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The Venture Variety ShowFrom Flack Fairy to AI: Beck Bamberger Gets RealEpisode Title: Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Venture — with Beck BambergerSummary:In this episode of The Venture Variety Show, I chat with Beck Bamberger — founder of BAM and author of the new book Flack Fairy. We dive into why storytelling is such a critical (and often overlooked) skill for venture-backed founders, how to navigate the tricky world of PR and media, and what role AI is starting to play in marketing and communications.Beck pulls no punches: while AI tools can help draft and shape content, she believes the essence of PR...2025-05-0526 min
Anger Secrets127 - Unlocking Vulnerability: The Key to Deeper ConnectionsFor more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.Do you ever hold back your feelings with someone you love? It can be tough to be vulnerable, but in this episode, host Alastair Duhs shares three solid strategies for opening up and connecting deeper with your partner. By embracing vulnerability, you can build trust and intimacy, leading to a happier, more loving relationship. Tune in to learn how to drop the emotional walls and feel truly understood.Key Takeaways: Being vulnerable means being open and honest about your feelings...2025-04-0610 minAnger Secrets123 - 3 Secrets To A Happy, Lasting MarriageFor more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.Feeling disconnected in a relationship can be tough. This episode of the Anger Secrets podcast dives into how couples can bridge that gap. Host Alastair Duhs shares three essential steps to create a happier, lasting marriage. By implementing these steps, couples can build a strong foundation for love and respect in their marriage, no matter what else is going on.Key Takeaways: In this episode, listeners will discover three essential steps to achieving a happy marriage. Controlling anger is crucial...2025-03-0909 min
Anger Management16 - The Secret to a Happier, More Loving RelationshipFor more information (and FREE resources) on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.The Magic Six Hours is a game-changing concept that can seriously boost connection in relationships. Just six hours a week can turn things around, making partners feel closer, appreciated, and more connected. This episode breaks down seven easy habits, like daily check-ins and stress-reducing conversations, showing how small, consistent actions pack a big punch compared to grand gestures. Couples who embrace these simple strategies often fight less and enjoy each other's company more. Relationships need regular maintenance, and...2025-02-1618 min
Off-grid and Ignorant in PortugalThe Infinite StaircaseSince our Portuguese adventure began, there are certain phrases I never thought I’d say out loud.For example: “Once we discovered pillow tanks we knew we had the answer to rainwater capture.”Then there things I never knew I’d even know, let alone say out loud: “The LPWAN system is like WiFi over kilometres and it helps us blend our mineral salted water with rain to make drinking water...oh, and stops the pool overflowing.”I mean, really.And then there are those truly out-there unexpected sentences: “So we’re havin...2025-02-1607 min
Off-grid and Ignorant in PortugalThe Pleasure of BleisureJanuaries here in Portugal are more palatable than most northern hemisphere winters.For one, I never do the whole Dry January thing because it’s my birthday month, and while we do need more rain, I love the clear chilly mornings which open up into beautiful sunny blue skies.The low arcing winter sun strikes our south facing glass and pours heat into our house – something it doesn’t do in the higher-in-the-sky warmer summer months.And the winter sun also brings enough heat for beach walks in shorts, ocean dips and plenty of pow...2025-01-2210 min
The Venture Variety ShowWrapping Up 2024!In this special short episode of The Venture Variety Show, Alastair Goldfisher reflects on 2024 and shares exciting updates about what’s coming in the new year.Highlights from This Episode:A big thank you to our listeners for supporting the launch of The Venture Variety Show this year.Updates on the upcoming lineup of incredible guests, including founders, VCs, LPs, artists, marketing professionals, and attorneys.A sneak peek into a conversation with Jodi Lomask, founder of Creative Journey, where we explore the intersection of creativity, leadership, and psychedelics.Key To...2024-12-2404 minAnger Secrets105 - The 5 Love Languages: A Path To Happier RelationshipsDo you feel you and your partner speak different languages when it comes to love and affection?Or perhaps you and your partner struggle to understand each other's needs and desires.Or maybe you've heard about the 5 Love Languages idea before but aren't quite sure how to apply it in your relationship.If any of these situations sound familiar, this episode is for you!In this episode of the Anger Secrets Podcast, host Alastair Duhs delves into the concept of the 5 love languages. The episode explores what the 5 love...2024-11-0309 minAnger Secrets104 - Breaking The Anger Cycle: A Story Of TransformationAre you fed up with losing your temper with the people you love most?Do you recognise that you need help managing your anger but need help figuring out where to start?Or perhaps you're painfully aware of the devastating consequences your anger has caused, yet you can't find the motivation to change.If any of this resonates with you, then this episode of the Anger Secrets Podcast is what you need.In this episode of the Anger Secrets Podcast, host Alastair Duhs delves into the profound journey of Colin, a 38...2024-10-2714 minAnger Secrets93 - Transform Your Relationship With The Magic Six HoursCan just six hours a week transform your relationship? According to relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, the answer is "Yes". In this episode of the Anger Secrets Podcast, host Alastair Duhs reveals the transformative power of Dr. John Gottman's "Magic Six Hours." Learn how dedicating just six hours a week can significantly enhance your relationship, bringing more happiness, love, and fulfillment into your life. The seven essential steps to implement the Magic Six Hours are as follows:Partings: Begin your day with a meaningful goodbye.Reunions: Reconnect consciously after being apart.Appreciation / Admiration: Express gr...2024-08-1111 min
Boom, it's on the Blockchain096 - Art, Passion, and Bitcoin: Interview with 'Do What You Love' Artist Sergey GordienkoIn this episode of Boom It's on the Blockchain, we welcome Sergey Gordienko, also known as the "Do What You Love" Artist. With over 20 years of experience, Sergey is a renowned multidisciplinary visual artist based in Miami, Florida. His vibrant works, infused with the mantra "DO WHAT YOU LOVE," span canvases, murals, wearable art, and digital NFTs. A pioneer in the crypto art movement, Sergey's work is recognized by Forbes and exhibited worldwide, including in the Mayor of Miami's office.
Sergey is also an active speaker at major crypto and tech conferences, including BTC Conference and North...2024-07-3044 min
Off-grid and Ignorant in PortugalI love it when a plan comes togetherThere have been occasions when I’ve strolled up to our building site expecting a hive of activity, only to discover the Mary Celeste.Perhaps that’s an apt comparison, given the abandoned ship was found drifting somewhere between the Azores islands and the Portuguese coast in 1872 with no crew – what happened to them remains a mystery to this day.Tumble weeds don’t even grow here, but I’d swear I’ve seen them in the corner of my eye on those days where a sprinkle of drizzle or an ominous weather forecast has kept everyon...2024-04-2808 min
Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert BurnsBurns Banter - Ep.18 Robert Burns 'My love is like a red red rose'Send us a textMy love is like a red red rose is a beautiful love song written by Robert Burns around 1792. Robert said that it was an old Scots song that he had collected in the country. I believe it may well have been old, but Robert must have rewritten it. I believe this as it has very modern language which includes the concept of geological time, which was practically unheard of at the time. This may have come from Roberts friendship with James Hutton, who was a pioneer in this field. It...2024-02-1609 minBoom, it's on the Blockchain085 - Climate Change, War, and Distributed Power: A Complex Interplay | Jonathan KnightIn the latest episode of BOOM! It's on the Blockchain we are joined by Jonathan Knight, CEO of Uprise Energy to discuss Climate Change, Israel & Palestine Conflict, and Distributed Power: A Complex Interplay.
The intersection of climate change, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the concept of distributed power presents a complex and multifaceted web of challenges and opportunities. While these issues may seem unrelated at first glance, they share a deep connection that requires careful consideration.
In this podcast we discuss the complex interplay between climate change, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the concept of distributed power illustrates the importance of addressing...2023-10-2135 min
Daily Relationship Tips25 - Speak Your Partner's Love LanguageIn this engaging episode, host Alastair Duhs, takes a deep dive into the concept of "love languages" and how understanding yours and your partner's can significantly enhance your relationship. You'll learn about the five primary love languages as identified by Dr. Gary Chapman, and how recognizing and communicating love in these distinct ways can bring you closer to your partner. You’ll also receive a relationship challenge to have a candid conversation with your partner about their primary love language. For more practical advice and actionable relationship tips, visit dailyrelationshiptips.com. Don't forget to...2023-09-0205 minDaily Relationship Tips24 - Be Grateful!In this enlightening episode of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast, host Alastair Duhs delves into the transformative power of gratitude in relationships. Discover how appreciation for your partner, far beyond the occasional "thank you", can deepen your connection and foster a culture of mutual respect.Alastair highlights the importance of recognising and cherishing the unspoken traits and little moments that make your relationship unique, and how this acknowledgement can reinforce positivity and improve emotional well-being. You'll also learn about the vulnerability involved in expressing true gratitude and how it could call forth a deeper sense of value...2023-08-3104 minDaily Relationship Tips22 - Own Up To Your MistakesIn this episode, host Alastair Duhs discusses a critical component of successful, loving relationships: Owning Up To Your Mistakes. We all make mistakes – it's part of being human. But how we handle those mistakes, especially in our relationships, can either deepen our bond or create distance. In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of taking responsibility for your actions, how it fosters trust and deeper connections, and why it paves the way for forgiveness and healing. Alastair encourages listeners to approach their partners, admit their mistakes, and take full accountability without any excuses. ...2023-08-2704 minDaily Relationship Tips21 - Keep Your Promises!In this enlightening episode of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast, our host, Alastair Duhs, delves into the significance of keeping promises in a relationship. Alastair shares three practical tips on how to navigate the realm of promises effectively and avoid those damaging cracks in the foundation of a relationship. Whether it's about the small everyday commitments or those significant pledges that shape the course of your life together, it's crucial to understand the power of a promise. Alastair explains why it's essential to promise with purpose, communicate clearly, and acknowledge our human tendency to make...2023-08-2505 minDaily Relationship Tips19 - Don't Keep Score!In this enlightening episode, host Alastair Duhs discuss the destructive habit of "keeping score" in relationships and how it can quietly erode joy, love, and mutual respect. Alastair delves into the reasons this mentality can be harmful, focusing on its tendency to highlight negatives, foster a competitive atmosphere, and disrupt the natural flow of give and take. He also provides practical steps you can take to shift away from this mindset, emphasising the importance of communication, appreciation, and perspective. Visit dailyrelationshiptips.com for more practical advice and strategies to help build a loving, joyful, and...2023-08-2307 minDaily Relationship Tips18 - Remember The Big PictureWelcome to episode 18 of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast: "Remember the Big Picture". In this episode, host Alastair Duhs discusses the importance of not letting small disagreements overshadow the love in your relationship, focusing on what truly matters, and how you can cultivate a calmer, happier, and more loving relationship with this approach. For more practical and actionable relationship tips, please visit dailyrelationshiptips.com. Also, don't forget to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your friends and loved ones who could benefit from these insights. Your relationship is precious...2023-08-2205 minDaily Relationship Tips16 - Let Your Partner Know You Love ThemWelcome to Episode 16 of Daily Relationship Tips: "Let Your Partner Know You Love Them". In this heartening episode, Alastair Duhs shares invaluable insights on how to express your love meaningfully and effectively. He explores the importance of showing appreciation, the power of a simple 'I love you' message, and the significance of demonstrating your love through actions. This episode invites you to engage in daily relationship challenges that are aimed at reinforcing your bond with your partner.Want to delve deeper into these strategies? Visit dailyrelationshiptips.com for a wealth of additional tips and advice...2023-08-2005 minDaily Relationship Tips14 - Treat Your Partner As An Equal!In this enlightening episode, Alastair Duhs discusses the importance of treating your partner as an equal in your relationship. He delves into the significance of mutual respect, trust, and understanding, and how they contribute to the strength and health of a relationship. Alastair offers insights on the pitfalls of superiority complex and provides actionable steps to ensure equality in relationships, including acknowledging different strengths and weaknesses, truly listening to your partner's perspectives, letting go of ego-driven responses, and sharing decision making. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and improve their...2023-08-1805 minDaily Relationship Tips13 - Be A Great FriendIn this episode, Alastair Duhs delves into the significance of being a great friend to your partner, and how it serves as a sturdy bedrock for a thriving romantic relationship. Packed with tangible advice, Alastair shares four practical tips to deepen your friendship bond with your partner, focusing on the power of active listening, steering clear of unnecessary criticism, embracing honesty, and demonstrating your love, care, and respect.Remember, your relationship is precious, and it requires constant nurturing. For more insightful tips, relationship advice, and personal relationship coaching, head on over to dailyrelationshiptips.com. 2023-08-1705 minDaily Relationship Tips12 - Make Your Partner Feel SpecialIn this empowering episode, Alastair Duhs delves into the art of making your partner feel special. He underscores the importance of authentic, regular, and simple gestures in strengthening the foundation of a joyful, loving, and passionate relationship. Alastair shares three practical tips: giving heartfelt compliments, spending quality time together, and planning occasional romantic surprises. He also throws a relationship challenge to listeners: Bainstorm and act on heartfelt ways to make your partner feel special today. For more such practical and actionable relationship tips, advice, and coaching, visit Daily Relationship Tips. Here, you'll find resources to...2023-08-1606 minDaily Relationship Tips8 - Do Something Nice For Your PartnerIn this episode, Alastair Duhs explores why doing nice things for your partner is more impactful than you might think. Discover the underrated power of small acts of kindness in strengthening the foundation of your relationship. Alastair emphasizes that it's not about grand, expensive gestures but about the little things that show your partner "I see you. I value you. I care about you." From making a hot drink to quietly completing house chores, Alastair shares the transformative impact of these actions on your relationship. Tune in to deepen your understanding of how...2023-08-1204 minDaily Relationship Tips7 - Encourage Your Partner!In this episode of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast, Alastair Duhs uncovers the power of Encouragement in a relationship. Dive in as he shares valuable insights on genuinely and effectively encouraging your partner to help them achieve their dreams and aspirations. Learn how to be there for your partner, not only in their victories, but also in their struggles. Discover the joy of celebrating wins together, no matter how small, and how it can fuel motivation and love. Don't miss out on Alastair's relationship challenge that will enrich you and your partner. 2023-08-1105 minDaily Relationship Tips6 - Don't Sweat The Small StuffIn "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff", host Alastair Duhs shares invaluable advice on managing minor irritations in relationships. Recognize how these minor annoyances can escalate into major conflicts? Alastair suggests practical strategies to reframe these irritants and focus instead on the beautiful qualities of your partner. This episode offers practical guidance on nurturing a loving relationship, emphasizing open communication, understanding, and appreciation. Find more practical relationship advice and guidance at dailyrelationshiptips.com. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your relationship's joy, passion, and love. Remember, the small stuff turns...2023-08-1005 minDaily Relationship Tips5 - Laugh TogetherWelcome to Episode 5: Laugh Together of The Daily Relationship Tips podcast. In this episode, Alastair Duhs explores the science behind why couples who laugh together, stay together. Discover the magic behind laughter and how it enhances feelings of love, trust, and empathy. Learn practical ways to bring more laughter into your relationship.This episode is filled with insights that can transform an ordinary day into a cherished memory. Listen in for today's challenge to find ways to infuse laughter into your daily interactions. Remember, a relationship without laughter is like a...2023-08-0904 minDaily Relationship Tips4 - Be KindWelcome to Episode 4 of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast: "Be Kind". In this episode, host Alastair Duhs delves into the profound impact of kindness on our relationships. He breaks down the concept into practical, everyday actions that can foster love, joy, and passion between you and your partner. From simple acts like a warm smile or a heartfelt compliment, to participating in shared responsibilities, Alastair presents a variety of easy-to-apply strategies for expressing your love and appreciation through kindness. Don't miss out on the "relationship challenge" that will inspire you to infuse more...2023-08-0804 minDaily Relationship Tips3 - Say "I Love You"In this episode of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast, host Alastair Duhs delves into the profound importance of saying "I love you" in maintaining vibrant, lasting relationships. Discover the powerful impact these three simple words can have on your bond, and learn how to make expressing love a part of your daily routine. Alastair shares essential tips for not just saying, but also showing, your love in various ways. Whether you're in the early stages of a blossoming romance or deep into a lifelong partnership, this episode offers valuable insights to help you...2023-08-0704 minDaily Relationship Tips0 - Welcome To Daily Relationship Tips!In this introductory episode of the Daily Relationship Tips podcast, Alastair Duhs, Relationship Expert, welcomes you on a journey to build a more loving, joyful, and passionate relationship. Alastair shares how he has helped over 15,000 couples find more joy in their relationships. By tuning in regularly, you'll learn how to become a better listener, create deeper intimacy and connection, and make your relationship more passionate than ever. Check out Daily Relationship Tips to explore Alastair's coaching packages to take your relationship to the next level. Remember, your relationship is precious, so...2023-08-0502 min
The Recognized AuthorityThe Key to Creating Successful Content with John Lee DumasAre you considering starting a podcast or struggling to grow your existing show?
In this episode of The Recognized Authority, Alastair McDermott interviews podcasting legend John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire. They discuss the essential factors for standing out in the saturated content landscape and the importance of delivering real value to your audience.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why you should ONLY create a podcast if you can provide the number one solution to a real problemHow to define a real problem and the pain points your podcast should addressAdvice for people...2023-04-2410 minAnger Secrets23 - It's Never Too Late To Control Your Anger: Michael's StoryIs your anger affecting those you love? Are you letting age or life circumstances hold you back from making changes? Do you believe that it's too late to learn how to control your anger?If so, today's episode of the Anger Secrets podcast is for you. In this episode, I interview Michael, a highly successful 77-year man who, despite his professional achievements, recently discovered he had an anger issue that affected those around him.If your anger affects those you love, I strongly encourage you to take a page from Michael's book and...2023-04-0910 min
Off-grid and Ignorant in PortugalS1:Ep2 - Love, marmalade and Henry VIIIA foray into the bushes and a window into our new life of making and discovering in rural Portugal from November 2020.TRANSCRIPT…So. I could tell you about the mysterious bite – most likely from an angry centipede – which has left my entire left leg swollen and generating heat, four days after I didn’t notice I was bitten (while saving broad beans from the onslaught of the oxalis plant invasion). Or I could bang on about the cost of the new solar batteries, the generator and a gas boiler backup which we may need. Or...2022-12-2306 minBoom, it's on the Blockchain061 - Interview with Grant Blaisdell of Copernic Space to discuss the Web3 marketplace for space assetsIn the latest episode of Boom! It's on the Blockchain we interview Grant Blaisdell of Copernic Space to discuss the Web3 marketplace for NFTs & space assets. "The Space Economy has endless economic potential. Copernic Space will create efficiency, data integrity, and widespread participation by enabling access to a broad class of space assets and millions of space-based transactions"
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Fa...2022-12-1248 minAnger Secrets0 - Anger Secrets TrailerThe Anger Secrets podcast is a weekly show that covers everything you need to know about anger management. Hosted by Anger Expert Alastair Duhs, this podcast offers valuable tips, techniques and strategies for controlling your anger, mastering your emotions and creating calmer, happier and more loving relationships. The Anger Secrets podcast is perfect for anyone looking for proven tools and techniques to control their anger and create calmer, happier and more respectful relationships with those they love. If you're ready to learn how to control your anger and live the calmer, happy and...2022-10-1102 min
The Recognized AuthorityHow to Create Bingeworthy Content with Tracy HazzardAs consumers, we love to binge on content. Netflix discovered this a few years ago and started releasing entire seasons of TV shows in one go.
Podcasters know this because we get messages from listeners saying things like "Hey, I found your show at the weekend and just listened to 35 episodes". (It's astonishing, but it really does happen!)
YouTube creators know all about it, and try to make it so that it's not just one video, but their entire channel that is bingeworthy."
In th...2022-09-191h 05Boom, it's on the Blockchain051 - Interview with Eva Blaisdell (Lady Rocket) to discuss the Copernic Space Web3 space marketplace, nfts and the future space economyIn the latest episode of Boom! It's on the Blockchain, we interview Eva Blaisdell aka Lady Rocket to discuss Copernic Space, the first Web3 marketplace for space assets.
Copernic Space is the marketplace for companies and individuals to buy space assets and invest in the space projects of tomorrow, today. We're enabling the democratization of access to the space economy through a Web3 platform which scales commercialization and financing for space companies while allowing everyone to participate in the NewSpace economy. For more information visit - https://copernicspace.com/
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The Amateur HourMarissa Drummond: Madam of Mid West MTBWant to know what’s happening north of Perth? Meet the Queen of the North! Alastair is treated to a chat with MTB Madam and Geraldton Cycling Academy OG, Marissa Drummond. Winner of the 2019 Mid West Sportsperson of the Year, Marissa shares her love of cycling and coaching, and what is achieved when a community unites together to overcome obstacles and provide pathways to our beloved sport. Listeners will not only be inspired by Marissa’s determination on the MTB, but also her enthusiasm for passing on life skills to the next generation in cycling. Just like it takes a vill...2022-07-061h 15
The Amateur HourThe Road to SeVenOn the SeVenth day at SeVen AM, the Great Gravel Lords invented SeVen. Prophets Craig Swaine and Alastair Evans seek divine intervention as they walk the winding road that leads to Nannup and the Trek UCI event that is SeVen. Four weeks out from race day, Craig, Alastair and Lakes Shop Owner Tony Baker, take listeners through their training journey as they prepare for the 125km and 3200m mammoth ride. Diaries post event are shared as we hear the lessons learned and achievements earned. If you haven’t attempted this special event yet, you can seek forgiveness by tuning in an...2022-05-251h 17
Bites and BitsS02E05: Humility with Alastair ForbesComedian and disc golf expert Alastair Forbes joins Mat and Hisham for Thai food from Imm Thai Kitchen. Hisham learns about disc golf, Alastair reveals he is in the top 15% of spice eaters in Toronto and in one of the best game segments of the season things get nerdy when Alastair guesses the fave snacks of fictional characters. To bring it home, the three talk about roasting the ones they love and getting roasted in return.
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The Amateur HourSwan Drafting: The Full HeadAlastair sits down with OG duo Josh Vinci and Luke Bartlett from Swan Drafting Cycling Club. This is a great chat about the genesis of the club and how they've developed and maintained the culture of the club. We talk racing, bunchies, the joys of kit design and creating a splash in the Perth scene. The love of beer and bikes shines through in this one, as does a theme of using the bike as a conduit for self care physically and mentally. Beers were potentially consumed during this chat as we sat back and chewed the fat. Enjoy, follow...2022-04-131h 00
The Recognized AuthorityMaking Video Marketing Easier with Nina FroriepVideo is the medium of choice for many, and the social platforms encourage and even incentivize us to upload videos directly. But so many consultants and experts are reticent to use video for marketing.
Video seems complex, expensive and time consuming to produce, and requires "a particular set of skills"... or does it?
In this episode, Nina Froriep and Alastair McDermott discuss how to make video marketing easier, including practical steps you can take to look better on camera, reduce filming time and have less editing work afterwards.
They also discuss the importance of...2022-02-2849 min
The Recognized AuthorityImproving Your Salescraft with Brendan McAdamsMost consultants love their work - but they don't love selling their work.
In this episode, Brendan McAdams and Alastair McDermott discuss how to qualify your prospective clients so that you can sell more effectively. We discussed the fundamental principles of sales that are often overlooked, and get into the psychology of why someone might not buy from you.
They also discussed what Brendan learned from marketing his first book, and what he's changing in the marketing of his second book.
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The Recognized AuthorityBringing Joy Into Your Marketing with M. Shannon HernandezMarketing isn't often thought of as a joyful activity - in fact, it's usually quite the opposite, being thought of as stressful, ineffective, or even worse in the minds of some consultants. In this episode, M. Shannon Hernandez and Alastair McDermott discuss how to approach marketing in a joyful way that makes it less of a chore. They also discuss why consultants don't love their business, and what you can do about that.
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Equipped to HealEpisode 5 - Series 3. Love Brave with Candice MishkinCandice has a burning passion to see others be healed, set completely free and move unhindered into the plans and purposes God has for their lives. Her heart’s desire is to lead people into Freedom body, mind, spirit and soul. She helps lead https://lovebrave.org/
Candice's absolute conviction to give everything she has for His Name Sake came after Jesus miraculously delivered her from a 20-year crack addiction. Jesus also healed her body from the complete devastation of ingesting hard drugs for over 2 decades.
After graduating with a Bachelors of Ministry from Fr...2021-04-0443 min
Living Adventurously500 Years Ago, Adventure was the Manifestation of Privilege. Living Adventurously 65Sadly this is the Final Episode of the Podcast (until I find a new sponsor)! Jack Thurston is a cyclist, a food lover, a photographer, a guide-book writer and an early podcast pioneer. He is the host of The Bike Show podcast and author of the Lost Lanes cycling guidebooks. We talked about adventures close to home and what the world of 'Adventure' looks like in the 21st Century.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Trees for Cities, the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in...2020-12-221h 11The Amateur HourToast to ToMR 🥂ToMR version 11 was a classic! With over 700 cyclists and 130 teams it promised to be a beauty, and boy did it deliver! Lakes Bikes entered six teams, 5 mens and one women’s team for this years event. Follow the action from the weekend as my teammates and I review all 5 stages and discuss race tactics for days 2 and 3. It didn’t quite go to plan this year as our ‘arch’ rivals Freo tri club took the chocolates in our grade. Also mentioned is results from other grades and special mentions for event organisers and other diehards. Just when you thought you couldn’t...2020-11-1255 min
Living AdventurouslyYou Only Protect What You Love. Living Adventurously 55Kieran Harkin is a conservationist and educator with 12 years’ experience working for non-profit organisations and over 500 days experience in leading groups of young people in wilderness area. Kieran was on his way to begin a law degree in Manchester when he decided instead to follow his heart and pursue a career protecting the environment. Twelve years on from earning an Msc in Environmental Management, he has never once regretted the change of heart.Kieran's career has taken him to the remote Botswana bush and the Nepalese Himalayas where he has spent long periods leading groups of young people in...2020-10-2046 min
Equipped to HealHealing Community with Mabel Boyd and Michael Davis-Bater. Episode 6 - Series 2Join me, as I chat with two good friends, Mabel and Michael, from the Gate, Reading. Mabel leads 2 local ministries which care for homeless and vulnerable people in the local community. Mike works in software development for a large IT company. Together we share stories about bringing God's love and healing power in everyday situations at work and home. We discuss how we are called to encourage one another in the church and how together we operate as as a healing community.
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Equipped to HealEpisode 1 - Series 2 with Roy Godwin and the Way of BlessingWelcome back! We start Series 2 with an interview with Roy Godwin. He and his wife Daphne were in leadership at Ffald y Brenin Retreat Centre in Wales where they saw God do amazing things for over 20 years. Roy is the author of the best-selling ‘The Grace Outpouring’ and his latest book ‘The Way of Blessing – stepping into the mission and presence of God,’ has attracted lots of media attention. Roy broadcasts and both he and Daphne speak internationally at Conferences and Leaders gatherings. He is the Founder of the global ‘Local House of Prayer‘ movement which is rapid...2020-08-3039 min
Living AdventurouslyWhy do you need to travel round the world when you can walk around Lewisham? Living Adventurously 46.Jack Cornish is a walker, an artist, and a Londoner. He works for the Ramblers charity, working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. Jack has walked the length of Britain and is slowly walking every single street in London. In his spare time Jack works on his art and mixes gin cocktails.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Outdoor Rocks, a carefully curated showcase of adventure films.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!) 2020-08-1857 minThe Amateur HourFree as a BirdMeet Sabine Bird. Endurance athlete, coach and community volunteer with Veris Cycling. Born to explore and push boundaries, Sabine discovered endurance riding back in 2013. So began a love for a sport which has taken her around Australia and overseas to New Zealand and America. With a supportive partner and have-a-go approach to life, Sabine has found the perfect sport to complement her active mind and in the process, bring others into the journey. * Getting sore from training? Strengthen your body with Pilates. At ‘Relax Smart Pilates’ you can increase your flexibility, strength and alignment. All of which contribute to injury prev...2020-08-161h 02
Living AdventurouslyChange is always good; attempting things out of your comfort zone is important. Living Adventurously 44.Danny Bent was voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK, and one of the 50 most inspirational people in London. He is an award winning author and journalist, Guinness World Record holder, and celebrated adventurer and community leader.Danny helps people who feel chained by life to break free, come together and realise they are capable of the incredible. Creating happier lives, more powerful leaders and encouraging the artists of life to create.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, a small charity doing big things to protect...2020-08-041h 07The Amateur HourStrength of Will, Part TwoWilliam Celis returns to tell us about all things cycling! He shares his favourite racing stories, bikes, local and world tour cyclists, providing insight all the time into how his mind operates in such an unpredictable and challenging sport. With a fun Q&A segment at the end, you’re going to love hearing how this BMX legend throws himself into the sport of cycling! * Getting a sore back from training? Strengthen your body with Pilates. At ‘Relax Smart Pilates’ you can increase your flexibility, strength and alignment. All of which contribute to injury prevention and improved performance. Find Relax Smart...2020-07-2958 minThe Amateur HourCate Wray: One LifeMeet Cate Wray. Cyclist and Crankin Wheel Women co-founder. Cate’s story is one of resilience, tenacity and self-belief. Growing up in Gosnells the youngest of four siblings, she learned quickly to fight for her place at the table. A talented swimmer before leaving school at 15 for hairdressing, Cate wanted to be the best whilst also maintaining her independence. Facing a series of setbacks as an adult, Cate rediscovered her zest for life through hard work, love and support, and a responsibility towards those close to her. Finding cycling was the icing on the cake as Cate regained her competitive ed...2020-06-241h 39The Amateur HourAll ClarkeHow do you complete 16 Ironman triathlons consecutively?! Fremantle legend Shane Clarke opens up in this episode, sharing with listeners his love for exercise; including family in the journey every step of the way, and how the right mindset can bring about great success, yet also longevity in what can be a demanding sport.2020-06-1032 minThe Amateur HourStrength of Will, Part OneMeet Will Celis, a Colombian born BMX rider who competed for his country on the world stage. Hear about growing up in a third world country, following your dreams despite horrific setbacks and giving back to a sport that you love.2020-05-271h 05
Dear SallyWE'RE BACKSo we took a hiatus because we needed to refresh and recharge. But we're back with Season 2!!!! We hope you Love our questions and hilarity.
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Living AdventurouslyThe Hardest Part of an Adventure is Coming Home Again - Living Adventurously 31Clare Nattress and Matty Waudby cycled round the world together. Clare is a PhD Candidate Arts Researcher & Lecturer and an artist. Matty is an adventurous creative with a love for bicycles, camping and the great outdoors. He aims to create inspirational imagery that documents human interaction with nature and to show that there is always more than we realise outside the front door. (Matty created the funky logo for my podcast!) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me try...2020-05-1232 min
There Are Other RiversThe Last Day: to the SourceThe Last Day: to the Source “I know that it might be better for you to come out from under your might-have-beens, into the winds of the world.” “Beep... beepbeepbeepbeep... BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP.” I know instantly where I am. It is a new day. India. I feel fired with purpose. It is the last day. I step over the sleeping night watchman and out of the dingy lodge. I start to walk. Really walk. I walk through the hilltop town past all the sweepers. I return the cheery greeting from the chai stal...2020-05-0607 minThere Are Other RiversFreedomFreedom “But the word timshel – “thou mayest” – that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open... Why, that makes a man great... He can choose his course and fight it through and win.” How often do you wake in the morning with no idea where you will sleep that night? It is a hard way to live but sooner or later I miss it when I am not doing it. It is a declaration of independence. We hold these truths to be self-evi...2020-05-0403 minThere Are Other RiversAfternoonAfternoon “I have always lived violently, drunk hugely, eaten too much or not at all, slept around the clock or missed two nights of sleeping, worked too hard and too long in glory or slobbed for a time in utter laziness. I’ve lifted, pulled, chopped, climbed, made love with joy and taken my hangovers as a consequence, not as a punishment.” Brown grass and scrubby bush have replaced the lush fields and palm trees. It reminds me of central Mozambique. I’m annoyed at myself for thinking that. Why can’t I just enj...2020-04-3009 minThere Are Other RiversReligionReligion “I have no bent towards gods. But I have a new love for that glittering instrument, the human soul.” Religion is an integral part of India. Even my river is a goddess, revered at shrines along her course. Pilgrims come from all over to bathe in her sacred waters. Every day I walk past temples, churches and mosques. I share the road with sadhus, wandering holy men. We walk side by side in amiable silence. I pass men dressed as gods (perhaps gods dressed as men too). Buses and car...2020-04-2706 minThere Are Other RiversNoonNoon “And it never failed that during the dry years the people forgot about the rich years, and during the wet years they lost all memory of the dry years. It was always that way.” The sun is at its highest point. I am at my lowest. I walked and walked until now I just have to stop. My clothes are soaked with sweat. A prickly heat rash rages round my waist, across my shoulders, through my armpits and round my heels. It stings and it itches, but only when I think...2020-04-2605 minThere Are Other RiversPeoplePeople “I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen.” The people I meet are a highlight of the journey. I meet good people, kind people, funny people, mad and sad and one or two bad people. But mostly it is a random selection of good people. Many invite me to their homes for chai, for food or to spend the night. One day a stylish man stops his motorbike to chat for a few minutes. His hair is swept back, he has a big bus...2020-04-2503 minThere Are Other RiversLandscapeLandscape “And then – the glory – so that a cricket song sweetens his ears, the smell of the earth rises chanting to his nose, and dappling light under a tree blesses his eyes. Then a man pours outward, a torrent of him, and yet he is not diminished. And I guess a man’s importance in the world can be measured by the quality and number of his glories.” Most adventures revolve around beautiful landscapes and impressive wildness. But not this trip. This project was about normal-ness. I was not seeking the Top Ten Tour...2020-04-2303 minThere Are Other RiversCuriosityCuriosity “I’ve never been content to pass a stone without looking under it. And it is a black disappointment to me that I can never see the far side of the moon.” Go somewhere new, try something different and life fizzes with questions. What will happen? How will my life change? How will I change my life? No imagination has ever conjured up anything so unique, vivid and complex as any view on this planet. I am fascinated by what lies around the next corner. Like the lucky dip at a...2020-04-2003 minThere Are Other RiversAloneAlone “All great and precious things are lonely.” Odd choice, India, if I wanted to be alone. But being alone is an important part of my journeys. Alone time. A lonely time. Alone with all of India. I feel more alone when I’m jostled by a billion strangers than somewhere wild and empty. But what is alone? Alone might be out in the hot scrub, watched by nervous deer. The only sound inside my head is my heart thumping. Everything is motionless except for the crunch of a family of...2020-04-1702 minThere Are Other RiversSimplicitySimplicity “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! We are happy in proportion to the things we can do without.” A couple of years ago I was out on the crumpled ice of the frozen Arctic Ocean. It was bitterly cold. And I was deliriously happy. It was the stark simplicity of life out on the ice that I enjoyed so much. I had very few things to focus on each day, but I had to do each one to the best of my ability. If I did not then the consequences in those conditions could...2020-04-1604 minThere Are Other RiversEscapeEscape “For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one thing and they want something more. And this is said in disparagement, whereas it is one of the greatest talents the species has and one that makes it superior to animals that are satisfied with what they have.” Head thumping heat shimmering sun beating. Loneliness in crowds of foreign tongues staring at one foreign face. Bruised feet dragging spirit bruised shoulders slumped. Can’t think. Can’t speak. Just walk. The monotony of the open road. These...2020-04-1503 minThere Are Other RiversSunriseSunrise “And the world opened out. And a day was good to awaken to. And there were no limits to anything. And the people of the world were good and handsome. And I was not afraid anymore.” It is the chai stall’s busiest hour of the day. The chai man is bustling slickly through his well-practiced movements. The cup of tea is a small part of his customers’ day, but to him it is the most important. The care he devotes to his task reflects that. It seems a good strategy f...2020-04-1407 min
Living AdventurouslyExploring takes you in Circles - Living Adventurously 26Chris Goddard is the Yorkshire Map Maker. He has been exploring and mapping his local landscapes ever since he was a child, spurred on by curiosity and a love of being outdoors. Chris dedicates his passion for exploring the minutiae of the world to creating intricate, beautiful books about the woods and moors around his home. He says, "My mother said I was born a good century too late and should have been out exploring and mapping the world in the age of empire. Yet the exploring I like to do need not be particularly exotic, rather it j...2020-04-1429 minDear SallyFallon's First Love and HopeToday's episode is a nerve-racking one, for I, your host, talk about my first Love. Today we have a new guest who likes cats and we talk about many different random things.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fallon-alastair/support2020-04-121h 11There Are Other RiversGoGo “The virus of restlessness begins to take possession of a wayward man, and the road away from here seems broad and straight and sweet.” An urge builds in me, a voice in one everlasting whisper, day and night repeated until I just have to go. It doesn’t really matter where I go. All that matters is that I go. Somewhere different. Somewhere new. Maybe I get bored with where I am. Maybe the restless dissatisfaction rises from everything being too familiar, too easy. Whatever the cause, being in motion feels go...2020-04-1103 minThere Are Other RiversDawnDawn “It was a morning like other mornings and yet perfect among mornings.” I walk quietly past the night watchman, bundled in blankets and snoring on the floor. I step out of the lodge. I’m out into the world. I have begun. Dawn will come quickly. But not yet. My pack feels comfortable. It’s as small as I could manage, but we can’t travel without baggage. We carry it wherever we go, even when we’re trying to leave it all behind. I glance up at the dark sky. I...2020-04-0905 minThere Are Other RiversAuthor's Note“For I have discovered that there are other rivers. And this my boys will not know for a long time nor can they be told. A great many never come to know that there are other rivers.” ~ John Steinbeck “Maatraan thottathu malligaikku manam irukkum.” “The far-off jasmine flower smells sweeter.” Author’s Note First of all, here’s what this book is not: • A book about India.• A chronological account of a coast-to-coast walk across southern India.• An epic adventure tale. So what is it? Primarily this book i...2020-04-0607 min
The Doorstep MileBeginningsBeginnings *I felt nervous and longed to change my mind. A clock ticked and tocked on the mantelpiece. The small office smelled of magnolia paint and aftershave. I felt nervous because the first year of my teaching career had gone well, and this dramatic change in direction was not a sensible career decision. That small moment in that everyday setting was the beginning of a radical new trajectory for me.'I am sorry, but I have decided to leave.''Oh dear. Where are you going?'...2020-04-0302 minThe Doorstep MileTo be rather than to seemTo be rather than to seem Esse quam videri is a pithy, challenging phrase from Cicero. It translates as ‘to be, rather than to seem’. It flew on Birdie Bowers’ sledging pennant as he trekked to the South Pole with Captain Scott. Birdie was one of the most impressive, genuine humans I have ever read about. I use esse quam videri as an opportunity to turn the mirror on myself from time to time and ask myself some questions. Am I a runner? But do I actually run? Often and far and fast? Or do I jus...2020-03-2902 minThe Doorstep MileProgress or successProgress or successThis final section of the book encourages you not to get going and keep going. It also urges you to aim bigger and bolder than you might naturally be inclined to do. I find it harder to do this when I judge myself against the yardstick of ‘Success’ [measured against a goal post or other people] rather than ‘Progress’ [measured against my past self].While my ego used to want to compete with other people, I have learned that this is a pointless race, a recipe for resentment and unhappin...2020-03-2603 minThe Doorstep MileMicroadventuresMicroadventuresAs my own attempts to live adventurously evolved from jumping on planes to distant continents, I began to develop the idea of microadventures. They have been part of my effort to learn to look for the opportunities amongst the constraints of life.I never imagined how helpful the principal would be for me, both in the literal sense of squeezing exercise and fresh air around the margins of my days, but also as a metaphor to help with everything I do.I had become more aware of how many...2020-03-2405 minThe Doorstep MileThe jumpThe jumpIt is a hot summer’s day. The sparkling river below is enticing. You’d love to take the plunge. It would feel glorious in there – so much better than being stuck here, hot and bothered like everyone else. But rather than leaping in, you remain on the riverbank feeling nervous. Vulnerable. You think to yourself, ‘What if it’s cold?’ You mop your brow and fret, ‘Oh, respectable people like me shouldn’t be doing stuff like this.’ You clutch tightly at the towel around your body, unwilling...2020-03-2103 minThe Doorstep MileSliding doorsSliding doorsAn innocuous decision can set off a ripple effect that changes your life, like the butterfly effect or a sliding doors moment. One choice, two directions for your life. Scene: The kitchen table, rain fallingIt would be wonderful to take good photographs. I’d love to capture the memories of my daughter growing up and our lovely holidays together. I can’t afford a big camera. I’m not artistic. My photos are always rubbish. The End.Scene: The kitchen table, windows o...2020-03-1902 minThe Doorstep MileAn invitation to the partyAn invitation to the partyA company once invited me to their offices to give a talk about my favourite books. They suggested I talk for half an hour or so about six books I loved. It was a literary version of Desert Island Discs. It sounded interesting as well as a deliciously hard selection to make. I like books. I’ve read more than six. I’m quite happy about giving talks. I replied, ‘hell yeah!’So why did I feel unusually nervous on my way to the event?I was wo...2020-03-1105 minThe Doorstep MileThe imposter syndromeThe imposter syndrome The majority of bold ideas are extinguished by nothing more than the top two inches of our heads – our brains. The whole world is waiting if only we can overcome the space between our ears and get out there.Often the biggest challenge of all is persuading ourselves to enter the race in the first place. We write ourselves off before we have even tried because we think we do not belong. Welcome to the Imposter Syndrome! This is an excellent time to debunk the myth that writing is o...2020-03-1007 minThe Doorstep MileWhere did it all go wrong?Where did it all go wrong?When I give talks at primary schools, I sometimes ask, 'who would like to cycle around the world?' Every child flings an arm in the air.Ask the same question to a roomful of adults and the response is very different. You get some chuckles at such a childish question. One or two eye-rolls ('of course I'd love such an adventure, but it's obviously not realistic for me – I'm a normal person, not an AdventurerTM.') And much muttering about pension plans, dodgy kne...2020-03-0605 min
Living AdventurouslyI'm Out Of My Depth, Let's Do It // I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again. Living Adventurously 19.Boff Whalley, from the band Chumbawamba is a keen runner, never happier than when mud-splattered and gasping up on the windy hills of West Yorkshire. He is also a playwright, the founder of Commoners Choir, and the author of Run Wild - an account of his experiences as a fell runner.I arrived at Boff's house after a long day in the saddle. His family welcomed me and plied me with cups of tea and a veggie burger in the sort of living room I would love to have one day: filled with quirky art and design, masses...2020-03-0346 minThe Doorstep MileSay No MoreSay no moreAbove my desk, written in thick green chalk, are the words ‘Hell Yeah, or No’. It is a useful aide-memoire from the writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers. Saying ‘yes’ to things is an excellent way of opening up your life to serendipity and adventure. But first, you need to carve out enough time to be able to capitalise on those opportunities. You also need time to do the grinding, unglamorous, lonely work that – eventually, possibly – might one day lead to the exciting invitations. To be able to say ‘yes’, you first need to...2020-02-2904 minThe Doorstep MileThe epidemic of busynessThe epidemic of busynessThis is an era of insanity. We have become lunatics, suffering under an epidemic of busyness. When did anyone last say, ‘gosh, I don’t really have anything to do today.’If you’re reading this on your phone, I know you’ve checked social media or email in the past five minutes. If you’re listening to my dulcet tones, I bet you’ve cranked me up to double speed. And if you’re reading a paper book, you’re probably on the loo. So much for my beloved literar...2020-02-2707 minThe Doorstep MileFollow your dreams, slowlyFollow your dreams, slowlyFollow your dreams – the nafforism that launched a thousand soft-focus Instagram posts and made a million people feel bad about themselves.There is a core of truth to it though. Given all the meandering paths and turning points that make up a life, it is tragic not to at least try to move in the direction of your dreams. One day too soon, we will be dead. So why do we persevere with things that suck our soul? If you must do the job, then fair enough. But if...2020-02-2303 minThe Doorstep MileSay yes moreSay yes moreOnce I started going on adventures, I fell deeply in love with the world of travel, expeditions and endeavour. The more I learned, the more I wanted to know. As I travelled further, I realised how little I had seen and how much there was to do in life. Would I like to go there? Yes! Am I up for this challenge? Yes! Every journey gave me ideas for new ones. Life was exciting!Mountains, deserts, jungles, cities, savannah: whatever it was, I wanted it all. I was greedy...2020-02-2204 minThe Doorstep MileLiving adventurously changes with timeLiving adventurously changes with timeEveryone’s definition of living adventurously is unique. I love that. It could be crossing a desert or cross-dressing, running a marathon or running a non-profit.Not only that, our own answers change over time. When I first got a taste for adventure as a teenager, it was simply for the fun of it. Climbing hills and looking around at the view, leaning hard in a heeling dinghy. These things are enjoyable. We should not make the mistake of seeing fun as flippant or something to save fo...2020-02-1506 minThe Doorstep MileWhat does living adventurously mean?What does living adventurously mean?I have been hooked on adventure since the age of 18. I began by reading Ranulph Fiennes, Dervla Murphy and Benedict Allen when I should have been revising for my A-Levels. Most of my heroes were adventurers and writers. I wanted that world for myself.I spent the best part of the next 20 years crossing continents, oceans and deserts in pursuit of ‘adventure’. I cycled tens of thousands of miles, camped for a thousand nights or more and travelled through almost a hundred countries. I wanted excitement, challenge, hard...2020-02-1305 minThe Doorstep MileSkinny DippingSkinny dippingIt is a hot summer’s day. The sparkling river below is enticing. You’d love to take the plunge. It would feel glorious in there – so much better than being stuck here, hot and bothered like everyone else. But rather than leaping in, you remain on the riverbank feeling nervous. Vulnerable. You think to yourself, ‘What if it’s cold?’ You mop your brow and fret, ‘Oh, respectable people like me shouldn’t be doing stuff like this.’ You clutch tightly at the towel around your body, unwilling...2020-02-1201 min