that it's time to seek external assistance to overcome stagnation.
19:00 – The Power of Human Connection
Steve highlights the importance of simple acts of kindness and connection to combat isolation and improve well-being.
20:30 – Making Someone's Day Better
Steve's approach to interacting with service people, aiming to leave them laughing and feeling positive.
22:00 – Final Thoughts and Advice
Steve's concluding remarks on maintaining a positive outlook and the impact of small interactions.
24:24 – The Power of Visualization (Continued)
Steve elaborates on creating an experiential essence of life goals using all senses.
25:22 – Learning from Heroes (and Jerks)
Discussion on how we can learn from both positive and negative examples in our lives.
26:06 – Transition to Coaching
Steve explains how his personal journey led him to help others transform their lives through coaching and programs.
27:57 – The Importance of Coaches and Mentors
Steve stresses that coaches have coaches, and trying to do it all alone is a recipe for disappointment.
28:42 – Investing in Professional Help
Steve shares examples of investing in photographers and web developers to achieve better results.
29:31 – "Good Enough is Better Than Perfect" Revisited
Lonnie Robinson's advice on putting work out there rather than waiting for perfection.
30:40 – When to Seek Help
Identifying when stagnation indicates it's time to reach out for assistance.
32:37 – Acts of Kindness and Human Connection
Steve's method of dealing with personal struggles by committing simple acts of kindness and connecting with others.
34:06 – Setting the Bar High for Service Interactions
Steve's humorous approach to making service people's day better.
35:50 – Childlike Wonder in Problem Solving
Applying childlike wonder to challenging situations, like being on hold with customer service.
37:15 – Final Thoughts for Leaders and Servers
Steve's message to those striving to be part of the solution: be a human plus sign.
38:41 – The Ripple Effect of Kindness
How small acts of kindness can change the world.
39:46 – Steve's Favourite Part of the Conversation
Steve reflects on the effortless, heart-to-heart nature of the conversation.
41:01 – Connecting Eye to Eye, Heart to Heart
Emphasizing the importance of genuine connection and shared humanity.
41:51 – Catherine's Appreciation and Call to Action
Catherine thanks Steve and encourages listeners to connect with him or book a Clarity Call.
Where to find Steve Gamlin
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#Resilience #HumanConnection #Motivation
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About this Episode
In this solo episode, Catherine explores the profound insight that a negotiation is never truly over until both parties agree it is. Drawing from a deeply personal experience of a relationship ending, she illustrates how reclaiming one's sovereignty and voice can transform an unresolved loose end into a liberating completion. Catherine discusses how this principle extends beyond personal relationships to business and other interactions, encouraging listeners to seek resolution and understand that their perspective holds equal weight in any negotiation.
#Negotiation #Sovereignty #Completion
Where our conversation went:
00:00 – Introduction
Catherine introduces the idea that a negotiation is never over until both people say it is.
00:37 – Personal Relationship Experience
Catherine shares a personal story of a past relationship ending and her decision to not agree to the breakup.
01:18 – Reclaiming Sovereignty
How speaking her truth in the face of a unilateral decision allowed her to reclaim her sovereignty and voice.
02:01 – The Conversation for Completion
Details of the conversation with her ex-partner, leading to mutual understanding and a liberating sense of completion for both.
03:25 – Beyond Personal Relationships
Applying the principle of seeking completion to business, friendships, and other relationships.
03:51 – The Energy of Unresolved Loose Ends
Discussing the energetic drain of incomplete situations, even when one party refuses to engage.
04:50 – Empowerment Through Choice
Encouragement to exercise autonomy as conscious beings to seek resolution, even if it's just to state one's own position.
05:28 – Closing Remarks & Clarity Call
Catherine invites listeners to book a Clarity Call to step deeper into their calling.
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#TruthAndTranscendence #PersonalGrowth #Communication
What if the quiet whisper you keep brushing off is actually the most important conversation you will ever have?
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About my guest Kellan Fluckiger:
Where our conversation went:
04:06 What is the nudge and how it speaks
07:38 A nudge in action reaching out to Philip
10:39 Three layers hearing acknowledging acting
11:15 The discovery through dramatic life events
13:30 The divine intervention and out of body experience
22:05 Marrying Joy and walking into sunset
24:10 The power of deciding im done
27:53 Current coaching practice and book challenges
31:59 Talent addiction and creative suppression
37:16 Love as the only thing that matters
39:00 Closing and where to find Kellan
#PersonalTransformation #LoveAndService #YourUltimateLife #podmatch
Where to find Kellan Fluckiger:
https://dreambuildwriteit.com
https://yourultimatelifepodcast.com
https://KellanFluckigerMedia.com
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About this Episode
In this solo episode, Catherine delves into the concept of conscious complaining, distinguishing it from unproductive blame. She explains how fully committing to a complaint, whether through journaling or conversation, can lead to deeper insights into personal issues rather than external factors. Catherine highlights that this process, while seemingly counterintuitive, can be transformative and ultimately more fulfilling than traditional blaming.
#ConsciousComplaining #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift
Where our conversation went:
00:00 – Introduction
Catherine introduces the topic of conscious complaining.
00:15 – What is Conscious Complaining?
Defining conscious complaining as fully committing to a complaint to explore its depths.
00:50 – Why Conscious Complaining is Beneficial
Explaining how it moves away from unconscious blaming, which is unproductive.
01:17 – The Unhappiness of Unconscious Complaining
Catherine shares her personal experience of how blame makes her unhappy.
01:24 – Reaching the Root of the Issue
How conscious complaining helps uncover the personal root of what's bothering us.
01:40 – Distinguishing from Self-Punishment
Clarifying that this is not about self-blame but about fun and transformative exploration.
02:57 – Transformation Through Conscious Complaining
How giving full reign to a complaint can lead to a transformative experience.
03:13 – Closing Remarks & Clarity Call
Catherine thanks listeners and invites them to book a Clarity Call.
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#TruthAndTranscendence #SelfAwareness #EmotionalGrowth
What if joy is not something we chase but something we already are, waiting beneath the noise to be remembered?
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About my guest Clementine Moss:
Where our conversation went:
01:59 First memories of inherent joy as a small child
05:31 Feeling something was wrong for believing in joy
08:29 Discovering contemplative practice and Zen reading
11:41 The transformative ten day silent meditation retreat
17:41 How drumming entered her life and stuck
22:41 Drumming as spiritual practice and shamanic journeying
28:33 Depth Hypnosis counselling and her own healing path
36:39 A message to activists, helpers and guides
39:14 Why art and joy matter in difficult times
#SpiritualCounselling #DrummingAsMeditation #FromBonhamToBuddha#podmatch
Where to find Clementine Moss and her book:
https://a.co/d/0e4oT1SM
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About this Episode
In this solo episode, Catherine reflects on her personal journey of maintaining presence and enthusiasm in repetitive tasks. Drawing from her experiences as a cashier, waitress, and telephone marketer, she shares insights on how to counteract the mind's tendency to normalise and commoditise experiences, leading to boredom. Catherine encourages listeners to approach each moment as if it's the very first time, fostering a renewed sense of wonder and engagement in daily life.
#Presence #Mindfulness #OvercomingBoredom
Where our conversation went:
00:00 – Introduction
Catherine introduces the topic of avoiding boredom and finding freshness in repetitive tasks.
00:37 – Cashier Experience (17 years old)
Catherine recounts her experience as a cashier in Henley-on-Thames, UK, and how greeting each customer freshly made the job enjoyable.
02:15 – Waitressing Experience
Applying the same principle of fresh engagement to a waitressing job, making it less painful and more fun.
03:12 – Telephone Marketing
Learning to approach each phone call with a fresh perspective, despite the high rate of rejections in business-to-business telephone marketing.
04:33 – Applying to Content Creation
Catherine connects these past experiences to her current task of creating multiple video clips, emphasizing the importance of presence to maintain inspiration.
05:01 – The Mind's Tendency to Normalise
Discussion on how the mind can render things boring, even intimate relationships, as a survival mechanism to conserve energy.
06:26 – Experimenting with Freshness
Encouragement to consciously step into every moment, conversation, or encounter as if it's the very first time.
06:54 – Truth in Newness
Highlighting that each moment is genuinely new because individuals and the world are constantly evolving.
07:19 – Closing Remarks
Catherine wishes listeners a fantastic week filled with many fresh new moments.
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#TruthAndTranscendence #FreshPerspective #DailyPractice
Discover how befriending your emotions rather than fleeing from them can lead you back to the love that was always there.
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About my guest:
Where our conversation went:
#MindfulnessPractice #GriefAndHealing #BeyondEmotions #podmatch
Where to find Sophie Malahieude and her book:
https://a.co/d/0cq1eqPE
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What if the only permission you need is your own?
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Where our conversation went:
#EnergyAndChoice #PurposeOverProfit #DoWhatYouLove #podmatch
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What if the world you perceive is not the world that exists, but the world you create?
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About my guest Richard Smith:
Where our conversation went:
#MindfulAwareness #HumanConnection #InnerWork #podmatch
Where to find Richard Smith:
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What if the real problem isn't the thing you're trying to fix?
#SystemicChange #HolisticHealing #OrganisationalCulture
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Where our conversation went:
#ConsciousLiving #FamilyTherapy #MindBodyConnection #podmatch
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From the publisher's feed
Truth & Transcendence | Hosted by Catherine Llewellyn | Brought to you by Being Space & Podfather Network
Welcome to Truth & Transcendence. A podcast for seekers, leaders, creatives, and changemakers who are exploring the deeper layers of human experience. Launched in mid-2021, this show was born out of a time of global uncertainty. It began as a space to support conscious leadership in challenging times, a call to strength, wisdom, and integrity.
Since then, the podcast has evolved alongside the world around us. Now, we welcome a rich tapestry of guests: leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, artists, spiritual guides, alternative practitioners, and everyday people living extraordinary lives. Our focus is no longer on navigating crisis, but on embracing the joy of creation, discovery, and soulful expansion.
Each week brings two episodes:
🔹 Nugget Mondays: Brief, insightful solo reflections.
🔹 Guest Fridays: Open-hearted, unscripted conversations that dive deep.
We don’t do scripts. We follow the energy of the moment.

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