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Question This Life Have You Been To Stonehenge and Avebury? QTL | 032This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key Topics of discussion: - The host's return from a long trip to visit the south of England - first time seeing family in years - and visiting multiple enigmatic megalithic and Neolithic sites. - Observations about how quickly children develop in the matter of 2-3 years compared to adults - some key takeaways from spending time with a deep-thinking and insightful kid. - The importance of the dream state in ancient cultures throughout the world - man...

2021-10-2052 min

Question This Life Are You Aware Of Negative Thought Patterns? QTL| 031This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key Topics of discussion: PART 1 - How much we create a 'cocktail of worry' in our own minds - even from the most inocuous events - learning to spot this and not allow it to take control. - Update on last week's episode; that moment when you realise the worry you created in your mind and shared with your podcast audience was all much ado about nothing! Which is often the way... - Observing the things that...

2021-08-2841 min

Question This Life Are Your Words Succinct And Your Thoughts Useful? QTL | 030This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key Topics: PART 1 - Being succinct. The challenge of getting your thoughts out through your spoken word quickly and succinctly. - The challenges of being long-winded, struggling to get your thoughts out quickly. - The feeling like your words are slower than your thoughts - playing catch up with what's already coming out of your mouth. - The interesting different types of personalities that you come across in social situations - how people...

2021-08-0842 min

Question This Life Are You In Your Own Way? QTL | 029This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key Topics: - Continuing the reflections around being yourself in the moment, getting out of your own way - in the podcast as much as when performing on stage and in day-to-day life. - A new few comedy set reflections - calling the room, talking to the audience, feeling the vibes and tensions. - The idea that most audience members at a show want to see something, want the performer to do well - playing to this...

2021-07-2829 min

Question This Life Should You Care What Others Think About You? QTL | 28This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:17:31 | Part 2 | 00:17:31 - 00:34:34 | PART 1 - More detail about integrating good advice and philosophies gathered from deep conversations with experienced peers in your world. - When performing as a a comedian, the challenge of finding the balance between being 100% yourself, alert and ready for whatever happens in the moment - and sharing your written, thought-out ideas. - Accidentally 'being yourself' early on in comedy, and recognising this fact later in your career when yo...

2021-07-1934 min

Question This Life What Does It Mean To Be Yourself? QTL | 027This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:29:04 | Part 2 | 00:29:04 - 00:54:32 | PART 1 - The concept of 'being yourself'- what does it mean? In Lehman's terms. It's prevalence in the self help / motivation niche online. - The concept of 'being yourself' in the world of comedy. The idea of having long-term success and hitting new levels by 'finding yourself' on stage'. - The different 'schools of thought' and philosophies of what comedy is, and how 'being yoruself' plays a role in that...

2021-07-0854 min

Question This Life How Important Is Your Network? QTL | 026This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:24:39 | Importance of Network Part 2 | 00:24:39 - 00:35:08 | Leaving the legacy media, still (barely) watching sports PART 1 - The importance of where you place your attention and focus when going through challenging times. - Keeping chipping away at the things you know you need to be chipping away at. - Not getting complacent when things are going well, and not getting bogged down in the negative when things aren't going as expected. - Av...

2021-07-0135 min

Question This Life Will There Always Be Haters? QTL | 025This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Recapping a recent camping trip - reflecting on the importance of spending time in the wilderness. - Looking into a clear night sky. The concept of astrotheology, and the incredible monuments and traditions that are completely intertwined with the procession of the equinoxes. - The concept of 'Grounding' - looking at how we connect with nature physically/practically and spiritually. - How to know you're moving...

2021-06-2335 min

Question This Life How Much Do You Create Your Own Anxieties? QTL | 024This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - The meaning that comes attached onto objects, and events in our lives. - The anxieties and fears that come with overthinking, overanalysing and over complicating things in your mind. - How stress and worry often feels unproportionally strong compared to emotions like elation and relief. - The concept of getting out of your own way, putting the steps in to actively fix issues in life, accept...

2021-06-1417 min

Question This Life How Important Is Laughter? QTL | 023This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Getting back on stage, doing comedy again for the first time in 8 months - reflections. - Getting back into the gym to train Jiu Jitsu again for the first time in 8 months - reflections. - Finding a way to do things and create your own opportunities, workarounds, pathways. - The importance of being able to pursue your passions, keep part of your communities and do the th...

2021-06-0921 min

Question This Life Have You Missed Your Passions? QTL | 022This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. The theme of this week's show is how important it is to be able to pursue your life goals and passions at a time when millions around the world are unable to do so. For this episode we're trying something a little bit different. Since being able to join a training session with his Jiu Jitsu team for the first time in 8 months, the host of the shares his thoughts 'Before' and 'After'. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:36:47 | 'Before' the first trai...

2021-05-3126 min

Question This Life Can Your Passions Pay Your Bills? QTL | 021This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:36:47 | Cat update & other stuff from the week gone by. Part 2 | 00:36:47 - 01:08:35 | How to get unstuck in life; some personal experiences. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 ( Long Cat Update! ) - 4 months since adopting 2 kittens - the latest news. - The process of settling the cats in to their new surroundings after a long journey from the shelter; from their early anxious / crazy days to now very calm, comforta...

2021-05-251h 08

Question This Life Have You Ever Felt Stuck In Life? Just Keep An Open Mind. QTL | 020This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:26:56 | The importance of keeping an open mind. Part 2 | 00:26:56 - 01:05:46 | How to get unstuck in life; some personal experiences. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - The importance of keeping an open mind in all aspects of life. - The joy and an enrichment that comes from deep conversations with open-minded people. - How to have a useful and productive conversation with someone of a vastly different mindset / opinion to...

2021-05-181h 05

Question This Life Randonauts and The 2-Cup Method; Will You Take The Quantum Leap? QTL | 019This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. This is the next in a series of episodes that will discuss Quantum Leaps, Randonauts & The 2-Cup Method. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:16:26 | Catching up with your host. Part 2 | 00:16:26- 47:38:00 | Randonauts & The 2-Cup Method. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - Progression for some of the shows' host latest content projects - for work and passion. - How to get started as a digital freelancer, stand out from the beginning and how to get go...

2021-05-1047 min

Question This Life What's With Egypt's 3000 Tonne Unfinished Megalithic Structures? QTL | 018This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. This is the next in a series of episodes that will discuss Unfinished megalithic structures in Egypt. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:27:55 | Catching up with your host. Part 2 | 00:21:51 - 44:21:00 | Unfinished megalithic structures in Egypt. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - Progression for some of the shows' host latest content projects - for work and passion. - How to get started as a digital freelancer, stand out from the beginning and how to get go...

2021-05-0444 min

Question This Life Do You Suffer From Nightmares? QTL | 017This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. This is the next in a series of episodes that will discuss Nightmares, Sleep Paralysis and Lucid Dreaming. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:27:55 | Catching up with your host. Part 2 | 00:27:55 - 55:41:00 | The Wim Hof Method. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - The challenge and importance of learning a language when you move to a new city. Comparing learning languages as a kid vs as an adult. - The importance of close family and friends...

2021-04-2651 min

Question This Life Have You Tried The Wim Hof Method? QTL| 016This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. This is the first of many episodes that will touch on The Wim Hof Method. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:27:55 | Catching up with your host. Part 2 | 00:27:55 - 55:41:00 | The Wim Hof Method. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - Thanking the wide listener-ship of the audience so far across multiple continents. - Discussing where to post videos of the show. - Being a Pro Wrestling / Professional Wrestling fan, sharing this with a comedy friend whil...

2021-04-2057 min

Question This Life Can You Awaken Kundalini Energy by Meditating In A Lucid Dream? QTL | 015This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. This is the first of many episodes that will touch on Lucid Dreaming. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:27:55 | Catching up with your host. Part 2 | 00:27:55 - 55:41:00 | Lucid Dreams & Kundalini Energy Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - Catching up with an old friend - and meeting new people / making new ones. - The importance of first impressions, instinctual feelings that come around when you meet someone for the first time, matching energies quickly - or not...

2021-04-1355 min

Question This Life What Can You Learn From Lucid Dreams and Lucid Dreaming? QTL | 014This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. This is the first of many episodes that will touch on Lucid Dreaming. Part 1 | 00:00:00 - 00:23:00 | Catching up with your host. Part 2 | 00:23:00 - 01:03:06 | Lucid Dreaming Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Part 1 - Gratitude for a recent bicycle gifted to me from a loved one's parent's and what it means to recieve something like that in life. - The importance of 'cleaning your room' - making sure...

2021-04-051h 03

Question This Life What's Behind A Cat's Eyes & Is Clubhouse The Future? QTL | 013This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - What it's like living with two rescue kittens now after a few months. - What's consciousness from an intelligent pet's perspective - is value-based like human consciousness or something totally different? - Performing online with Zoom shows as a stand up comedian / entertainer when the stage is off limits. How it feels, the good and the bad sides. - Following the breadcrumbs and embracin...

2021-03-2937 min

Question This Life How To Stop Getting In Your Own Way And How Much Don't We Know About Ancient Anomalies? | QTL 012This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Moving around a lot as a kid - and how this impacts personality traits. - Shadow work, looking within, healing through contemplation, altered states of consciousness, breathing techniques. - A tendency to be too agreeable, and not be yourself or, think and speak your mind - due to pathologised mental, physical and spiritual blocks. - Coming to terms with your traits, calling them out, no...

2021-03-2258 min

Question This Life What's Your Sacrifice And What's The Antikythera Device? QTL | 011This episode of Question This Life is a solo episode with your host. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - The plan to structure these solo episodes from now on into 2 main parts; first a look at the week gone by from the host's perspective - with a focus on personal development, financial freedom, psychology, motivation, life as a freelancer, life as a comedian, as well as a second/third part that's more specifically about the topics of interest such as ancient history, alternative theories, out-of-place artefacts and m...

2021-03-1553 min

Question This Life Progress Not Perfection? QTL | 010This episode of Question This Life is Part 2 of a 2-Part conversation with friend and fellow comedian Brendon. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Revaluating/changing your values and surroundings rather than staying the same and becoming resentful when things aren't going as planned. - Changing your situation, following the call and moving to a new city that's more in line with what you want in life. - The limitations of books like 'The Secret' - and the importance of the hard work and imp...

2021-03-0837 min

Question This Life Is Life Just Suffering? QTL | 009This episode of Question This Life is Part 1 of a 2-Part conversation with friend and fellow comedian Brendon. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Consciously using the your time not to fuel anxieties and issues but rather to look inward and better understand yourself. - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, finding the right therapist, the first few sessions. - Suffering and sacrifice as inevitable concepts in life - how they help us find meaning. - Moving around a lot as a k...

2021-03-0138 min

Question This Life Working From Home? 008This episode of Question This Life is an intimate solo episode with the host of the show. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Identifying when it's time to take stock and re-evaluate your situation, potentially change something, scale, jump at a new opportunity. - Taking the decision to join a co-working space as an independent freelancer, pros/cons and first impressions. - The fact that the world is now working from home. - Converting a normal flat / home situation...

2021-02-2246 min

Question This Life Truth Stranger Than Fiction? w/ Justin Small 007This episode of Question This Life is the 5th part of a long-form discussion with fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small and includes a cameo from a special guest. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - The concept of speaking the truth, its mention in ancient texts and how being truthful influences real life. - Overcoming fear of confrontation and difficult conversations in order to be honest. - Trouble sleeping, waking up in the middle of the night. - Finding a...

2021-02-1534 min

Question This Life What Were The Ancients Up To? w/ Justin Small 006This episode of Question This Life is the 4th part of a long-form discussion with fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small and includes a cameo from a special guest. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - The enigmatic Paracas culture, elongated skulls through birth and cranial deformation found around the world, namely in Peru and Bolivia, showcased and best investigated by researcher Brien Forster's research and museum. - Gobekli Tepe - the worlds oldest megalithic super monument of 50 plus stone circles in what is modern day Tu...

2021-02-081h 02

Question This Life Are You Patient Enough With Yourself? w/ Justin Small 005This episode of Question This Life is the 3rd part of a long-form discussion with special guest, fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; - Multiple different avenues that exist to compliment stand-up comedy; writing, writers rooms, festivals, competitions. - Building an audience, the concept of true fans. Archetypes, avatars. - The challenge of not putting yourself under excessive pressure when pursuing mindfulness. - Billy Carson's excellent message that echoes ancient wisdom from pre-d...

2021-02-0146 min

Question This Life Can You Spot The Breadcrumbs? w/ Justin Small 004This episode of Question This Life is the 2nd part of a long-form discussion with special guest, fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small. Key topics of discussion in this episode include; Context and motivation behind moving from traditional career-based work to the online freelance world. Reflecting on the experience from time in the working/corporate world; offices, startups, companies - and using it to fuel new work opportunities. Identifying skills that you can sell online. Pivoting as you you spot the breadcrumbs and synchron...

2021-01-2554 min

Question This Life Do You Understand Yourself? w/ Justin Small 003This episode of Question This Life is a long-form discussion with fellow comedian and breadcrumb-follower Justin Small. He's a great guy with an awesome vibe - together we had a long-form conversation over several hours which I'll post in a few parts - this episode being Part 1 of the Series. Key topics of discussion include; Letting things land; the importance of reflection, managing at which goals you're aiming. Dealing with putting yourself "out there" - as a comedian, performer, host, spokesperson - both on stage, and online. Coming to terms with with self-scrutiny, inse...

2021-01-181h 11

Question This Life Too Agreeable For Your Own Good? 002In this episode we break down the challenges naturally agreeable people face in life. Key topics of discussion include; Agreeableness and disagreeableness as personality traits and virtues; and their importance in the workplace and other hierarchical structures. Learnings gathered from years of corporate rat race / ladder climbing in the big city feels by someone who's agreeable by nature. Avoiding confrontation and the impacts this has on your life and goals. The importance of reflecting on what you've learnt to date, setting goals and defining what you want from your life...

2021-01-1152 min

Question This Life Context: Why Question This Life? 001This introductory episode provides the context into how this podcast has come to fruition, as well as a brief introduction to the host, his background and life to date and the current vision for the podcast. We also establish early principles for the show which include; constantly keeping an open mind, questioning everything and everything, understanding no single person has the answers to everything, and the importance of constantly evolving. You can listen to the podcast at www.questionthislife.com, as well as all of the main podcast platforms. However you prefer to...

2021-01-1115 min