If we have shorter attention spans, how can you sit through this very podcast? In Episode #463 of 'Musings', we dive deep into the concept of focus, exploring its nuances and how it differs from attention and concentration. There are some theoretical aspects of focus, including its relationship with consciousness and how it can be both a conscious …

Let's have a dive into the madness of the Mere Mortals minds! In Episode #462 of Musings, we delve into the topic of mental health, exploring its definitions, societal narratives, and personal experiences. Juan starts off with the significance of Movember, a global movement aimed at raising awareness for men's health issues, including mental health…

In Episode #461 of Mere Mortals Musings, we delve into the future of media, exploring predictions for the next 1 to 5 years and beyond. We kick off by defining what media encompasses, from traditional forms like TV and newspapers to modern digital platforms and social media. Our discussion is divided into two main parts: the type of content and the…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. As an additional little bonus we talk about the importance of stacking goals, the idea that they're not just a one-off and actually linger long after we switch our focus to elsewhere. And no we are not doing any 'Nom Nom' challenges a…

In this episode, Peter shares his journey from a humble upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting his commitment to growth, delayed gratification, and the power of acquisitions. He reflects on life lessons, finding motivation, and his approach to achieving balance between hard work and enjoyment. (00:00) - Introduction and No A…

In this episode, Taaj shares his journey from being raised by immigrant parents in Australia to building a thriving coffee business. He discusses the challenges of balancing a 9-to-5 job with entrepreneurial goals, the influence of Colombian culture on his coffee venture, and how he navigated unexpected opportunities in the market. (00:00) - Welcom…

What does the world of vibration, energy & frequencies have to teach us? In episode #460 'Musings', we dive into the intriguing world of positive thinking and its various interpretations. We start by reflecting on my recent dive into figures such as Dyer Days, Nero Knowledge & Joe Dispenza. The discussion touches on the concept of a positive mindse…

Juan toured 'The World' and has come back to educate us. The highlight of episode #459 of 'Musings' is the recounting of a unique experience aboard "The World," a private residential ship. Juan shares insights from a day spent with John Demartini, including the exclusive nature of the ship and the type of individuals who reside there. The conversat…

Why do airport security hate authentic Canadian Maple Syrup? In this episode, we dive into our monthly goals for October, reflecting on what we achieved in September and setting the stage for the upcoming month. Juan discusses the challenges of planning a wedding, including the difficulty of booking belly dancing for entertainment, share personal a…

In this episode, Nic Blair shares his experiences balancing fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care. He discusses the challenges of maintaining quality time with family while scaling Midnight Health, the importance of goal-setting, and his approach to collecting and learning from various life pursuits. The episode also dives into the growth and…

It's time to change up my life. After a whirlwind journey through Brazil and New Zealand, I'm back in Brisbane and ready to dive into my annual goals. This #458 'Meanderings' episode marks a transition as we move towards more structured musings in the future. I share my eight core goals, focusing on areas like relationships, financial stability, he…

In this episode, Juan explores the concept of having an "off switch," the balance between constant self-improvement and finding moments to just be present. He discusses his passion for simulation racing as a way to disconnect from productivity and live more fully in the moment. (00:00) - Introduction and Effective Philosophy (00:18) - Setting the S…

In this episode of the Mere Mortals podcast, I dive into the key philosophies and learnings from my personal experiences in August 2024. I explore the key lessons learned from August, including physical accomplishments, personal growth, and philosophical insights. From fitness challenges to balancing work and family, the episode delves into how emb…

How do you divide up the time periods of your life? In Episode #457 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: celebrating our 5th anniversary of the podcast, techniques for remembering the past, why daily note taking may not help, my story of hanging up stinky clothes in a hostel, Juan being too short at a Dream Theatre concert, why a positive mindset can…

Observations from the South American continent. In Episode #456 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: four things you will never have heard about Brazil, why language barriers are tougher than cultural barriers, why conversational fluency isn't a high priority anymore, the return of Tim & his dating life, how Nikocado tricked everybody and podcast pla…

Could we artificially make our life harder to conquer laziness? In Episode #455 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: Petar's t-shirt, what I changed my mind about, Juan the popular guy, using activities to make friends, some questions from Kobo Abe's book, why being aimless can be good & bad and how nihilistic yapping can be solved in one simple sent…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

Kyrin down .... I've been shot! In Episode #454 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: my recent travels in North America, random meetings at VeeCon 2024, weird macaroons in Montreal, my new one liner story, why the trip was a huge success imho, a closing life stage and moving on to better things, the fauna of the Americas and what is to come in the fu…

In this episode, I break down my annual goals for the year, sharing my approach to goal-setting and how i plan to improve in three key areas: body, mind and soul. I discuss my strategies for bulletproofing my body, mastering my sleep, embracing the long run and more. Join in as I outline these steps, and we hope you are having a wonderful day where…

Why is LA actually kind of .... meh? In Episode #453 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: meeting cool people in Nashville, experiencing Americana in Alabama, why Juan tortured his fiancée with exercise, yet another disastrous Kyrin dating story, why I need to find the after after parties and my disappointment with Venice Beach. Huge thanks to Petar …

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

An insightful conversation with Michael Fox, CEO of Fable Food Company. We explore the journey and innovative approach of Fable Food in creating meat alternatives from mushrooms. Michael shares his personal motivations, including health and environmental concerns, that led him to start Fable. We discuss the challenges and successes in the market, c…

I have now seen (and made friends with) capybaras, toucans and monkeys in Brazil! In Episode #452 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the difference between zoo and wild animals, what would happen if war outbroke whilst we were living isolated, why I won't stay in Brazil long term, how Juan is improving his friendships, why wishing for a different f…

Giving the speech I couldn't and my plans for the near future. In Episode #451.5 of 'Kyrin Solosode' I discuss: why I wasn't able to talk at my mum's memorial service, memories from our time together, the pain of passing does start to ease, random thoughts on drugs, all the people and places I am visiting the next month, realising that Australia is…

In this episode of the Mere Mortals podcast, I dive into the key philosophies and learnings from my personal experiences in June 2024. From mastering the art of calmness during stressful times to embracing flexibility, effective communication, and the importance of quality family time, I share practical insights and actions to help you navigate lif…

How far did Juan walk down the rabbit hole? In Episode #451 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: a walk that filled his head with ideas, getting back into yoga again, reflecting in a negative way, whether I should eat a meal before working out, remembering when we used to live together, why I think Juan will inevitably run an ultra-marathon and why i…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Yew, CEO of Monochrome, about the journey to creating Australia's first true spot Bitcoin ETF. Jeff delves into the complexities of the Bitcoin market, the regulatory landscape, and the unique features of Monochrome's ETF that allow investors to directly hold and withdraw Bitcoin. We also discuss the broader impli…

Lessons from a week spent doing nothing but handstands and not using technology In Episode #450 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the handstand retreat of Miguel Sant'ana, seeing toucans & capybaras, learning my weaknesses and strengths all over again, being free of the constant negative news, the huac tuah girl meme, taking time off to recuperate…

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Time to travel again but with a new perspective. In Episode #449 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: doing a handstand retreat with Lucas Branco & Miguel Sant'ana, why Juan and I are struggling to stick to our yearly goals, playing with dogs and babies, crazy people who run super long distances, the nitty gritty of trying out Venice.ai, why I think …

Juan's back from the land of the rising sun. In Episode #448 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: economic reasons for wanting to travel, Juan's impression after returning 5 years later, my recent thoughts on taking a break, focusing upon things that are easy and bring me joy, why living in a dog house is not as bad as it could be & the solitary appe…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

It's time to have a goodbye party for Juan and family. In Episode #447 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the bad karma coming Juan's way, secrets behind airline booking systems, the need for a holiday, what it's been like living without a solid routine, why I threw my brother's shoe on the roof, finding secret spiderman underwear and what I should…

Ask those questions you always wanted to know and tell your loved ones that you love them. In Episode #446 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: getting to say goodbye to my mother, the terrible experience of flying into Australia, why it's hard to really know a person, improvements we are thinking of making for the podcast, why I'm tempted to go all …

Unfortunately I'm coming back home early. In Episode #445 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: why time is flying so fast, how I have somehow managed to avoid Dengue, Juan complaining about a sandpit and hurting his foot (again), deciding when/if to get out of your comfort zone, finally achieving a stalder press and how Juan has big arms but hates ar…

How can you connect with people rapidly if you are in a new town? In Episode #444 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the classic rice/beans/meat combo you'll find in Latin America, why Brazilians love to merge lanes, why being friendly is more important than logistical planning, reenacting Wedding Crashers, belatedly celebrating the Bitcoin halving…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

Join us as Andrew Taylor, the owner of Live Co., opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, revealing personal insights and professional strategies that have shaped his success. In this engaging conversation, Andrew discusses overcoming personal challenges, redefining success, and the strategic moves behind his ambitious brand. He shares profound …

We might be delusional but at least we're not influencer level delusional. In Episode #443 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: an update to our live recordings, eating delicious meat at a Brazilian churrasco, Juan's mirth at ridiculous influencers, why Coffeezilla is like Cato the Younger, why Juan was late for work and what I found shocking about C…

The king of the gringos has arrived in Brazil and has some thoughts. In Episode #442 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why you can't catch up on sleep, skipping 3 months worth of stressful non-communication, girls picking me up with their dogs, why prices are uniform across Australia, the dystopian Judge Dredd apartments of São Paulo, the kind (a…

Please bare with the chaos, bumps and average audio as we say farewell to Kyrin. In Episode #441 of 'Meanderings', Juan/Brodie/Steven/Mansheel & I discuss: some of our favourite travel stories, the joys of collecting and trading items, hidden gems from our past that our friends never knew plus some deep questions about life, relationships and menta…

Brodie Casa A great chat with Brodie, where he helps to share a deep insight into his identity, who he is and how life has brought him to where he is now. Alongside this, we also touch on briefly the use of TRT and the differences between this and the concept of steroids. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world Chapters: 00:00 Feeling th…

There are some changes happening to how we operate. In Episode #440 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why I want to spend more time focusing on live podcasts, why Juan wants to spend more time on high quality video, turning the Mere Mortals into a suite of shows, what will change when I head to Brazil and using social media as it is meant to be used.…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

We're going over everything we have used to create our podcasts and deciding what to keep or not. In Episode #439 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the couple of essential pieces you will need to produce an audio podcast, the extra thrills that are helpful for video production, why it is useful to play around with new tools periodically, staying lean…

Anthony Noud Incredibly engaging conversation with Anthony where we discussed what goes on between our ears, past experiences, the positives of asking the right questions, magic moments and more. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost! Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - What goes on between our ears (6:42) - Our t…

Where's the line between being consistent & being crazy? In Episode #438 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why we are fitness obsessed but not health nuts, the analogy of Duolingo's streak freezes to faux consistency, why it's the action/effort/intensity that matters and not the timing, why being consistent isn't good in and of itself and our ridicul…

Jason is the main developer of the Podcast Guru app and cofounder of Really Bad Apps. In Conversation #104, Jason and I discuss: why he moved to Panama with his family, the soul sucking nature of big corporations, why he loves spending time coding Podcast Guru, how he first found out about the v4v model, the frustrations of advertising and how IPFS…

Are morals just statements or do they have a deeper meaning behind them? In Episode #437 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why ethics/philosophy is kind of lousy for understanding about morality, whether Spartans would approve of my stance on non-violence, Juan's dislike of them because they aren't actionable, the ambiguity of Aesop's fables and a li…