Why serving yourself first is the only authentic way to truly serve others.

#MutualityMatters #MessyMidlife #AuthenticLiving

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About my guest Jody Brooks:

Jody Arran Brooks is a midlife transition and workplace coach who helps adults 35+ move from overwhelm, anxiety, and loss of identity into clarity and purpose. Drawing on his own messy midlife turning point, he guides clients through his Nine Principles of Authentic Living to reconnect with their values and rediscover joy. Jody also facilitates men’s groups in the homelessness and addiction sector, bringing deep compassion, integrity, and real‑world experience to every conversation.

What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

02:30 Jody Brooks joins the conversation

05:00 Discovering mutuality through volunteering

07:30 The people pleaser and childhood survival

10:00 Dopamine, endorphins and the hormones of singularity

13:00 Oxytocin, serotonin and the chemistry of connection

16:00 Why anxiety and overwhelm are off the scale

19:00 The emptiness at the bottom of the scroll

22:00 Belonging and being seen, heard and listened to

25:00 The conspiracy of chasing the wrong things

28:00 Gender, labels and the pressure to conform

31:00 Toxic masculinity versus negative masculinity

34:00 Messy midlife is not a crisis, it is a calling

37:00 Picking up the pen to write the next chapter

40:00 Put your own oxygen mask on first

#ConnectionChemistry #ConsciousAwakening #SelfServiceFirst

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www.authenticcoaching.me

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Why the experience of being human matters more than any title or outcome.

#Phenomenology #EmpathyMatters #HumanConnection

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What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

02:00 Discovering phenomenological research

04:00 The power of asking what was that like

06:00 From executive coach to curious inquirer

08:00 The world of the nonexecutive chairman

10:00 Autonomy in relationship ebook launch

12:00 Real people versus not real people

14:00 Remembering everyone is just human

#ConsciousLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #BeingSpace

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How walking the wild landscapes of Ireland awakens the father energy within us all ~ and hold space for the ultimate celebration of the divine feminine.

#FatherEnergy #RitesOfPassage #WildIreland

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About my guest Niels Vantzuriel:

Niels is a Rite of Passage facilitator who has spent over a decade guiding women into Ireland’s wild landscapes and forgotten sacred sites. Far from tourist paths, he leads profound spiritual ceremonies that help women navigate life transitions, step into empowerment, and embrace the next chapter of their lives.

What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

02:30 Niels Vantzuriel joins the conversation

05:00 Growing up without a father figure

07:30 Developing feminine energy before masculine

10:00 Meeting Elizabeth and the call to ground

13:00 The year long preparation for iboga

16:00 A seven day ceremony of humility

19:00 The unwavering strength of father energy

22:00 Walking the land through rain and storm

25:00 Consistency as love made visible

28:00 The danger of rushing spiritual experience

31:00 Power and the responsibility it brings

34:00 Living offline in a hypnotic world

37:00 Setting boundaries as sacred masculine work

40:00 Integration and being witnessed by tribe

#SpiritualGrounding #SacredMasculine #DeepIntegration

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Where to find Niels Vantzuriel:

https://adventuresinquietplaces.info/

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Why your emergency energy reserve is quietly destroying your health, your mood, and your ability to make good decisions.

#BurnoutPrevention #EnergyManagement #SelfCare

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What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

00:15 Introduction to over-revving concept

00:25 Exploring exhaustion and overwhelm

00:40 Friend mentions going into second wind

00:55 Second wind as survival technique

01:15 Second wind not meant as lifestyle

01:30 Why we use second wind habitually

01:45 More productivity from less rest

02:00 Progress oriented culture drives overwork

02:15 Digging into energy reserves

02:30 Reserve tank analogy explained

02:50 Reserves needed for illness and crisis

03:05 Recovering from empty reserves is harder

03:20 Resting just enough to function

03:35 Constantly running on relatively empty

03:50 Over-revving to maintain same pace

04:05 Childhood memory of being overtired

04:20 Running on fumes without awareness

04:35 Overtired behavior has frenetic edge

04:50 Sugar high versus true energy

05:05 Sent to rest despite feeling energized

05:20 Second wind is emergency fail safe

05:35 Deposit account not for casual use

05:50 Signs you have this habit

06:05 Never feeling completely rested

06:20 Irritated by things more than usual

06:35 Well rested people stand out clearly

06:50 They seem younger calmer and wiser

07:05 They make better choices consistently

07:20 Wish for a restorative week ahead

07:35 Check out other episodes online

#Wellbeing #Restoration #TruthAndTranscendence

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Why your very existence is the ultimate jackpot and how reframing transforms everything.

#ReframingYourMind #PhilosophyOfEmotion #FeelingLucky

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About my guest Byron Athene:

Byron has been interested in the fields of philosophy and psychology since 1991. He had a debilitating stutter his whole life but developed a growth mindset, trained to become a therapist, coach and has now developed his own therapeutic approach. Byron is also a trainer and author but would firstly describe himself as a philosopher.

What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

02:30 Byron Athene joins the conversation

05:00 The power of existential reframing

07:30 Calculating the impossible odds of being born

10:30 Your existence matters more than any problem

13:30 Why contrast theory fails to explain emotions

16:30 Disproving the function theory of negative emotions

19:30 The inevitability theory and why it is wrong

22:30 Introducing the Genie Lamp hypothesis

25:30 How babies use crying to communicate needs

28:30 The birth of bad emotion from unmet desires

31:30 Why we self generate our own suffering

34:30 Applying philosophical inquiry to everyday therapy

37:30 Breaking cycles of emotional self harm

40:00 Finding Your Power to Resilience book launch

#EmotionalResilience #ConsciousnessShift #GrowthMindset

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https://byronathene.com

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Why the most qualified person often misses what the untrained eye sees.

#TruthAndTranscendence #HumanPotential #Consciousness

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What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

00:05 Water stains appear on Catherine's porch

00:25 A trained carpenter examines the damage

00:45 Carpenter suggests major exterior work

01:05 An untrained friend visits the porch

01:15 Friend spots a tiny pinpoint hole

01:25 Thirty five entry points quickly identified

01:45 Catherine questions her own perceptual blindness

02:00 The danger of assuming others capabilities

02:20 People are not simple or predictable

02:30 The diamond metaphor for human complexity

03:00 Assume we know almost nothing

03:15 Knowing others is an expansive adventure

03:35 Practical life still requires some judgment

03:50 Remember all experience with others is limited

04:15 Stay open to new impressions daily

04:30 Apply openness to strangers and news

05:00 Take a fresh look at yourself

05:15 More within you remains undiscovered

05:25 Have a week filled with wonder

#SelfDiscovery #OpenMind #BeyondLabels

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From a near-death awakening to healing thousands through music and connection.

#ConsciousnessRising #HealingThroughMusic #MindfulLiving

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About my guest Harry Lloyd aka Waiting for Smith:

Harry travelled across Cuba for 2 months on a motorbike, and learned to play the maraka. Moved to Paris, learned French and became a ski instructor. Learned Russian, broke his back, died for 5 minutes and came back to life. Realised he wanted to do music, struggled with mental health and thoughts of not wanting to be here. Moved to Amsterdam, learned Dutch and healed those struggles. Took a break in South Africa for 4 months in pursuit of happiness & healing, returned full of joy.

Realised he wanted to make music for people like US to feel more joyous, free, light and loved.

What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

02:00 Harry Lloyd joins the conversation

04:30 Navigating life's unexpected setbacks gracefully

07:00 Becoming a father and choosing presence

10:00 The second wave of consciousness awakening

13:00 Discovering aliveness in a South African cafe

16:00 Writing songs from joy not pain

19:00 The I Like Life audience connection ritual

22:30 Creating live meditation through music

26:00 Balancing mass appeal with spiritual meaning

29:30 Breaking barriers between different music fans

33:00 Growing up surrounded by comedians and creators

36:30 Reimagining education for future consciousness

40:00 Advice for those raising collective consciousness

43:00 Final gratitude and where to connect

#SpiritualAwakening #ConnectionMatters #WaitingForSmith

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https://waitingforsmith.co.uk

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Discover why trusting your gut might be smarter than following the manual—and when logic should lead instead.

#SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #MindBodyConnection

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What we discussed:

00:00 Welcome to Truth and Transcendence

00:15 Balancing theoretical thinking with felt experience

00:35 Why experience matters most in life

01:05 Relationship story: when theory overrides feeling

02:00 Intellectual conversations versus emotional connection

02:30 The cost of applying theory to relationships

03:30 Manuals versus feeling your way through

04:00 Corporate world demands credentials and evidence

05:00 Trusting gut instincts in current work

06:00 Buying property: balancing heart and practical facts

07:00 Ignoring theory or feeling both carry costs

08:00 Final reflection and website information

#ConsciousLiving #PersonalGrowth #TrustYourGut

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