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The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#86 - The Tyranny of Either-OrWe take complex situations and make them binary, which means we miss all the nuance. In this episode I talk about the the space where most of life actually happens.You can read my latest newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts2025-07-2208 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#85 - The Geography of MissingAfter twenty-three years of guiding, I share the raw truth about what it costs to live other people's adventures while missing your own life. This deeply personal reflection explores what I call the "geography of missing" - all the spaces where I should have been but wasn't - and examines the weight of constantly being outside my own existence.From missed family moments to my decision to finally step back from scheduled guiding, I explore the emotional reality of a life spent creating magic for others while my own relationships learned to exist without me. It's honest...2025-07-1518 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#84 - Stop Fighting Battles You Can't WinYou can't control your anxious thoughts any more than you can control your heartbeat, but you can control how you respond to them. Instead of being a dictator demanding your anxiety disappear, become a collaborator who works with it as information rather than an enemy. The shift from fighting your thoughts to managing your response is what moves you from suffering to actual peace with yourself.Read the full newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/stop-fighting-battles-you-can-never-winVisit my website here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/2025-06-1005 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#83 - The Silent Suffering That's Eating You AliveWhen you keep your problems locked in your head, they grow and distort because they never face reality - your mind isn't meant to store unprocessed pain, and problems that live only in your thoughts can't be solved. This is why talking works, whether through therapy, journaling, or friends - not because others have magic answers, but because translating internal chaos into words forces clarity and makes overwhelming feelings take concrete shape. Most people suffer in silence thinking nobody cares, but this belief is often just fear disguised as strength.Read the newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit...2025-06-0306 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#82 - The Fundamental Misunderstanding That's Destroying Your LifeIn this episode, I explore what might be the most fundamental misunderstanding about human fulfillment: our obsession with happiness. I argue that happiness is fool's gold that makes you fragile and dependent on circumstances, while peace operates from a completely different paradigm - it's not something you achieve, but something you recognize that's already present. The key insight is that peace makes you unshakeable, not because nothing can hurt you, but because you can be hurt without being destroyed.Read the full newsletter: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/stop-chasing-happiness-and-start-finding-peaceVisit my website here:https://gerryvanderwalt...2025-05-2708 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#81 - Reclaiming the Boundary Between Work and RestWe've forgotten the essential rhythm between effort and rest, mistaking constant availability for dedication when it's really just fear. Without clear boundaries, work invades every corner of life while our bodies and relationships crumble. True performers understand that weekends aren't optional—they're the counterbalance that makes sustained excellence possible. When we respect this boundary, we can fully engage in work knowing rest awaits, and fully surrender to rest knowing when to return. It takes courage to set these limits in a culture obsessed with productivity, but remember: neither work nor rest finds its full power without the other....2025-05-2007 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#80 - Are You Smart Enough to Realize That Being Smart Isn't Enough?High IQ doesn't guarantee happiness. In fact, brilliant people often live the loneliest lives.This episode breaks down how overdependence on pure intellect - while ignoring emotional and social skills - creates massive blind spots. These gaps wreck relationships, tank careers, and even damage your health.I'll share insights on three types of intelligence (IQ, EQ, SQ) and why the smartest person in the room often stays trapped. From workplace disasters to relationship failures to physical breakdowns - we'll see how your greatest asset becomes your worst enemy.Read the full newsletter here: 2025-05-1308 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#79 - New Content That MattersIn this episode I share some new blog posts that has some great value. You can link to the newsletter and the blog below:Newsletter: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/landscapes-insights-and-what-s-nextBlog: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/insights/2025-05-0606 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#78 - The Things We Pretend Don't ExistJust because you don't believe in gravity doesn't mean it won't kill you when you step off a cliff.This morning, I woke up feeling like sh*t. Low. Not physically. Mentally. That heavy cloud that sits on your chest. The one that makes getting out of bed feel like crawling through mud. Maybe you know it. Maybe you pretend you don't.And right there, in that space between recognizing the feeling and deciding what to do with it, lives today's conversation.Read the newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/when-things-don-t-exist-until-they-destroy-you2025-04-0810 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#77 - When There's Nowhere to Hide From YourselfIn this episode, I explore our deeply ingrained habit of avoiding self-reflection and the transformative power of sitting with our own uncomfortable thoughts. Through personal experiences like facing a complete whiteout in Svalbard and coaching exercises where clients confront their unfiltered minds, I discuss how we've become addicted to distractions that keep us from truly meeting ourselves. You can read this newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/what-are-you-actually-avoiding2025-04-0106 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#76 - The Void Between SummitsIn this episode, I explore the vital space between achievements—the emotional void that follows our greatest triumphs. Drawing from my Arctic expedition experiences, I discuss why this post-accomplishment crash isn't failure but a necessary part of growth. I share insights on navigating this empty period, emphasizing that avoiding life's peaks to escape the valleys leads to mere existence, not living. This episode offers practical advice for honoring the void while preparing for your next summit, encouraging listeners to embrace both the heights and depths of a fully-lived life.You can read this newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.ki...2025-03-2508 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#75 - Your life task and making storiesWelcome to Monday!We are the only mammal on the planet that gets born without a purpose or exact plan as to what we're supposed to do with our life.It's up to you to find your life task and making stories is a great way to taste some of what life has to offer and the things that excite you!View the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/hMtDCjLzfqw2023-12-1108 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#74 - Simplifying and staying focused on what mattersWelcome to Monday!Whether you're trying to 'fix' something and work on self care or you have goals you're chasing, it's important to make sure you maintain focus and not get distracted which, in today's world, can be quite a challenge!Simplifying, not adding more, is the only way to go.You can find the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/b2yUSbr3YKY2023-12-0404 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#73 - Balancing work, relationships and personal goals and wellnessWelcome to Monday!Conversation around work-life balance can make us quite anxious as it often feels like a very challenging thing to navigate.By being aware of the three elements that you need to juggle - work, relationships and you - things might be a little easier to navigate.Clarity, communication, goals and understanding. In this episode I chat about these things and how you can deploy them to help you make sense of the different seasons we all naturally go through.Stay safe.And don’t forget to be...2023-11-2707 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#72 - Are you doing the right thing?Welcome to Monday!We all want to be better, do better and feel better and there are a lot of protocols and exercises you can deploy as a part of you self development and self care journey.But sometimes, when you're doing the one thing you know and do well, you might need to look at what else you can, and should, do in order to be better.You can find this video of the podcast by clicking here.2023-11-2005 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#71 - What do you want to feel?When you start down the road of self development and self care it can be difficult to keep going and keep staying on track. During times like these, try and imagine what that goal would FEEL like and then reverser engineer your actions from there. Chase the feeling!2023-11-1305 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#70 - Goals and doing the workWelcome to Monday. In this episode I share some thoughts on goals, doing the work and doing things today that you, 2 hours from now, will thank you for.2023-11-0608 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#69 - Self care snacks and feeling sorry for yourselfSelf care snacks could keep you going throughout the day. And feeling for yourself will never maker things better. Ever.2023-07-0410 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#68 - How do you structure your day?Do you plan ahead? Keep a task list? How do you structure your day?2023-06-2604 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#67 - One life - Make it countYou have one shot at this thing called life. Make it count. 2023-06-2202 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#66 - Failed at a goal? Get back on track!When you drop the ball and fail at a goal or habit you've set for yourself, pay the necessary cost and move on!2023-06-2004 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#65 - Choice, action, evidence, confidenceIn this episode I remind you of the stepping stones to take to build your confidence. And it all starts with choice. Welcome to Monday!2023-06-1903 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#64 - You can not control everythingOne of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety is our own perception of what we can and can not control. Once you start focusing on this, and put your attention on the things you can control, your life will start changing.2023-06-1504 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#63 - You're allowed to be happyStop comparing your happiness to other people. And stop thinking you don't deserve it. You're allowed to be happy!2023-06-1402 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#62 - Start in the darkA new day does not start at sunrise. It starts at midnight. In the dark. When you're wanting change in your life, more often than not you're also going to have to start in the dark.2023-06-1303 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#61 - Goals and your white whaleYou need goals in life.Ones that scare you a little.You need... a white whale!And you need to get away from the self-sabotaging thought that you don't deserve to set big goals and achieve them.Have a great week and welcome to Monday!Oh, and as always, don't forget to be awesome.2023-06-1206 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#60 - Anxiety and habitsAnxiety can be defined as "a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome".Anxiety, and the feelings it creates in us, urges us to do something and if we don’t find an answer, our brain finds a distraction to make us feel better.This can lead to anxious habits which not only fuels anxiety but can also be the cause of it.In this live stream we will unpack anxiety and habits in order to hopefully add some value to your own qu...2023-03-2427 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#059 - Getting out of your own wayIn this live stream, the first of my new weekly streams, I will share some food for thought on how you can recognise when you get in your own way and how you can, and this is the point, get out of your own way.You need to move past your own insecurities, fears, doubts, behaviour, addictions, beliefs regrets, coping mechanisms and the bullshit you sell yourself as to why you cannot do something or why you don’t deserve something or why you can’t be better.To me, there is nothing worse then seei...2023-03-1724 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#058 - Someone is still impersonating meThis has been going on for more than 3 years and it's reached the point where he is causing some very serious emotional and financial damage to people out there.Please be careful out there and make sure that if you engage with me it's only on platforms where I use my own name and am verified.You can find the podcast I mention in this episode here:https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/impersonating-gerry-and-wild-eyeStay safe and please let me know if I can help!!G.* * * ...2023-01-0915 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#057 - And that's it for 2022In this episode Gerry shares thoughts the year and the last Morning Coffee video.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-12-2310 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#056 - Authentic advice, December and the second last Morning CoffeeIn this episode Gerry shares thoughts on life coaching, photography and December.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-12-1913 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#055 - Update from ReykjavikIn this episode Gerry shares a quick update from Reykjavik.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-12-0609 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#054 - Update from ChicagoIn this episode Gerry shares a quick update from Chicago.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-12-0306 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#053 - Your second thing, being intentional and a busy weekIn this episode Gerry shares some thoughts why you need to have a second thing, being intentional and a short update on a busy week.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-2804 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#052 - Sleep, goals and doing little things every single dayIn this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on sleep, goals and doing something everyday to get closer to the things you want to achieve. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-2313 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#051 - HRV, starting things and taking care of yourselfIn this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on HRV, why you should be starting new things and why taking care of yourself is still thing.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-2206 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#050 - Discipline, temperance and a book you should readIn this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how you need to try and balance discipline and temperance and suggests a book you need to read.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-2108 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#049 - The next few weeks and pushing at your wallIn this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how pushing at your "wall" can affect your goals as well as an update of the next few weeks.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-1706 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#048 - Lions, hyenas and finding your campfireIn this episode Gerry shares some sightings from the Timbavati as well as why it's important to find your campfire.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-1605 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#047 - One is better than zeroIn this episode Gerry shares a simple truth - one is better than zero.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-0908 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#046 - Shoulder joints, a day off and Lake MichiganIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts shoulder joints, a day off after Sober October and filling up Lake Michigan.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-0307 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#045 - NSDR, Ah Nee Man and a chickenIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on NSDR, Ah Nee Man and a noisy chicken.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-0205 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#044 - Fun, paddleball and The ShiningIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts having REAL fun, paddleball and The Shining.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-11-0106 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#043 - Having fun, ego and living nowIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts ego, how we need to have more fun and the fact that we are alive... now!You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-2507 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#042 - Road rage, the festive season and photographing emotionsIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on road rage, how the upcoming festive season affects your mental health and photographing your emotions.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-2511 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#041 - Pain, pleasure and it's okay to be okayIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on dealing with pain and pleasure as motivators in life and how it's actually okay to be okay.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-2507 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#040 - Side hustle and levelling upIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on having a side hustle and levelling up.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-1906 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#039 - Good sleep, taking care of yourself and travelIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on getting good sleep, why taking care of yourself is non negotiable and travel.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-1709 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#038 - Pretending to drink coffee, a quick break and USA photo toursIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on people pretending to drink coffee on social media, a short break and upcoming photo tours in the USA.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-1008 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#037 - A fireside chat about cellphones, social media and being presentIn this episode Gerry has a conversation with Dickson Sakaya, a Maasai elder, about cellphones, social media and being present.2022-10-0517 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#036 - Sober October, rock bottom and feeling goodIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on Sober October, rock bottom and feeling good!You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-10-0308 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#035 - Leg day, goals and taking things one step at a timeIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on leg day, breaking down goals and taking things one step at a time.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-2305 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#034 - Fight, flight, being bored and petrichorIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on the fight - flight response, being bored and petrichor.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-2110 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#033 - Greenland, finding value in your work and a sore thumbIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on a new expedition to Greenland, finding value in your work and a sore thumb.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-2004 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#032 - Food neutrality, common sense and just being kindIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on food neutrality, deploying common sense and how just being kind is always the right thing to do!You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-1914 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#031 - Musical food for thought and weekly goalsIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on lyrics and how they make you think as well as setting small, weekly goals.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-1208 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#030 - Expectations and living in the momentIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on expectations and living in the moment.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-0705 min
The Gerry van der Walt Podcast#029 - Madikwe, the past and a fiery-necked nightjarIn this episode Gerry share some thoughts on Madikwe and the past.You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/2022-09-0304 min
The Photographer MindsetTaking Action, Adding Value, & Real vs. Digital Life with @gerryvanderwaltIn this episode Seth is joined by Gerry van der Walt (@gerryvanderwalt) an incredibly successful, efficient, and enthusiastic human being. Gerry is a traveler, photographer, online coach, and founder of "Wild Eye", a photographic touring and safari company. Gerry's principles and mindset are completely in sync with what we like to vouch for on the podcast so we knew he'd be a great guest to have on.In this episode we talk about how to avoid getting stuck, and why taking action is always the best step when "manifesting" rather than sitting and waiting for something to h...2022-09-021h 11