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Benji recounts another vehicle mishap, leading to a heartwarming tale of community support involving a helpful neighbour with a tractor. The conversation takes an intriguing turn when Benji wonders if AI could replicate the profound wisdom of philosopher Alan Watts. Could an AI, armed with Watts' vast catalog of talks, generate new insights and knowledge? Freddo contemplates the possibility that t...

The Story of My Dad That Died While Freddo initially shares lighthearted tales of joy and inspiration stemming from a mushroom ceremony, Benji throws a curveball with probing questions about Freddo's relationship with his parents. This unexpected twist leads to a poignant and deeply personal story: Freddo's discovery of his father's lifeless body when he was just 8 years old. Freddo re...

Whether you're facing challenges of your own or seeking inspiration, this podcast promises to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and possibility. Freddo chats with Brian Kinney, the face behind the Paralyzed Living YouTube channel.  Brian shares his remarkable journey from the moment he faced a life-altering spinal cord injury that left him paralysed from the nipples down to his incredible tra...

This episode is sure to leave you both entertained and inspired, with a reminder that life's disasters can sometimes lead to the most memorable and heartwarming moments. Benji takes us on another wild journey with one of his famous "vanecdotes."  It's a story that proves life can throw you the craziest curveballs, but it's your reaction that truly counts. Get ready for a hila...

Freddo talks about his latest YouTube video, where he answers the question “What advice would you have given yourself when you first got injured?” This prompts Benji to ask a series of leading questions that bring us to the heavy topic of the suicidal thoughts and depression that Freddo faced back then, and an impromptu trip down memory lane.  Details never spoken of on a public platform come to l...

We continue our glorious gratitude journey with serendipitous synchronicity as we are both in the honeymoon period of new romance and love, prompting questions on how we will remember these days through the lens of nostalgia one day, and how our future selves will thank us for being so present and grounded. What lessons are learned from previous life adventures that give such present day insight?...

Join Freddo and Benji in another thought-provoking and hilarious episode as they delve into the complex realms of mortality, wellbeing, and life's unexpected twists. We explore the reasons behind the traditional fear of death and ponder the contrasting emotions surrounding the loss of young versus old lives. Be prepared for laughter as Freddo recounts a daring encounter with a class of teenage...

In this shockingly honest episode, Freddo and Benji talk about the intricacies of new romance and Freddo's recent experience of being asked to go on another podcast to talk about sexual intimacy after a spinal cord injury, which inspires some unexpected revelations, including the importance of open and honest communication about things that were previously too embarrassing to share. Benji reco...

In this episode Freddo talks with Mickey Fitz, a close friend whose journey has taken him from the slopes of Morzine to the vibrant world of Formula E, and beyond, creating stunning films that captivate audiences worldwide. In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, we share deeply personal experiences and insights on how our friendship has grown and evolved over the last ten years. We del...

In this podcast, Freddo and Benji discuss the fascinating advances of Artificial Intelligence, and the potentially disconcerting future that lies before us as a species.  While Freddo mourns the loss of his job, Benji highlights the value of talk therapy for maintaining one's mental health.  Benji shares a hilarious anecdote about buying a flashy new e-bike and then forgetting the code after l...

Welcome to a captivating new episode of the podcast, where I am joined by the inspiring Brittney Neunzig from the Empowered Para YouTube channel.  In this engaging conversation, we explore a range of thought-provoking topics, each of which is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. We start by discussing the journey of coming to terms with paralysis, a challenge that both Brittney and I h...

- A tale of avalanche survival with Alastair Band -   Freddo talks with his friend Bandy, who survived being caught in an avalanche and breaking his back. Despite the trauma and physical limitations, he now has a fresh new outlook on life that he shares with us, along with valuable lessons learned.  We also discuss the polarity of his broken back versus Freddo’s own spinal cord injury wh...

Join us for a stimulating and lighthearted conversation about life and love, as we delve into a variety of topics that touch upon the human experience. We explore the transformative power of gratitude, reflect on the unexpected growth of our podcast, and take a trip down the rabbit hole of lucid dreaming and mushroom ceremonies. Benji shares his experiences of the joys and challenges of living wit...

In this episode of the Podcast, Fred invites his friend Simeon to take a deep dive into life and the milestone of turning 40. With a mix of light-hearted banter and more serious discussions, they explore the topics of loneliness, depression, self-comparison, and the meaning of success. From funny anecdotes to profound reflections, this episode is sure to bring a smile to your face as well as make...

Join us in this beautiful conversation as we delve into the importance of self-care and self-love through the lens of one man's daily morning routine. From mindfulness and exercise, to cold showers and journaling, Benji shares the benefits and rewards of incorporating these practices into daily life. He explains how these practices have helped him to be more productive, focused, and content in his...

Well ladies and gentleman, Benji is back, for one night only, live and in person, regaling us with hilarious stories of van troubles, encounters with police, seizures, and a rather stoic attitude in the face of adversity, despite outright comical events unfolding. His journey to Morzine was not smooth, yet he is here to tell the tale, and it's one you won't want to miss.  The boys start out w...

This was a fun episode, Freddo gets a job for the first time since his injury, Benji is grateful for his friends all around the world, we discuss Derren Brown's latest show and the levels of manipulation, the ending of Ozark and why sometimes crime does pay, the magic of healing spinal cords and miraculous recoveries, the danger of wearing Speedos in the pool and fun times seeing your friends take...

This is our 40th episode and it starts off with a lot of laughter, Benji recalls tales from his recent holiday where he claims to have surfed the best wave of his life, and gushes over spectacular sunsets and magnificent mullets. Freddo tells a crushing story of trying stand up comedy and failing to make anyone laugh.  Freddo reflects on the surprising success stories that have come from his...

Freddo shares an embarrassing anecdote concerning explosive diarrhea and a friendly stranger at the swimming pool, and Benji fires back an equally funny poo anecdote in this off the cuff episode we recorded rather spontaneously.  Benji goes to a wedding looking dapper, but returns with a nasty disease and is grateful for modern medicine. He also welcomes home his friend Matt, who is finally b...

In the first solo episode of the podcast, Freddo ponders his identity as the wheelchair guy after another thought provoking dream and realises there are a lot of benefits to having a disability, being part of a community and getting special treatment. After all the things he "hated" about being in a wheelchair, he has grown to love, would he feel invisible without the chair? More importantly, how...

Welcome friends to our 37th episode of the podcast, we discuss dating with a spinal cord injury, Freddo's recent UK trip and unexpected romance.  Benji feels gratitude for our friend Matts life, after an unfortunate diving accident left him with a SCI. Benji recounts the events of the day, recalling in detail how it happened, the rescue, psychological trauma and expensive out of pocket hospit...

We start the podcast in the usual light hearted jovial way, both grateful for holidays and the ability to travel, before delving into something slightly more serious.   Freddo read a book that prompted a new way of thinking that was outside of his usual echo chamber and prompted a lot of research into a sensitive and divisive topic. Benji also researched a lot to attempt to give the subj...

Another fun episode where we discuss the value of ruthless introspection and the discomfort of being wrong. Freddo makes some observations about the disability community and ponders if some people complain too much. Is the hashtag #disabilitydiscrimination being used to cry wolf? What defines ableism? Is it not better to not be disabled? Benji ponders about life, love and jigsaw puzzles, how they...

In our first remote podcast, we discuss the Will Smith slap with a slightly different take, we recall the outrage at Ellen coming out as gay 25 years ago and how bizarre it seems nowadays, noting the progression society has made to be more inclusive. Freddo confesses his regret at ending his youtube channel, while Benji is concerned about the rise of the far right in France.  If you enjoyed t...

Well listeners, this may be the last in person podcast for a while, as Benji prepares to leave Morzine. We discuss how life moves faster as we get older, Freddo talks passionately about the book; Stolen Focus, that has been life changing for him and delve in to discussions involving multitasking vs monotasking, shortening attention spans, flow states and afternoon naps.  Benji speaks passiona...